A few years ago my mother-in-law asked what I wanted for an upcoming birthday. I told her I wanted something that belonged to her or her family – an heirloom that I could keep, enjoy & pass on to my daughters. She gave me the first of many heirloom gifts that I treasure. Knowing my...
Last year it seemed that Travellers Rest Plantation was wedding base camp for me. But I was just fine with that because it’s one of my favorite places in Tennessee. I love the land & the perfect way the house sits on the hill & overlooks the lovely lawn & gardens. The history, the house, the grounds, the gardens...
On the 1rst day of Christmas my true love gave to me a partridge in a pear tree… Still looking for a holiday twist for your reception? Partridges & Pears. Perfect. perfect signature drink… ~ Pearfect Times ~ 1/2 ounce lemon juice 1 ounce pear puree 1 ounce cane sugar 1 ounce Absolut Pear 1...
One of my 1rst crushes was Japanese singer Kyu Sakamoto. He was a ‘60s teenage heart throb and I was a wee babe of 5. Over the years I fell out of love with the Japanese culture until I read ‘Memoirs of a Geisha’ and my artist daughter Sarah urged me to take a closer...
~The invitations have been addressed, stamped, and mailed. Get ready! Now the real fun begins – opening your gifts! Traditionally, wedding gifts are sent to the Bride’s Mother, unless the Bride and Groom are announcing (and paying for) the wedding. Once the gifts have been opened you’ll need a special place for displaying them. Choose a table and...
