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Sorrento, Italy
My first love in Italy was Venezia. My second was Sorrento. If you are planning a trip to Italy, don’t miss this gem on the
Fashion Friday: Skirting the Issue
Happy Fourth of July, folks! Last week on Fashion Friday, I shared with you the Sporty Black and White portion of the White House Black Market show
Keeping The Pace in Toscana, Italy
This picture hangs in the tasting room of Castella di Monterinaldi, a winery in Chianti Classico, Italy. The loose translation is, “Those in a hurry, slow
Agriturismo Petrognano in Toscana, Italy
Over the next few days, I will be completing a series on my recent trip to Italy. My first post covered Venice and the second was
Favorite Hangouts in SoHo
As empty nesters, we now ask for a table for two in some of our favorite hangouts. However, while we miss our kiddos, we’re beginning to
Empty Nest: What’s Next for Parents?
High School Graduation announcements have all been mailed. Senior pictures and name cards have been spilling out on kitchen counters all over the country. Gifts are
Fashion Friday: Sporty Black and White
The cool, crisp feel of a white cotton blouse paired with the sophistication of black trousers is a classic. It is the go-to uniform of
Childhood Memories
While driving home from a business trip with Mr. Cozi, we stopped at a traffic light behind this truck. It immediately took me back to
Pink Dwarfs, Elves and Flamingos
Last week, we decided to give almost every plant in our yard a “haircut.” It was a long grueling day in the southern humidity. Most of
Fashion Friday: Surfing for Summer Necklaces
Getting dressed for a summer day in the south can be a real challenge. A lady always wants to look nice, but melting makeup, wilted
Favorite Hang Outs in Fairhope
Fairhope, Al is utopia. It has the friendliness of a small town with all the big city conveniences, AND it’s on Mobile Bay. However, please
Beach Reflections at the Zoo
On Saturday, I had the pleasure of participating in another photography class. This class is taught by Diane Davis and Fonda Thomas of Beach Reflections in
Fashion Friday: Derma-planing
Today, I am showing you an inside look at my derma-planing appointment with Skin So Perfect here in Fairhope, AL. If you are ever in
Even the Dog was a Girl
My daddy has three daughters, a wife and as I’ve heard him say, “even the dog was a girl.” My poor father has dealt with
June Southern Bloggers Jubilee
Our meeting on June 10, 2014 was at the Fairhope History Museum. It is a small museum because we are a small city, but this
From Venice to Florence
My answer to this graffiti is, of course, that you can’t hang a tourists’ head on your wall as a trophy. This “artist” was one of
Not-so-Magic Marker
We moved into La Bella Vita (my Italian name for mia casa) four years ago. This not-so-magic marker mishap has been here all this time
Fashion Friday: Italy
On today’s Fashion Friday, I’m sharing some photos from our trip to Italy. My daughter’s observation while walking through Venice was, “The men here seem
The Gulf at Perdido Pass
Mr. CoziNest and I had a real treat today. We’ve been at a business conference for the last 5 days, which was a lot of
Summer Reading List for Empty Nesters
A summer reading list is a must for preparing for the empty nest. Reading novels in the summertime became a habit when my kids were
Venezia, My First Italian Love
I’ve found my first Italian love. It is Venezia. With a dwindling population of only 60,000, we could have missed this island off the northeast
Fashion Friday: Books with Answers
Hello to all my CoziNest followers. I am back from Italy and while I had an absolute blast, I have missed each and every one
Living Room Challenge
A few days ago, I asked What Would You Do in This Room? And today, I am continuing this room survey with a Living Room Challenge. As I
Horse Lovers are Stable People
Horse lovers are stable people. On a highway in central Alabama there is a retired dairy farm currently owned by Mrs. Ellen. She is a