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Throw Me Something Missy!
Last night, Jay and I attended our first Mardi Gras Parade since our return to the coast. We caught our share of beads and moon

South Alabama Bloggers Conference
Hello all, I want to extend a personal invitation to local bloggers on the Gulf Coast. We will be meeting for an informal get-to-know on

Fashion Friday: Supermarket Styles
There’s no better place to find the real fashion of a city than in the parking lot of the neighborhood supermarket. Never fear, this is

Gelato Joe’s-Foley, AL
My precious friend, Pat, treated me to lunch today at a new restaurant. I am so blessed to call her friend, to enjoy her company

The “Pig” is Returning
Why do we have such a love/hate relationship with our grocery stores? According to Al.com the beloved Piggly Wiggly of Crestline Village in Alabama may be re-opening

No Longer a Child
I knew I was no longer a child the day I interviewed for my first job. This week in Alabama history, the legislature of 1887

10 Commandments Bill Passes AL House
I know that a lot of Republicans and Christians are jumping for joy that the Ten Commandments’ bill has now passed the AL House. I

Big Daddy’s Grill, Fairhope, AL
My husband is a foodie. So naturally, I’ve become a foodie right alongside of him. Yesterday was his birthday, so the whole day was his

Fashion Friday: Athletic Wear
I have discovered a secret to workout motivation. At least it was a secret to me. If I dress in something nicer than an old

Beautiful Faces in Southern Places
One of the best things about the South is the people, as you’ll see here on CoziNest. As I encounter beautiful faces in my hometown

Best Friends for Freakin’ Forever
“Best Friends for Freakin’ Forever…And don’t you forget it!” My birthday card from my BFFF was a treasure just like she is. Best Friends We

Fashion Friday: A Love Letter
Dear Fashion, As Valentine’s Day nears, I want to tell you all the ways that I love you. I remember the first day we met.

The Result of a Sneeze
On Tuesday of this week I woke up a little blue. I know you’ve all been there at least once in your life, where the

Your Life in Pop Songs
My sweet daughter gave me the best early birthday gift today. She knows me. I have a brand new journal with lots of empty lines

Setting Goals to Achieve HIS Dreams
Good Morning Glory, As Christians, we are so blessed to be the recipients of incredible gifts and talents given to us by the Father. In

Such a Good Kisser
It’s nearing Valentines. It’ll be all hearts, flowers, fireworks and chocolate. But, it’s more, oh so much more, for she is such a good kisser.

Fashion Friday: 5 Tips for Consigning
Last week you saw in my Closet Cleanse post that Megan LaRussa with Southern Femme spent three hours helping me do a closet cleanse. As we

Manners: Chivalry, Yes Ma’am and Gentility
Recently, in a conversation with my style coach, I suggested a particular clothing brand and she responded, “that’s just not sophisticated enough for you.” It

Best of Houzz 2014
I have a new badge on my Houzz profile page. I’ve been awarded the Best of Houzz 2014 Award for Customer Service. I didn’t

Rave Redux in New York City
Recently, my friend Wilma and I had the privilege of visiting my son in New York City. He is a very busy young man who

Great Movies during Black History Month
Great things happen in February. Family birthdays, Valentine’s Day and all month long, it’s Black History Month. Our government will have events all month long, but

Punxsutawney Phil vs. Birmingham Bill
In Pennsylvania, Phil saw his shadow. In Alabama, after a snow storm stopped the city in its tracks, Birmingham Bill at the Birmingham Zoo, didn’t see his

NFL Super Bowl XLVIII
This post is dedicated to my hubby. I think I remember him. He’s the guy I see wandering from his man cave to the kitchen

Fashion Friday: Closet Cleanse
Closet cleanse begins On my last meeting with Southern Femmes’ Megan LaRussa, we spent 3 hours doing a closet cleanse. There was no kale or