Muffie
Peaceful, Easy Feeling
This is my pond. It gives me so much joy. Last weekend I wanted to clean it and the fountain was sluggish. I needed to get it moving so there would be enough air for my fish. I felt it necessary that I go IN the pond. It was a sight to see! I had goggles [...]
Design Tip-Decorative Trays
Who doesn’t need a drink on a beautiful tray? When I saw these deep purple lacquered trays with elephants, I about fell over! So sleek and cool (in my humble opinion). Kids are back in school, things SHOULD slow down a little, so have some friends over, “prissy” up the tray and make everyone feel [...]
Where have I been?
I just went to Zia Taqueria and what I want to know is where have I been? Que Bueno! It was so good! So I have to come from Mt. Pleasant. Big deal. It was really good and the margarita is not just the nasty mix you get at so many places. Go for the [...]
Way Over Due
I can’t believe it has taken me this long but I finally pulled the long garden table out to have dinner looking over the top of the hill, across the marsh and water. I had a dinner party in mind. I have had a dinner party in mind on that hill for years…12 to be [...]
The things you’ll do…
It’s incredible what the love of your children can make you do. Tonight I sit in a parking lot, in an old beach chair, and it is 12am! I am here seeing Eclipse. Who cares about vampires anyway? It’s fun watching my 12 year old and her friend try and fight being sleepy. I am [...]
Last one in…
This past Thursday we had a photo shoot at Muffie’s house. The pool house and pool were the main focus. It was a great day in spite of the heat. I can’t wait to see the article. Stayed tuned…
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Paper Skyscraper
It’s really hot outside and everybody needs a smile and a laugh or just a really good summer book to read. I took my girls to Charlotte this past weekend for some “girl time.” We went to the mall, which is great as always, and ate at P.F. Changs, where the lettuce wraps are a [...]
Sweet Baby James
James Taylor’s voice is a summer evening with the stars bright and just a little humidity so the tones hang in the air. Here I am sitting in great seats looking down at James and Carole King. I am in Charlotte with my sisters and one of my best friends by my side. Life is [...]
The Best Blue
The best blue has just arrived in my garden. Every morning I get a cup of coffee and walk around in the garden and give thanks. God is THE master painter, designer extraordinaire! Make sure you cut hydrangeas in the early am or early evening for them to last. Deep water is also important. If [...]
“My Daughter’s” Fish Tank
My daughter has found a love of mine. When I was a child I loved aquariums and at one time I had three. Not much sleep with three aquariums going but hey, I was in love. The colors and the peaceful movement of the fish were perfect moving paintings to watch while I contemplated the world. Stuart has found my [...]
