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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
Birmingham, AL: True Survivors
The last two days have been filled with peril, chaos and mayhem as citizens struggled to just drive home from work, school or doctors’ appointments.
Fashion Friday: Fashion Board
Are you bored with your fashion style? Then I have an exercise for you that will liven up your style and give you confidence in
Advice from a Southern Mama
Advice from a Southern Mama in Alabama Please enjoy this fun guest post from Leslie Anne Tarabella from Fairhope, AL. And since this post was
Riverchase Home
Rave Redux Decorating Services is the name of my company. My specialty is using what the client already has to make their home all they