BB is my dear sweet precious friend. We have been friends for over forty years, and I cherish her friendship. This year Friend BB hosted the Jefferson party. Many moons ago, several of these women took a trip to Jefferson, Texas – thus they are called Jefferson. Luckily, some of us have been included in […]
As seen on TV – Samantha Brown’s Christmas Special, PBS, TLC, Britain’s GMTV, and more. The bright and colorful Christmas lights displays in the Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights (AKA Dyker Lights) areas of Brooklyn are sights to behold. The tag line on the Slice of Brooklyn Tour is, “Rockefeller Center? FUHGETTABOUDIT!” (In case you […]
There were several types of meatballs served at the Living Stones Christmas Party. Excellent Cook Nancy sent me her recipe. It is so simple and delicious – I wanted to share. Trouble is – I do not have a picture. See the blank spaces on the table. That is where the meatballs eventually were. See […]
Attending the theater was on our “Want to Do” list during our visit to New York City. It seemed only logical that if we were going to be in New York at Christmastime, we ought to see the Rockettes Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall. We were not disappointed. Sweet Mother of Pearl! The […]
First – I have missed you. Really, really missed you. I thought I would only miss writing a couple of posts while on our trip to New York City, but weather in Dallas prevented us from returning. Honestly, getting stuck in New York City is not horrible, but not getting to write Lanabird was. Now […]
Be still my heart! Sweet Mother of Pearl! My, oh my, oh my! Linda was gracious and invited the Living Stones to her home for the Annual Christmas party. Her home is beautiful, and (I kid you not!) everywhere you looked there were gorgeous decorations. The big plus is – I have pictures to share. […]
Without a doubt a highlight of each Christmas season is the Living Stones Christmas Party. Lauren is a major part of our party – a reason to gather. You see – Lauren is an angel to children in the CPS (Child Protective Services) system. She is a caseworker – yes, one of the overworked and […]
Wa-hoo! The paperwhites are on the dining room table. They form a little forest for my attempt at a woodland inspired table. When I first began thinking about this table, I wanted it to be natural and woodsy – like a hunting lodge. Do not laugh. It is okay to dream, but I can also […]
Eighteen days ago I encouraged you to plant paperwhites so you could have blooms for Christmas. The directions said the bulbs would produce showy white fragrant blooms in about 6 weeks (A few other sites mention 4 to 6 weeks.) We had planted paperwhites a few years back, and as we remembered, that timing was correct. […]
Now is the time for all to plant Paperwhites (Narcissus). If you want the beautiful white showy blooms in time for the Christmas season, plant these easy to grow bulbs NOW. In four to six weeks, you should have an indoor Christmas garden with blooms that will provide a heady fragrance throughout your home. Paperwhites […]
