We met Cheryl and her son, Matthew, last Thursday, August 7th, at the Charlotte airport. Cheryl is our sister-in-law, married to Rick, Ron’s brother, who passed away. We came straight back to our house so everyone could settle in and relax. In our recent upgrades, we worked to complete our back patio so we could…
Summer brings out some of the best foods, like fresh, juicy peaches and crisp greens. I love the combination of spinach, Romaine, arugula, and iceberg lettuces – dark greens, lighter greens, crisper, peppery – I mean the combo just sends a salad to the next level! What I love about this salad is the flavor…
Our last monthly trip to explore more of North Carolina took us to Little Switzerland. We plan these trips with our neighbor and friend, Barbara. Little Switzerland is located along North Carolina Highway 226A off the Blue Ridge Parkway, directly north of Marion and south of Spruce Pine. We took off on the 30th, excited…
As summer slowly gives way to autumn, we start putting away the summer thrills and look forward to fall leaves, crisper, cooler air, more oranges, browns, and sages. Apples filling our fruit bowls, and hay with scarecrows that start to accent the landscape. That’s when it’s time to find those special patterns that will copy…
Creamy, fruity, and cheesy. The Graham cracker crust just brings all that goodness together, where each bite includes the salty, sweet crust, creamy filling, and fruit for freshness. At one time, I had a cherry-topped cheesecake recipe card that I made many times over with great results. Somehow, I lost it! I found one similar…
As summer nears the midpoint, it’s time to choose a new crochet project. This month, I’m featuring nine different patterns that include a beautiful decorative hat and fan set that’s sure to please. Work in your home’s accent colors for a set you’ll love. Mid-summer, cherries are here! And even if you don’t pick up…
My heart aches–there’s a void. I miss the heavy tromping of footsteps led by the right paw as Ramsey ascended the stairs. I miss the lapping sounds of him getting a drink. I miss the high-pitch barking I once found irritating, but I would give just about anything to hear one more time. We lost…
This fun craft is simple to create and one where you can use any color combination. Worked in blue tones, as pictured, you’ll feel you’re at the beach soaking up the sun. It’s the perfect summertime craft! To begin: Start by working with the lightest color (white, Aran, or cream) and wrap around the hoop…