On May 1st my Mom died. That it came following a fall, brain surgery and ultimately hospice, was not in the plan, but what is? We entered a roller coaster world of hope, despair, hope. There was still so much to say, much too late. All emotions are in free fall, heightened, raw. I started to call her today.

Friday, April 15, 2011. love that! Now should have done already. Friday, April 8, 2011.

All on a budget and from a little house in the Mid-West. Tuesday, December 30, 2014. I have missed writing this blog so much in the past year. My book blog, The Bookalicious Babe.

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My Gift Wrap Look Book. Tuesday, March 12, 2013. In the past few months I have had the pleasure of wrapping a few hundred small gifts for several brides. I enjoy the tiny details, the sweetness of wrapping a petit cadeau. For the next few weeks, sharing the sweet things that can easily and readily enhance the presentation of your petit cadeau. At the same time, some small gift choices. Perhaps a lovely small gift from.

Wednesday, 2 March 2011.

Monday, May 30, 2011. After the wedding, reception, and a much-needed break,. However, due to the tragic tornado that hit and leveled a third of my hometown on Sunday, May 22, I must. Please pray for comfort, peace, and strength for the people of Joplin, Missouri. Sunday, May 1, 2011. Wednesday, March 16, 2011.

Here you will find writings about life in the deep south, the love of an old family country house, time spent at our tiny island cottage and an old lake hideaway, adventures with our vintage Airstream. books, recipes, yoga, herbs, overseas adventures, flea market and thrift finds, decorating and just southern life in general. Sunday, March 4, 2018. I am seven years old,. The sky is deep blue. It is almost twilight,.

My blog about random sparkly things and good intentions. Sunday, June 1, 2014. A second post would get put up in May and missed it. The month included the magic mix of dinner and a musical - The Book of Mormon. Pixie pant in leather tuxedo stripe. Vintage plastic and rhinestone clamper bracelet.