Love thy neighbor...and magic cookie bars

here's a story

about a long distance romance...

It stars a young couple from LA, California, who moved to the deep south of Alabama...

and whose hearts became indelibly changed by 

the hospitality of the South and the love of their neighbors.

Christmas in the kitchen-10 easy decor touches

Welcome in!

Sharing some new ideas for the busiest room in the house.

This mirror is at the base of our stairs...

dressed it with a wreath and garland....

Oh Christmas tree {s}!

Christmas tree traditions...

they make the season come alive...

traditions and trees.

 

and this year we added a new tradition...

A few of my favorite {Christmas} things...

Resistance is futile! 

You either jump on the decorating train or get out of the way....

It's officially December and time to get in the Christmas spirit!

I was inspired to start early this year with just a few of my favorite things...

Simply Grateful...tablescape

 "It is not happiness that makes us grateful, 

but gratefulness that makes us happy."

Brother David Steindl-Rast

Austrian-American Author and Benedictine Monk

Grateful for: 

Simple tablescapes

Family-near and far.

Yummy traditional foods.

 Remembering our blessings and from whence they flow.

Happy Thanksgiving week!

Vintage Jewelry Armoire

I was obsessed as a little girl...

with anything miniature.

Change is upon us...Fall

Change is upon us...

Resistance is futile...