It is about that time of year. The time when bright orange pumpkins are carved and turned into jack-o-lanterns. A few days ago, I was looking through old photographs, and I found this picture. I am sure many of you have similar pictures. Creating jack-o-lanterns was a yearly tradition. It began with a trip to the […]
Once a year Alpha Delta Kappa celebrates the founding of our organization with a Founders’ Day meeting. For this meeting we join with our sister chapter Fidelis Nu. There was a proclamations from the mayor, and another proclamation from ??? (sorry!). It is always an honor to be recognized. Alpha Delta Kappa is a honorary sorority for women […]
This year there are more pumpkins at The Dallas Arboretum than ever before. If you missed Pretty Baby sitting in the pumpkin patch you can click HERE. That was too much fun, but today I wanted to focus on the gorgeous displays during the Fall Festival. Piles and piles of pumpkins, squash, and gourds fill […]
It is Fall Festival time at the Dallas Arboretum, and just like a multitude of other parents and grandparents we wanted to take Pretty Baby for a photo shoot. As we started on our quest, I had a few misgivings. It was HOT. (Tied for the hottest day on this date.) Plus, Pretty Baby had […]
It is official. Hot Rod had a milestone birthday – He turned thirteen this past weekend. Yes, that is 13 as in one ten and three ones.ˈ THərˌtēn – the number following twelve and preceding fourteen. It is a cardinal number. It is the sum of 6 and 7. It is 7 less […]
A big shout out to Ann and Rebekah. I asked you to send me pictures of your fall decor, and they did. Not surprisingly, their autumn displays are much, much better than mine. I promised I would share, and I am thrilled to let you tour their homes. Both Ann and Rebekah have homes that are […]
Have a welcoming entry. Do not let your entry be an afterthought. An entry needs to welcome guest and make them feel at home. Be sure your home makes a good first impression. These are the type of statements made by designers. In fact, some designers might make the entry decor their top priority. Trouble is – […]
There are some of you who stop reading when you know it is a recipe. But not too fast you non-cooks. This recipe is for you. It is so easy. Anyone can do it. After all it is a DUMP CAKE, you just dump the ingredients into a pan, bake, and enjoy. Except for being one […]
NorthPark Center was named as one of the “7 Retail Wonders of the Modern World” by Shopping Centers Today. I can understand why. There is luxury shopping, and fine dining. The landscaping inside the center is wonderful plus visiting NorthPark is like visiting a museum. Sometimes I feel like pinching myself when I am there just […]
Gone With the Wind – the epic Civil War saga debuted on a bitterly cold day (December 15) in 1939. Thousands stood in line to see the film adaptation of Margaret Mitchell’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of love and war. The public was not disappointed, nor have legions of movie-goers who have viewed GWTW during the last 75 […]
