Really, me?

Back in the summer I was contacted by the editor of Country Woman magazine about featuring my Christmas kitchen. After the shock wore off and I got up off the floor, I went to work…

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The magic of autumn

There is something about autumn here… …something special in the air that I look forward to all year.  Colors so intense they wrap you in their warmth. Sounds so crisp… …words cannot describe Velvety, black…

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Autumn Dining

Some of you all asked me where the dining table went when the grand piano moved into the dining space, which you can see HERE if you missed it. Well, here it is in its…

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Carolina Autumn, a sponsor, and a barn

The colors have been several weeks late here in the North Carolina mountains, but we are getting some in spots…finally. Blue Ridge Parkway near Balsam… We had a barbeque at our house for my choir…

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Perfect Apple Pound Cake

I love apples, and I LOVE apple cake…homemade apple cake, that is:-) I found a recipe in a local cookbook years ago, but have adapted it and perfected it over the years. The original recipe…

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The music room

Ok, I’m stretching it a little, but it really is my new music “room.” It was an unexpected and pleasant surprise when planning for an outdoor BBQ at our house with members of my choir.…

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J.R. Watkins winner…

The winner of a Vanillaholics $25 gift certificate for J.R. Watkins products is Sherri Leung!! Thanks to everyone who entered and congratulations to Sherri! Please contact me Sherri for details:-) Anita

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Spray-painted “Stone” countertop

I know ya’ll are thinking, “didn’t they just make wood countertops?” And you would be right. But I still had this breakfast bar. Remember…a couple years ago? As convenient as it is, it is like…

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