After my father passed away when Mother’s Day came along I would always take mom to The Gumtree Art Festival in Tupelo, MS. It was our time to enjoy being together, appreciate a broad range of artists and artisans and eat fried food. Since her passing I’ve gone back to Gumtree every year possible to…
Artsy…
Memphis Farmers Market is not just about incredible farm fresh vegetables and locally prepared food items. While that’s what I usually focus on I thought I should introduce you to some wonderful artisans that get up before the crack of dawn each Saturday to share their talents with market patrons. I’ll admit I made my…
Charming…
I know it may seem that this blog is more focused on food than design. Thankfully, I was blessed with a range of skills and basically use them on an as needed basis. Last evening I attended a book signing at SummerHouse in Ridgeland, MS for internationally recognized designer Barry Dixon. In a word Barry…
Good Eats
My attempt to let you see the progress on my current design project was denied by the annual rain that accompanies the Beale Street Music Festival. Therefore, you’ll just see that this weekend started off and continues to be a good eating weekend. Friday was a work and play day. We were in Tupelo, MS…
0’s & 5’s
With every passing day Brandt and I realize how precious life is. We are so fortunate to enjoy good health and happiness and we’re committed to celebrating as much as possible. Therefore, we make a real effort to help others celebrate especially on birthday’s of significance. Last evening we did just that with a “Celebration…
It Can’t Get Any Fresher!!!
The Memphis Farmers Market opened today. So, let me go ahead and admit there’s a “pot of greens” on the stove right now. WHITTON FARMS Of course, it’s always great to see farmers like Keith and Jill Whitton that we enjoy shopping with every year. “How was your winter” re-sounds throughout the market. CUCINA BREADS…
Spring Fling
I can’t promise when but history proves that we will eventually have Spring. For some the season will be brief and summer will take over with all its glory. Spring and summer both hold wonderful opportunities for cocktail parties, backyard socials and of course weddings. Here are some inspiration photos to help you plan your Spring…
Rise Up and Eat!!!
Easter sunrise was somewhat damp in Asheville. However, by the time we arrived at St. Mary’s Episcopal the puddles were glistening from a warm sun, the robin’s were singing a joyful anthem and our hearts were filled with anticipation of re-birth. We understand the altar has been bear for the season of lent. Yet, today…
Grand and Grandiose!!!
Day two in East Tennessee…the day to take a little trip over the mountain to Asheville. However, on all our adventures we love to hang out with the local’s. In lieu of cooking another award-winning breakfast at home we decided to “eat breakfast on the road”. We stopped at Clarence’s Drive-In and let me just…
Good Friday, Food and Friends
We’re in East Tennessee visiting a chosen family member and I will go ahead and say the house is lovely and a good time has already been had by all. The home was once a three bedroom, one and a half bath traditional family dwelling. Now, it’s a Welsh Cottage designed with impeccable detail and…
The House Was Lovely 