Summer always seems to put me in a travel state of mind—and an adventure to France is on just about everyone’s bucket list! Victoria magazine’s latest special issue is full of the most breathtaking inspiration, including carefully restored interiors and storied dwellings in the heart of France. French Cottage 2019 is packed with charm, elegance, and the very best of the …
I cannot tell you how excited we are about the upcoming Southern Lady Celebration! I have fabulous memories about events held in years past. It seems like yesterday that we all gathered together to glean inspiration from wonderful women who were willing to share their stories. It encouraged me immensely, and I know it did you as well. And this …
I decided this year that I would grow tomatoes in pots and place them on my terrace. I was inspired to do this when John Coykendall, Master Gardener from Blackberry Farms, visited our office and gave me the seeds to get started. Our next-door neighbor, Dr. Michael Blum, has an incredible green thumb. So, I took the seeds to Michael …
What a blessing it is to live in this country! While we enjoy food, family, and fireworks this weekend, let us remember to celebrate our freedom! We often forget, but it is surely not to be taken for granted. Each year I so enjoy July 4th—I think one reason being that it is right in the middle of the year! …
It was several years ago Neal called me from one of the fire stations in the city where he worked. He said, very braggingly, “Guess what I am eating?” Of course, I figured a huge plate of food, as firemen are known for. He laughed and said, “We are having scones!” I thought, You have got to be kidding. He …
Too often in life we become overly concerned about a situation that we cannot affect the outcome of. You know what I mean! Your ideas and thoughts are much better that the route being taken, but at the end of the day, it doesn’t matter. I was grimacing one day about a change coming that no longer involved me, yet …
Lori Allen of Bridals by Lori is coming to the Southern Lady Celebration! My sweet granddaughter and I just love watching the show and swooning over those magnificent dresses that Lori and her team select for the lucky brides. Lori Allen is one of the world’s foremost experts on bridal couture and currently stars in the TLC network’s ten-season reality …
We are planning some amazing events this year! As I was contemplating these upcoming events, I let my thoughts return to all the wonderful events our company has hosted through the years. What is it that makes us want to gather together? I remember with great fondness the friends that I have made at Southern Lady Celebration, Occasions for Tea, …
Hi, friends. There was a recent reader request for a home tour, so I began thinking about which lovely home I wanted to share. With all of the gorgeous spaces our team photographs, it was hard to choose! I finally settled on this dreamy mountain cottage in Lonesome Valley, North Carolina. Now that we are in vacation season, people are …
Flag Day is tomorrow! But do you know the history behind it? I love reading stories where the actions of one person made a national difference over a span of years. I also want to note that this one person did not see his efforts come to full fruition, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t worth doing. Flag Day celebrations …
