{CONTEST CLOSED} HAMILTON BEACH GIVEAWAY Honor dad w/ a cake made from scratch for Father’s Day! I’m giving away the two awesome mixers I used to prepare this handsome celebration-worthy confection. Simply type the following statement in the comments section of this post by Friday, May 30 12 PM CST. Dad is the bee’s knees. [...]
summer container gardening
real life garden style brighten a deck or front door easy container gardening upright evergreen front & center fill in w/ hot & sunny favorites new gold lantana * coleus * creeping jenny * narrow leaf zinnia water daily music to your ears “Sunshine Of Your Love” Cream {watch the video on YouTube… uploaded by [...]
tupelo honey-sesame ramen noodle slaw
Honey-Sesame Ramen Noodle Slaw makes 8 servings the slaw mix 1 head purple cabbage {about 1 1/2 lbs} 2 carrots 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro 5 scallions, sliced 1/3 cup coarsely chopped peanuts 1 tsp kosher salt 1 {3-oz} package ramen noodles, crushed one thinly slice the cabbage using a chef’s knife give the carrots [...]
how to style gorgeous blue hydrangeas
real life garden style easy & rustic container gardening vintage colander * small blooming hydrangea * good soil * water {transfer the plant to a spot in your yard once blooms fade} perch on a well loved potting bench to brighten a shady corner stacks of weathered pots add instant charm music to your ears [...]
Make A Bee Line: Tupelo Honey Festival This Weekend
{photo courtesy of Smiley Honey} Beach Bound? Visit Gulf County Florida to capture your share of this season’s sweetest harvest! the 411 {photo courtesy of Smiley Honey} Tupelo Honey Named for the white tupelo gum tree which happens to be at its happiest standing in about two to three feet of water in the Apalachicola [...]
grilled buffalo chicken salad crostini
cotillion worthy tailgate fan fare… perfect for stadium nuptials Grilled Buffalo Chicken Salad Crostini makes 8 servings the chicken salad 2 lbs frozen chicken tenderloins, thawed & rinsed 1/2 cup hot sauce 1 Tbsp olive oil 2/3 cup mayonnaise 1 {4-oz} package crumbled blue cheese 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 3 celery ribs, sliced 3 [...]
spicy honey-lime shrimp rolls
who are we kidding…we are a shrimp loving peoples Spicy Honey-Lime Shrimp Rolls makes 4 generous servings 2 lbs {36-40 count} medium shrimp, peeled & deveined 1/2 Tbsp olive oil kosher salt & pepper 1/2 cup mayonnaise the zest & juice of a lime 2 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp sriracha 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro [...]
Birmingham Fashion Week: What Inspires Designers
music & fashion Creative minds from all fields find inspiration everywhere. Here’s what several design notables at Birmingham Fashion Week shared on the subject. HUNTER BELL music “Music is a part of life and a large part of the brand. I work in silence when creating but integrate different genres into the process. We play [...]
Birmingham Fashion Week: Lauren Leonard of Leona Opens Tonight
Photo Courtesy Of Birmingham Fashion Week Lauren Leonard of Leona This southern designer has based her studio in Nashville, Tennessee. She’s the creative mind behind one of the fastest growing contemporary labels today. Look for her runway creations tonight! Birmingham Fashion Week April 19-26 To create an atmosphere that not only directly influences our youth [...]
black & white chocolate chip cookies
simply luxurious & always in fashion Black & White Chocolate Chip Cookies makes about 2 dozen 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar 2 eggs 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 2/3 cups old fashioned oats 2 cups ap flour 1 cup ground toasted pecans 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp table salt [...]
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