And all through the house, the creatures were wrapping, cooking, singing, eating and having a wonderful time. Have a little peek at Christmas—Butter Wakefield style. I am reposting this lovely home to inspire one and all this Christmas. Click on the link above for even more of Butter’s amazing talent. Enjoy all the little treasures …
Let the Christmas celebration begin! Christmas cheer is here in the form of a champagne cocktail by the one and only Ina Garten, a.k.a. The Barefoot Contessa. This is the easiest Christmas cocktail ever—when the guests arrive just pop the cork and fill the glass with cheer. To quote Ina, “How Easy was That!’ Raspberry …
All aboard the Cashiers gingerbread train for a little Christmas fun. Cookies, candy, icing and sugar are just the ticket for entertaining all those little ones this season. How much icing did they have to make to create this luscious wonder? They even had icing just in case a ‘part’ fell off the train. How …
Isle of Hope is magical this time of year. Join me on a night lights tour down the bluff. Forget all of the Zoom calls and 24-hour-a-6day work interruption, and just turn that phone off for a while. Enjoy a quick trip to my favorite little island near Savannah—Isle of Hope. Smell the salt in …
Deck those doors for Christmas…and maybe January, too. I would leave these amazing ideas up all winter long. I love a great entry and these Holiday doors just made my head spin with ideas. I am going to start collecting ornaments to make a surround like one of these lovelies. We can all meet and …
Who doesn’t love a weekend get-a-way! Savannah, Georgia is one of our regular favorites. For a little change of pace on your next trip, head for the historic district downtown. Hotels, cafes, historic homes and touring adventures await you. We stayed at The Mansion at Forsyth Park on this trip—the location is in the center …
Dear Santa, I have been 90% good…well, maybe 75% good—never mind. I am going to add a few things to the list this year anyway. If you are still looking for that special gift for someone…or you need to give someone a little hint—this list is for you. I love searching for new and unusual …
My first trip to Lucy’s Market in Atlanta…this place was amazing. The decorations—beyond inspired. I was like a kid in a candy shop with $100 to spend—and yes, I did. A talking reindeer greeted me at the door! With that, I totally forgot why I was there, and I just started taking photos of the …
Seventh Heaven Antiques in Savannah, Georgia is high on my list of Christmas dreams come true! They have anything your heart could desire…and then add more. We just made it in the door about 15 minutes before closings, and I still managed to find a few goodies. Their coral and shell collection will delight you—a …
Want to know the ‘Best’ little local secret for seafood in Savannah—The Flying Fish. This little hidden gem has the best fried shrimp around. The family always makes a stop here on visits for the fried shrimp and oysters. They will even cook your catch-of-the-day to order. This was a particularly challenging day so cocktails …