Lola and Sophie are stopping by to wish you a Happy Howl-oween! They’re wearing festive Halloween collars they inherited from Chloe and Gracie. I found the collars about 10 years ago at HomeGoods. The both agree that it’s not Halloween without a few treats! Sophie: “Where’s she hiding those treats?” This post contains affiliate…
Happy Weekend! Here’s a little weekend waterview from Lake Norman. . . We’ve had a couple of weeks of beautiful fall weather with daytime temps in the 70s and mornings in the 50s and dipping down to the 40s. I love seeing the steam fog rise from the lake in the mornings when the…
Learn how to create a Succulent Pumpkin Centerpiece for fall or for your Thanksgiving table. They’re easy and fun to create and the succulents can be transplanted after pumpkin season. Happy Monday! It’s always a happy Monday for me when I join my blogging friends for some flower therapy and Monday Morning Blooms! You can…
Happy Sunday! Here’s a little weekend waterview from Lake Norman. We’ve enjoyed a week of beautiful Carolina blue skies and crisp fall weather with mornings in the 40s and highs in the low 70s. . . sign me up for more! The Autumn Blaze Maple is showing the first signs of fall color. Fall…
Happy Sunday! Here’s a little weekend waterview from Lake Norman. It’s the Dog Days of Summer and we’re need of a cool down! The dog days of summer are the hot, sultry days of summer. Historically they are the period following the heliacal rising of the star system Sirius, which Greek and Roman astrology…
Happy Sunday! Here’s a little weekend waterview from Lake Norman. Our resident Great Blue Heron can be found fishing from our dock every afternoon. I’ve always thought herons are the most Dr. Suess-esque of the bird kingdom. . . Here he is ready for take off. . . Their wingspan is 5.5 to 6.6 feet,…
Create a flower crown for you or your pup to celebrate birthdays, weddings or for any special occasion. You’ll find helpful tips and techniques, along with floral longevity tips. Happy Monday! It’s the third Monday of the month which means I’m joining my blogging friends for some flower therapy and Monday Morning Blooms. You can…
Happy Sunday from Lola and Sophie! Here’s a little weekend waterview from Lake Norman. We’ve enjoyed a little boating over the last couple of weeks. We’re in our typical July weather pattern of 90 degree temps, humidity and pop-up thunderstorms, so we’re early morning or late evening boaters, avoiding the heat of the day. The…
Lola and Sophie are stopping by to wish you a Happy Fourth! Sporting star-spangled headbands from the dollar store. . . And enjoying a few treats. . . Quick and Easy Frozen Dog Treats for Summer, aka Copycat Frosty Paws Recipe Easy dog treats for summer you can make in your blender! Star-Spangled Frozen…
Happy Monday! I’m sharing some Ball jar love with a little giveaway. Long time readers know that in addition to being a dish-aholic, I’m a jar-aholic. I love to use jars as vases for flowers . . . For mason jar desserts : Stars and Stripes Berry Trifles And to celebrate the Red, White and…