FARMHOUSE TOUR – Faded Charm
Today’s farmhouse tour comes from Kathleen at Faded Charm. She says that her passions are decorating and gardening which you can clearly see on her blog. Her home is beautifully decorated in a neutral palette and filled with lovely weathered and worn items. I have given you a sneak peak below of her home. Once you […]
30 MUST TRY PANCAKE RECIPES
EASY PUMPKIN PANCAKES – SWEET SOUTHERN BLUE CINNAMON ROLL PANCAKES – LIFE AS A LOFTHOUSE BLUEBERRY PANCAKES – BAKER BY NATURE CAKE BATTER FUNFETTI PANCAKES APPLE CINNAMON PANCAKES – HOMEMADE HOOPLA PEANUT BUTTER CUP PANCAKES (VEGAN + GLUTEN FREE) – MINIMALIST BAKER DOUBLE CHOCOLATE PANCAKES – GIVE RECIPE STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE PANCAKES – CARLSBAD CRAVINGS MOCHA […]
How to Grow ~ PINEAPPLE
I never thought I would say this but growing pineapple is super easy. Yep, that fruit that you thought of as being tropical can be grown almost anywhere. You simply treat them like a houseplant during the winter and set them back out in the spring when the weather gets warm enough. A few things you […]
Farmhouse Friday ~ TWLEVE ON MAIN
This week’s Farmhouse Friday comes from Twelve on Main. The pictures I posted below is just a sneak peak of what you will find on this blog. Sara has some amazing ideas for those looking for ways to add a farmhouse style to their home. You can check out more photos and her entire blog […]
SOUTHERN DEEP FRIED SQUASH
This is a summer staple at my house for dinner. I make this fried squash 4 to 5 times a week and my daughter always request it when she comes to visit. Even my 11 month old grandson loves it. This is more of a “this-is-what-I-use-and-have-never-measured-it” recipe. If you are unsure the first time you […]
How to Grow ~ SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI
Squash is a seasonal vegetable. It is very susceptible to frost and heat damage, but with proper care it will produce a bumper crop with very few plants. PLANTING If you wish to start seeds indoors due to a short gardening season, sow 2 to 4 weeks before last spring frost in peat pots. However, we recommend […]
TOASTED PECAN / COCONUT CARAMEL PIE
I love, love, love this pie! It’s one of my favorites and it’s so easy to make. Since it’s a frozen pie and this recipe makes two pies, eat one now and save one for later. To begin: Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add coconut and chopped pecans; cook until […]
Farmhouse Friday ~ BLESS’ER HOUSE
You are going to love this week’s Farmhouse Friday. If you use Pinterest, you will likely recognize this house. There are so many great ideas and the colors are my absolute favorites. I love everything about this house! I have given you a sneak peak of the house below. You can see the entire house […]
BLUEBERRY – LIME CUPCAKES
I made some Very Berry Blueberry Cupcakes the other day and wanted to try tweaking the recipe by adding lime. I like these lime/blueberry cupcake even more than the original blueberry cupcakes. I love they way the tartness of the lime complements the sweetness of the blueberries. In this recipe, I made lime cupcakes with […]
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS – FOOD
PREPARE YOUR EMERGENCY FOOD SUPPLY Having been without electricity once for eight days and watching the downhill spiral of our nation on the daily news, I know how important it is to have an emergency food and water supply. You can check out my EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS – FOOD post HERE. I have been slowing preparing over […]
Farmhouse Friday ~ Fröken Knopp
I love doing Farmhouse Friday because I run across so many amazing homes. I could spend hours looking at home decor and seeing how people create stunning cozy homes. The same thing happens to me on Pinterest all of the time. You know….you look at one thing which leads you to another thing and pretty soon […]
Farmhouse Friday ~ GRACIE BLUE
I just love this kitchen / Living area from Gracie Blue. She originally had maple pearl cabinets which were painted white. You can check out the complete transformation HERE along with more photos. I know you will love it as much as I do. Related
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS – WATER
Now that you have a place to store your supplies (see Part 1 – Emergency Preparedness – Storage) You will need to address the subject of food and water. In this post, I’m only going to address WATER. If disaster strikes your community, you might lose access to clean water. You should begin with a […]
Making BLUEBERRY JAM
I love blueberries and I love making jams and jellies so when I get blueberries, some will go into the freezer and some will be canned. I must confess that though I love making jams, I don’t really eat a lot of it for breakfast. I do however, use my jams in recipes like muffins […]
WALMART DEALS FOR THE DAY
There are a few good deals to be had at Walmart right now. Here is what I picked up today. Reg $79.46 Final Cost $28.60 Nabisco, Townhouse Crackers, 9.1 oz $2.56, regular price (15.36) Price Match to Albertsons Sale Price of 3/$5 through 7/5 (see local ad) Use $0.75/2 – Nabisco Cookie or Cracker Products 3.5 oz […]
FARMHOUSE FRIDAY ~ KNICK OF TIME
This week’s Farmhouse Friday come from A Knick of Time – Vintage Farmhouse Living. She has an awesome site with DIY Projects, Vintage Style Home Decor, and free Antique Graphics. You can also see more photos of her home plus a fantastic project gallery. KITCHEN BATHROOM LAUNDRY ROOM MENS BATHROOM ENTRANCE GUEST COTTAGE TEEN […]
How to Grow ~ SNAP BEANS
I am planting green beans (snap beans, string beans) for the first time this year. I go out daily to see how much they have grown while I was a work. It has become a daily routine that is somehow calming to my spirit. I understand that green beans are supposed to be easy to […]
P ALLEN SMITH ~ MOSS MOUNTAIN FARMS ( PART 2 )
Here is the second part to my visit with P Allen Smith at Moss Mountain Farms. My last post toured the first floor of his home. This week we will travel upstairs to the second and third floor. If you missed the tour of the first floor, you can check it out HERE. MASTER BEDROOM […]
P ALLEN SMITH ~ MOSS MOUNTAIN FARM
This week’s Farmhouse Friday belongs to P Allen Smith at Moss Mountain Farms in Roland, AR . I had the opportunity to visit his farm again this year for Farm2home 2016. He says the best compliments he gets is when someone ask him when we restored the house since the house is actually new. Some […]
MOODY GARDENS ~ Galveston, Texas
Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas has been on my bucket travel list for many years so when we decided to do a Road Trip along the coast of Texas, I wanted to begin in Galveston so I could go to the Tropical Rainforest. We decided to go the Aquarium while we were there. My daughter […]
AQUARIUM AT MOODY GARDENS IN GALVESTON, TX
Here are some photos I took at the Aquarium at Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas. My daughter liked it better than the Rainforest. You can check the post about the Rainforest HERE.
FLOWERS FROM THE YARD
The hydrangeas are beautiful this year. They range from bright pinks to blues to a beautiful variegated variety. I had to grab my camera and get some photos of some of the flowers around the farm. Here is a gorgeous double peach hibiscus. Pink hibiscus Here is one of the many colors of Cannas. And […]
FLOATING FARMHOUSE in NEW YORK
The title of this farmhouse was enough to make me take a peak. I had to find out why this was called the Floating Farmhouse. You can read the full article here at House Beautiful. It’s hard to believe this farmhouse (dubbed the Floating Farmhouse) was a sinking ship (pun intended) when owner Tom Givone first discovered it in […]
TROPICAL RAINFOREST – MOODY GARDENS, Galveston, Texas
Moodys Gardens in Galveston, Texas is a great place for photographers. You can check out all of my photos and information on visiting Moody’s Gardens at my travel blog Southern Blue Traveler.
