My first taste of Community Coffee was in Louisiana at my soon-to-be daughter-in-law’s home. Her parents brewed a wonderful pot for us to enjoy as we were celebrating the engagement. I quickly inquired as to the roaster of the delicious drink and was introduced to Community Coffee. They have several different types of coffee, and I love all of them. …
Oyster Plates and the Decorative Table
My daughter-in-law, Katie, started a beautiful collection of oyster plates. That just thrilled me as I now have a mission of finding wonderful plates for special occasions. When I first starting looking for them, I was amazed at the variety of designs and colors. In the current issue of Louisiana Cookin’, our team presented a beautiful article on oyster plates …
Upcycle Your Antique Jewelry
I love all things old made new again! Don’t we all deserve a second chance? Over the last few weeks, I have received two gifts that have won not only a place in my wardrobe but also a place in my heart. They have such a fun story behind them, and on any given day they can be the perfect …
Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Quiche
“Real men don’t eat quiche.” I am sure you have heard that many times, but the truth is that real men in my life love quiche, especially my grandson Hays. We have a favorite café that has become our family’s gathering spot when we have good news to tell. Katie announced both the forthcoming grandchildren there, and we go there …
Extra-Cheesy Macaroni and Cheese
I wish I could recall the number of boxes of macaroni and cheese that I purchased as Eric and Brian grew up. It was the blue box with powdered cheese—you know. And they ate it like it was filet mignon and requested it every day. It was comfort food then, and it is still comfort food. I decided that since …
An Ode to Peacock Blue Ink
One of my fond memories of elementary school was the introduction of writing with a “cartridge pen.” Fountain pen was the proper term, but we sophisticated writers could relate to the cartridge pen. The pen of the day was the Sheaffer pen—medium point, black ink, no exceptions to the rule. And all papers were to be written with the fountain …
Grace: The New American Girl Doll with a Mission
When my granddaughter, Amelia, was born, I purchased Felicity—the American Girl doll whose story is set in Williamsburg, Virginia—right when they announced that she would no longer be made. Truthfully, I went into full-blown panic. Williamsburg is one of my favorite places in the world. I love the history and everything about it. When American Girl introduced Felicity, I just …
2014 Recap and Hope For the New Year
Thank you for making 2014 so special. I started this blog with the hope of inspiring others daily, but it’s truly been you who has inspired me. As I look back over the top posts of 2014, I know the coming year has even more great things in store. 10. My Favorite Pecan Pie Recipe 9. An Ode to Miss …
Getting Ready for the Holidays with The Enchanted Home
Hi there, this is Tina from Enchanted Home, and I am delighted to be here for my friend, Phyllis. Today I am going to talk to you about getting our homes in gear for the holidays and a few simple, tried and true ways to help us achieve that. Here is what is always on my short list…… Plenty of …
My Favorite Christmas Button
Several years ago at a needlework trade show there was a wonderful booth filled with fabulous buttons. My radar went off, and I immediately started through the hundreds of exquisite buttons. After sorting through several trays, I came across a mother-of-pearl button with the Christmas Nativity carved in the tiniest details. My heart stopped. This beautiful treasure was going home …