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Quilt by Rita Mae Pettway Quilt by Florine Smith Gee’s Bend is a small poor rural town located near Selma, Alabama. In the past it was comprised of cotton plantations, owned by Joseph Gee and a relative of his, Mark Pettway. Pettway bought the Gee estate in 1850 and after the Civil War, his freed […]
Even though I’m not Irish, for me, it’s just not St. Patrick’s Day without Irish Stew and Irish Soda Bread. I used to work in an Irish pub and these were on the regular menu. And for good reason too – they make for such a yummy hearty meal any day. Nowadays, instead of heading […]
Colcannon is a tasty Irish side dish that’s great to serve for St. Brigid’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, or any day you want something that is a little bit different. It’s ideal for taking to a potluck and is always a hit! Simple to make, it’s like mashed potatoes kicked up a notch. Not all […]
Just as we put together a basket of Advent book which serves as a sort of Advent calendar, so too we have a Lent basket of books. I haven’t been able to find quite enough books to provide us with one a day for our bedtime reading throughout Lent, so we did add some more […]
Inspired by one of my favorite blogs Brocante Home (who was in turn inspired by a feature in Harper’s Bazaar written by Diana Vreeland), Why Don’t You is a week’s worth of ideas for adding a little something special to your life. Simple ideas for lovely days! Pick and choose what sparks your interest and fits into your schedule. […]
