I’ve been vacationing on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina for 48 years. After that long, a place feels more like a second home. All of those years have been …
How Little Sinking Creek Farm was Born
The cabin is in the valley, but there is a hill above it where the view is amazing. We wondered should we just leave the cabin as is and build up on the hill where we could see all of Holston Mountain? The answer was no…despite that gorgeous view, saving the cabin and its history by renovating it was too alluring.
Red & Pink Champagne Brunch
Remember when we were in elementary school, one of the cardinal rules of art was that red and pink don’t mix? Back then you wouldn’t have dreamed of putting those …
Happy Valentine’s Day to My Home
I’m in love with my home. Yes, I have an actual Valentine, and I have four children who are my loves but my home also holds my heart. It’s my …
Christmas Card Scrapbook
Ever wonder what to do with all the adorable photo Christmas cards you receive every year? I can’t bear to throw away friends’ and family’s cards, not only because I’m …
The Kids’ Table at Thanksgiving
I come from a large extended family, and we’ve always had big gatherings for holidays. One thing you could always count on: there would be a Kids’ Table. For many …
November Style Picks
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A Halloween Tale
It doesn’t take much to scare a child (or me!). When you look back on it sometimes the stories are downright funny. Cousin Cody is back with a little tale …
4 Halloween Crafts for Your Goblins
It doesn’t matter the holiday, kids always want to do crafts. So do I. Your goblins will love these 4 easy and oh-so-spooky Halloween projects! 1. Haunted Popsicle Stick House …
Fly Your Wings to Disney World
My cousin Cody is back, as promised, with a little story about Disney World through our eyes. First, here’s a photo of us so you can get into the decade. …