pecans

Memories of Pecan Picking

Phyllis Lifestyle 25 Comments

As August winds down, our wonderful fresh veggies and stone fruits are gradually going away here in the South. Oh, how we will miss them! As harvest season approaches for apples, pears, and pecans, I am already planning my fall recipes. My grandparents were farmers, and every fall we prepared ourselves for the “picking up” pecan season. I always thought …

Spring Cleaning Sale

Shop Our Spring Cleaning Sale and Find Great Deals!

Phyllis Lifestyle 12 Comments

Who doesn’t love a good sale? I know I do, and spring is the perfect time to clear out some of your old magazine collections and refresh with brand new content! We have so many good titles—just what you need for this upcoming season. Find outstanding entertaining ideas in our Entertain & Celebrate Easter special issue, and be on the lookout …

Childhood Keepsakes Remind Us to Keep Handwork Art Alive

Phyllis Inspiration, Lifestyle 29 Comments

I was sitting in my sewing room the other day and looked around at the keepsakes I have kept through the years. I have wonderful artwork from my boys when they were young, quilts from grandmothers, embroideries and crochet from the women in our family, paintings from my mom, and many other things that have special meaning for me. There …