Visitors Saturday came bearing welcome garden produce since they’d heard our garden was a bust this year. Watermelon and corn from the little town between us famous for superior taste. Beans, cucumbers, and more -aaah. Thank you Sis Kay and Mr. Grey –who also brought the all-important Go Big Red football season schedule for Wheels […]
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And just like that school started last week! The annual family reunion was in a new location this year so we got to meet a different group of family members. The flowers — pampered– are beautiful in the yard. The vegetable garden – more or less on its own — is not so beautiful and […]
Spicy Peach Salsa
“Peaches now!” The handmade sign on foam board leaning against the pickup in a mall parking lot declared we are in peach season. Everyone is looking for great recipes to use the bounty. This spicy peach salsa fits the bill and is absolutely gorgeous! The combination of deep colors is beautiful, The delicious blend of […]
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Summer Scrolls — Blog posts for a leisurely summer scroll this week are: What’s for Dinner this week at Miz Helen’s Country Cottage, 5 Things to do in Devon at Serenity You, Free Seasonal Color Analysis at Style Yourself Confident, 12 Start Slow Quotes at Filling the Jars and 40 Characteristics of Happy People at […]
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Introducing Summer Scrolls!! There are some fun round up type posts that show up this time of year — just perfect for summer lazy days. Here is the check-it-out collection linked last week: How I transformed our garden shed into a wine tasting room – Penny’s Treasures Check out other posts about her vintage home […]
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One day it is severe thunderstorms. Next day it is extreme heat. Then back to high winds and heavy rains. Somehow the geraniums and caliabrocha just keep blooming anyway. Cat was in, out, in, out until he finally just gave up and settled on a spot in front of an air conditioning duct in […]
Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!