Each day of the year, I am thankful of the profound influence and inspiration my Mother brought into my life over the course of the fifty or so years that I was blessed by her earthly presence. And, many of you are aware of the fact that my blog was actually started in my Mother’s […]
Everywhere it’s suddenly spring here in south Alabama – from the fresh infusion of the rich colors of daffodils, tulips, forsythia, and azaleas to the monochromatic whites and pale pinks of Bradford Pear and cherry trees, “all nature sings”! What a glorious weekend to celebrate the power of Christ’s resurrection this Easter season brings. […]
Southeast Alabama’s Camellia Society recently held its 2015 annual show here in Dothan. In spite of a hard freeze several weeks prior to the show, over five hundred entries captivated show goers. Although camellia show chairman Linda Nichols was holding her breath due to the inclement weather, she, along with the other society members, was […]
With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, who has not been inundated with the almost endless displays of roses, tulips, lilies, cylamen, tulips, hydrangea that are spilling out of practically any type of store you frequent! I even spotted some rather lovely roses displayed on the checkout counter at Dollar General! Peonies rank way up on my […]
Although our part of the country has already had periods of frigid temperatures, the past couple of days have been gorgeous with temperatures reaching the mid-60’s. The garden district of Dothan, resplendent with the captivating blooms of many vintage camellias, some which are at least 60-80 years old, is a showplace for camellias. These exquisite […]
For decades, my extended family has gathered in the charming northeast Mississippi town of Pontotoc to celebrate the Christmas season in our family home that my two sisters and I grew up in. Despite the 350 mile trek, the road to Mississippi is never a long one for me! Although both of my parents have […]
During the past week, I have had the pleasure of celebrating with three dear families in three different states as they rejoiced in their children’s’ wedding celebrations. In the midst of all the wedding festivities, a lovely, gracious Southern lady and Mother to a good friend of mine, departed this earthly life. And what a […]
What is there not to love about this glorious change of seasons! God’s workmanship seems to be at its very peak of grandeur during the autumn as leaves in hues of magenta, red, yellow, and gold glow in the calm, blue October skies, berries transition to tones of red and orange, harvest fields are dotted […]
The town of Dothan, Alabama has many unique amenities, and Maria’s Vineyard is one of its loveliest. Situated on the outskirts of town, this magnificent property is reminiscent of a Tuscan countryside. Maria Cherry had the remarkable vision for creating this vineyard which was started in 1993. Today 42 rows of 12 varieties of organic […]
Summer is the season for engagement parties and weddings, and what a lovely bounty of late summer flowers was available for an engagement party that my business partner and I had the pleasure of decorating for. One of the most enjoyable aspects of preparing for the event was having access and cutting rights (of course!) […]
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