for afternoon naps
Silver trays, flatware, plates, and
vase were all thrifty finds.
According to ancient Rome, Dog Days of Summer last from July 23 to August 24. Well, I'm here to tell you that with the Texas heat, Dog Days of lethargy and inactivity are still here. It's definitely the season for afternoon naps followed by a refreshing treat. Like an icy cold glass of lemonade. Along with a slice of delicious Meyer Lemon cake. ~ Lori...
Last week I invited you to join me for Cocktails On The Terrace here. Both mornings and evenings have recently offered up pleasant breezes, so this week I thought you might like to join me for Breakfast On The Terrace. This cheerful tray is from Le Cadeaux. ~ Fleur de Provence Yellow ~ A neighbor's recent return from a week in Provence has me reminiscing about our own p...
Cocktails On The Terrace Courtesy Of Mary @ Home is Where the Boat Is and ~ Blue Crab Bay ~ Gourmet Specialty Foods and Gifts A gift of party mixers and a gorgeous hand painted pitcher recently floated my way from Mary's lakeside abode. In celebration of my "booty" from Mary's Blue Crab Bay Giveaway, I'm serving drinks and app...
If you follow my blog, you know I've been cooking with lemons of late. I've had these pretty shell shaped dishes for over a year. I only have two of each, as they were a clearance find at TJ Maxx. I simply couldn't leave them sitting on the shelf at $2 a piece. So they came home with me and have been waiting to star in a tablescape. If anyone knows a sou...
The summer we married, my husband was in graduate school, and I was employed as a teacher. We took a portion of our savings that summer and purchased a sailboat. We christened our Catalina 22, “Hyacinths For The Soul” after Saadi’s poem. Our "Hyacinths" provided years of pleasure. We continue to cherish the extras of life as food for our souls.
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