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What Feeds Your Soul?

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

I was musing today about what nourishes me.

What makes you really happy?

FFF-Pretty, Easy Tables

Friday, August 5th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Pretty tables make me melt. And there are so many ways to dress your table with so little effort.

Some ideas for you!

Time to dress up your table!

Manners First

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Etiquette has always been a hobby of mine. One day, Eric asked me, “what would you do if there were no boundaries?” I answered, “teach etiquette.” Only then did it dawn on me that I could do just that. My “aha moment.”

Come see what I have planned for you

Name That Thing

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

I have a good one for you today.

Can I stump you?

A Stylish Evening With Stephanie Johnson

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Oh, how I love a good dinner party. I love every aspect of it. The planning, the menu, the cooking, and especially the guest list.

How did this one come together?

Rub and Grub in New Orleans

Monday, July 18th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

I might be stretching with the title today, because we are talking about The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans and the divine cuisine there could hardly be called grub, but I knew it would get your attention!

There is still so much summer left to plan your vacation

Fondue ‘Do

Thursday, July 14th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Thanks for letting me play hooky yesterday. Today I am rewarding you with party pics, tips and recipes!

Lets Party!

Playing Hooky – Kind Of…

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Last night was a doozy. Fondue and wine. Lots of luscious wine. 10 of us got together for an evening of gooey excess.

But I am paying for it today.

This turned into...

This

Please excuse me today while I clean up and recover. Friday night we do it all again!


xoxo, Patti

Today blogging to Betty Wright – Clean Up Woman

Last Minute Hotdog Ideas

Monday, July 4th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Happy 4th of July! Hooray! A day off and time to fire up the grill.

What will you be cooking?

Sailor Jerry

Saturday, July 2nd, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

So excited! Just received a bottle of Sailor Jerry rum on my doorstep, just in time for this weekend’s festivities!

My friend Alex sent me all kinds of recipes, too. Looks like the bottle will be empty by Monday.

Whatever shall we do with Sailor Jerry?