This is the time of year, I love to bake homemade cookies! Especially chocolate chip! What about you? What's your favorite? I usually bake the tollhouse cookie recipe, but a couple of years ago I tried, The Cake Chica chocolate chip cookie recipe and it was the BEST cookie recipe I've ever baked. I think … Continue reading National Homemade Cookies Day
Happy Fall Y’all
I know for some of us fall starts when school starts! But today, it's officially the first day of fall and this morning we received a hint of fall with cooler temperatures and low humidity. Welcome Fall! This weekend, I cut my last small flower arrangement from the garden, before pulling up all the dried … Continue reading Happy Fall Y’all
Natchez Trace Moto Trip, Maple Terrace Inn
I thought this would be a good time to talk about our gear and how we prepare for our trip. The motorcycle is a Yamaha FJR1300, sport touring bike. Before the trip the FJR got new tires and a full maintenance service. Here we are in full gear. We have our Sheoi Helmets on. Our … Continue reading Natchez Trace Moto Trip, Maple Terrace Inn
Queen E’s Garden
This summer I did not plant a vegetable garden and I only planted a few flowers seeds knowing that we would be away most of the summer. It was nice to still make some flowers arrangements with the seeds I planted. I might still be able to make a few more before the heat takes … Continue reading Queen E’s Garden
End of Summer Home Decor, Master Bedroom
TIME sure has gone by fast this summer! I hope your enjoying your summer of what's left of it! We are back to our fall schedule now and happy to begin a new season! Today's post I am sharing my end of summer master bedroom home decor, from my archives! Go Here for more End … Continue reading End of Summer Home Decor, Master Bedroom
Natchez Trace Moto Trip, Rocky Springs & Baldcypress Swamp
Rocky Springs It was a short trail walk to get to this spot, which was once a thriving town in 1860, Rocky Springs. Once there, on the right is where the church is located and the cemetary. Left is another trail you can walk where the town was located. It was a very peaceful site … Continue reading Natchez Trace Moto Trip, Rocky Springs & Baldcypress Swamp
Windsor Ruins, Natchez Trace Parkway Moto Trip
The Natchez Trace, also known as the "Old Natchez Trace", is a historic forest trail within the United States which extends roughly 440 miles from Nashville, Tennessee, to Natchez, Mississippi, linking the Cumberland, Tennessee, and Mississippi rivers. Wikipedia Dale and I started our road trip from the Mississippi state going North. The Natchez Trace is also … Continue reading Windsor Ruins, Natchez Trace Parkway Moto Trip
Bathhouse Final Touches
This bathhouse DIY project was one of our longest to finish! So many details went into this project. From setting the building and raising it above flood stage, building the porch, installing the plumbing and all the construction to the inside of the building! So much more to list! I'm going to show you pictures … Continue reading Bathhouse Final Touches
Air Plants, Succulents & More
What's on your window sill? Lately! I've been enjoying the succulents on my window sill! Two months ago my daughter moved into the River Crest Guest house, while their home is being built. She brought with her these beautiful succulents, hens & chick plants for me to babysit. I knew right away where I would … Continue reading Air Plants, Succulents & More
Moto Travel Adventure Natchez, MS
As much as Dale and I love remodeling & me decorating our home! We also love having some adventures along the way! When we purchased our home property over 10 years ago, we've been busy, busy renovating and working the lot we have to make it livable. Happy to say we are in a place … Continue reading Moto Travel Adventure Natchez, MS
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