• Holidays

    Hinamatsuri

    Hinamatsuri, also known as girl’s day, is celebrated in Japan on the third of March.  It includes a display of dolls & other items which are symbolic of the holiday.   The placement goes in a specific order beginning at…

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    Mardi Gras Celebration

    In celebration of Mardi Gras, I decided to make a Low Country Boil.  If you haven’t made it or ordered this dish at a restaurant, it’s a one-pot recipe consisting of potatoes, corn, sausage (like kielbasa) & shrimp, all flavored…

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    Post-Holiday Inventory

    The new year gives me an incentive to take inventory of “stuff” & make the decision to eliminate things I’m not using. I know that taking care of the physical stuff also frees up my mental clutter. I’m not a…

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    Closing Out 2022!

    Another end of year in Dahlonega, Georgia. The square goes all out with twinkling lights & carriage rides & you can find any pleasure to suit your palette or gift giving. I have my favorite stores but really they’re all…

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    New Year’s Eve Dinner

    I enjoy having family or friends over & it doesn’t take a lot to make a lovely table scape. A simple meal can take on a different look when served with your better pieces. I’m in between Christmas & New…

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    Merry Heavenly Christmas

    I believe that we are provided messages from our loved ones no longer with us if there existed a loving relationship. My mother enjoyed Christmas and all the baking, decorating and gift wrapping that went with it. A doll would…