BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE, Governor of the State of North Carolina, hereby proclaims September 2012, as “NORTH CAROLINA WINE APPRECIATION MONTH” and commends its observance to all citizens. As commended, we took a trip a couple of weekends ago to observe :) and visit a few wineries~ You can enjoy Bottled Sunshine from our visit to Raffaldini…
Sunflowers on the Porch
Summer is slipping away and we’re on the cusp of fall. . . I’m ready to make the transition! I had hopes for a picnic with the sunflowers here, but it was much too hot. Instead I’m enjoying the hint of fall in the air with a Sunflower Picnic on the Porch! And enjoying Archer…
New Life for a Chest Gone to Pot
I’ve been busy Nesting in my Potting Shed~ My grandmother’s sad, pink chest had gone to pot :) and has come home to roost for storage in my Potting Shed~ given new life and purpose thanks to Annie Sloan Chalk Paint! I had been wanting to try ASCP after seeing and hearing all the buzz~ My…
Savor the Flavor of Summer with Basil Salt
Infuse the flavor of summer with your harvest of basil in this easy recipe to enjoy in your tomato-based recipes this winter. Since I already have pesto in the fridge and freezer, I thought I’d make some basil salt to preserve the flavor of summer and enjoy with the last of the summer tomatoes since my basil runneth…
Fall is in the Air!
Fall is my favorite time of year! Dogwoods are showing the first blush of autumn color after a long, hot summer and FALL is in the air this week~ with lower humidity and night-time temperatures in the 50’s! There will be plenty more hot weather for us in September and even October, but I’m primed…
Potting Shed: Nesting & Window Dressing
I’m busy Nesting~ Dressing Windows in my Potting Shed! You can see how she’s grown, here. I’m waiting on a roof and a gable vent to be installed in the next week~ it’s WARM inside :) but I couldn’t resist a little window dressing and to start nesting. . . I picked up shelf brackets from Lowe’s and…
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie ~ because they are much sweeter. . . . . . and less high maintenance when they sleep :) AND because they get up at 4 am and DEMAND you get up too~ Hope you can sleep in or enjoy a nap this weekend :)
Feeling Crabby
We were Feeling Crabby :) over Labor Day weekend~ I cast my net and reeled in stoneware courtesy of Blue Crab Bay~ Buoys mark where we place our crab traps~ And a galvanized bucket serves as our catch~ filled with a net, glass fishing floats, rope and shells as a centerpiece. Instead holding napkins, crab napkin…
A Place to Pot
After years of planning, perusing magazines, and procrastinating, I have a Potting Shed under construction~ a belated milestone birthday gift, more thrilling to me than a trip or shiny piece of jewelry! A Place to Pot, Plan, and Putter! Our inspector visits regularly to see if things are in order :) My early spring issue of…
{Less} Labor Day Picnic
A reprise of our {Less} Labor Day Picnic~ I hope you enjoy a second helping! We’re enjoying a lakeside picnic over the holiday weekend~ I’m testing the theory that everything tastes better out of a jar~ it certainly is convenient & more fun :-) A layered salad made in advance~ a minimum of 8 hours…