With football season almost upon us, why not whip up some SEC game day cupcakes in honor of your favorite team? These collegiate-themed cupcakes are from the kitchens of Southern Living and perfect for a game day tailgate or telegate. Yep, I said “telegate”. It’s a new word, courtesy of me. Here’s my southern, suburban slang definition: tel·e·gate … Read More
Are you as intrigued by the tiny house movement as me? Can you see yourself living in a footprint of 400 square feet? If not, this custom-crafted, luxury tiny home might sway your opinion. It’s designed and built using Lil’ Lodges of Bear Creek, Alabama footprint and was recently featured on the season finale of Tiny House Nation on the FYI network. Exterior… Read More
Cheers to my niece, Hannah, who received a bid from Delta Delta Delta during 2015 Auburn Sorority Bid Day. Bid Day marks the end of recruitment, a week-long schedule of mandatory socials, meetings and special events. Today, all the girls gathered in the Auburn Arena to discover which sorority they would join. Hannah had her mom and sister… Read More
Alabama’s SERIOUS about its Barbecue. Check out this banner displayed by Bama in the middle of Beale Street during the 2015 Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. It says, “Welcome to Memphis: Home of the South’s Second-Best Barbecue”. Now those are fightin’ words in some circles. Trash talk. Smack mouth. So what’s behind such a bold declaration? Year of… Read More
I am beyond thrilled to share the beautiful bluff wedding celebrating the marriage of Casey Marriott and Brandon Jones. Although rain was forecast on their special day, here’s a perfect example of turning lemons into lemonade. Thank Mother Nature for the fog and Erin Lindsey for capturing the breathtaking scenes below. Someone please cue Alanis Morrissette that a… Read More
We celebrated the 4th of July at a party hosted by our neighbors, Gary & Karen. Karen’s Jack Russell Terrier, Oakley, served as greeter. He’s incredibly good-natured and puts a smile on everyone’s face. Karen’s attention to detail never disappoints. This year she hosted a hot dog bar with a selection of toppings. She used graphics from Hostess with… Read More