Projects and Provisions

Fall is here and while some projects are complete and being enjoyed others are still in production and one is soon to begin. I’m thrilled to report that the North Mississippi project is shaping up beautifully.  There was a weak moment recently that proved three rules of renovation really does exist.  We found that it…

This Solitary Life

I know two weeks is too long to be away. I feel certain you have been sitting staring at your monitor the whole time. Now, you have to clear your schedule because this will be the longest post in history. However, you’re about to see my life in a two-week retrospective. I’ll begin with the…

…life is short

I understand it’s a sign of aging but still find it sobering when friends my age or younger move beyond the realm. My last post shared a celebration of a life short-lived.  This this past week a friend had an asthma attack and is now watching over us and another friend is in a coma…

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 Pantry

I was searching for another diversion from our no child blues and a Valentine Dinner in a lovely restaurant seemed fitting.  However, having recently returned from New York (I still haven’t shown you everything) the Memphis options didn’t seem fitting at all. I gave it some thought and begin to realize I had some “pantry”…