My Favorite Things Cookies
It’s that time of the year when Cookie Swap invitations start to show up in your inbox. It is so much fun to get some of your girlfriends together in one kitchen and not only swap cookie recipes but swap...
Author: Tracey
It’s Pumpkin Time In The Kitchen
October means a bit cooler weather, beautiful fall leaves, Halloween and pumpkins! Fall in the Texas Hill Country Photo courtesy of The Examiner Lots and Lots of Pumpkins! I love pumpkins as pumpkins or as jack-o-lanterns. I’m not a fan...
Who Doesn’t Love a Front Porch?
What southern girl doesn’t dream about a big front porch to decorate and serve sweet tea on? My husband and I had always wanted a big porch and five years ago we moved into our current house which has that beautiful big front porch. Well,...
Junking In Round Top Texas
When you talk about Junkin’ in Texas one of the first places you think about is Round Top. If you’re not from Texas or you’re new to the Antique/Junking world you ask – “Just what is Round Top?” Round Top...
Gardenias – Flowers Of The South
Gardenias: No plant expresses the grace of the South like a gardenia. The sweet, exotic aroma fills my mind with memories of hot summer evenings on my Granny’s front porch. Sitting on that East Texas porch as a young girl,...
Tracey’s Secret Salad Recipe
I am often asked to “bring the salad” at friends and family gatherings. AND, I am often asked for the recipe for my salad. I’ve finally decided that it is time to share the secret recipe for “Tracey’s Salad”. Get...
What I Learned Today – Gunk
I learned another very important lesson today. Well, actually it confirms what I know but the lesson just hadn’t sunk in yet – until today. I had an order in the Etsy shop for one of my Porch Rule signs. ...
Five Minute Fridays – Yes
This week’s prompt is YES. This is an easy one to write. But I gotta tell you a little story. This story is called: The best “YES” I ever uttered. Twenty-four or so years ago, I was dating this very nice fella. ...
What I Learned Today – Good Paint
Today’s lesson is short and sweet but by remembering it you will save lots of time, money and frustration. Just trust me on this one friends. This is the voice of experience talking to you. And if you want a...
Five Minute Friday – Same
This week’s prompt is SAME. I had to think about this one for a bit but it hit me this morning during my walk. As we get older, I think many of us have become accustomed to just keeping things the...
