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Foyer Challenge
A few days ago, I asked What Would You Do in This Room? And today, I am continuing this room survey with a foyer challenge. All of the
Knomi Japanese Steakhouse
The word Konami in Japanese means “small wave”. So I am assuming that is where the name of this steakhouse in Trussville, Alabama got it’s
Giorno Felice Della Madre
Happy Mother’s Day to all moms! But, especially to my mom and to my mom-in-love. I am a very blessed woman. I have a mom
Fashion Friday: Sandals Made for Walking
If boots are made for walking, then sandals must be, too. As I prepare for an upcoming vacation, I’ve been faced with a slight dilemma.
What Kind of Mother are You?
As we are nearing Mother’s Day, I thought I’d ask this question. What kind of mother are you? Years ago I had to give a
What Would You Do In This Room?
I am helping a family member move into a precious, cozy home over the next few weeks. Here is a before of her kitchen nook.
Birmingham Events Week of May 5
Brief post today. If you’re looking for something fun to leave the nest for, check out these events this week. Of course, you must celebrate
Fashion Friday: Stein Mart Part Deux
Last week for Fashion Friday, I began with Stein Mart at The Club. Today, we will have the grand finale of that show. These are beautiful
If I Had a Hammer
Those who love projects and even those who don’t, likely have a toolbox full of hardware to complete those tasks on the household list. What’s
Birthday Bucket Lists
I recently stumbled upon a Birthday Bucket List and thought it was a great idea. The list I found was 50 Things to Do Before Your Next
Special Edition: Happy Birthday, Thing 2
On this day, 22 years ago, my precious daughter became a living gift to her dad, brother and me. It’s funny that we say “happy
Lasagna Rolls and Mad Men
I am completely mad about Southern Living. Always have been and I think I always will be. Why? Because, I am not the best cook in the
Beautiful Faces in Southern Places, IV
I’ve had the privilege of meeting more beautiful faces in the south this month, so I’m sharing them with you. This is beautiful Beth. Her
Fashion Friday: Stein Mart at The Club
I had the extreme honor of being ask to return to The Club in Birmingham for another fashion show with Darlene Real Higginbotham with The
Thriving in an Empty Nest
Sometimes I’m late. Being prompt is something I am constantly working on, therefore this post fits right in with my personality. I began this blog
Driftwood Beach
Recently, the hubster and I were on a business trip to Brunswick, GA. While he was meeting with business associates, I was out taking photos
Enjoy Our City!
Sometimes I forget peoples’ names. There have been times when, like Chevy Chase in Fletch, I make up names. “Jay, this is Mr. Sindelinlin”, or another
Fashion Monday: Celebrating 1906 San Francisco Fashion
In honor of Good Friday, last weeks’ Fashion Friday is published on Monday this week. According to the LA Times, a traditional celebration is changing. An annual
A Bridge on Good Friday
A Bridge on Good Friday Colossians 1:15-20 Kim, thank you for asking me to be a guest blogger on CoziNest. I am honored by your
Dressing for Spring in Winter Weather
I think we can most assuredly give Mother Nature the new nickname of “Mommie Dearest”. She is hard at work reminding us that there are just
Preparing the Nest for Adoption
The last two days have been filled with news of adoption, dreams, wishes and waiting. It is heavy on my heart, so today is a
Adoption, Morning Has Broken
Yesterday’s post was the story of Eric’s adoption into Anna and Jacob’s family. Today I share with you the hope and anticipation of another set
Adoption and the Fullness of Time
In Galatians, we are taught that as Christians, we are adopted into the family of God. Galatians 4:4-7 But when the fulness of the time
Thank You
On this gorgeous Saturday morning, I am checking my stats from the beach. I want to say a great big THANK YOU! My little blog