This past week I attended the Landrum Quilt Show, and what a great time! Lots of quilts, wonderful vendors, a whole room of used magazines and books at ridiculously low prices, and raffles too! Couldn't ask for more. The quilt show is held at one of the local high schools, in the gym, so I …
Early June In the Garden
The garden continues to grow and evolve, watching for the first tomatoes and hoping for a good crop of basil. The garden is busy and blooming so get ready for a picture heavy post! Out in the forest, the honeysuckle is going like crazy. The sweet fragrance wafts across the air, and the pollinators are …
Be My Neighbor Block 12
Moving on to the next block in this quilt along, block 12 is pretty simple. I knew I could do this one in very little time, so I got out the basket of scraps and began pulling colors. I laid out the previous row so I could see what would be next to this block, …
Summer Squash Casserole
I have been working on this recipe for quite some time trying to get it just right. I usually make a recipe at least three times before I share it with you. DH doesn't really mind being the taste tester. I have made this one now several times, each time tweaking this or that, …
Driving the Devil’s Whip
Yesterday was a beautiful sunny day, warm and clear, the best time to take a car club drive. This time the drive leader had us meet in Swannanoa for an event that was supposed to be two weeks ago, but was postponed. We drove as a group from Swannanoa to Old Fort, and then formed …
Angel Quilt
Recently, a friend of mine gave me this sweet fabric. It isn't a panel, but it has squares with angels playing in their gardens. The soft greens and yellows with the printed purple sashing is just a charming color palette. There are three angel designs in the fabric. Initially, I thought it would be a …
Garden Jubilee 2017
Memorial Day weekend is the annual Garden Jubilee in Hendersonville, the largest annual plant show and sale in the western North Carolina area. We go most years, and this year I was on the hunt for more perennials, and I really want a clematis for the lattice in the front garden bed. Local nurseries and …
Reflections on an Early Morning
Sometimes I am up really early in the morning, and have the wonderful opportunity to witness the sunrise over the mountain to the east. There is just something about the light in the early morning that is different from evening. I've never been able to describe the difference, but I can see it. It somehow …
Broadway Tablescape Giveaway Winners
The giveaway drawing has been held, and the winners have been notified by email. Forgive me for two posts in one day, I just have too much to tell you all right now, LOL!! Thank you to all who commented on my Burgundy and Gold Stage Theater tablescape, too! Winner of the Broadway Cast …
Crescent Dogs and Patriotic Tables
Memorial Day weekend is here, a great time for some finger food to watch the auto races on Sunday, or to take to the park for a picnic, or pack in a warmer to go hiking. Even if you are staying home, the weather looks nice here for a meal on the veranda. This tablescape …
