SUMMER COOKBOOK CORNER

 It will soon be summer....
and I am ready for it!
I wanted to think about inspiration for changing
the seasonal look for my cookbook corner
and it actually came to me quite easily..
sunny days and porch evenings spent
at my grandmother's house....
hydrangeas in the garden, playing games
with our cousins in her massive backyard
and clothes drying on the closeline.....
I would wake early in the morning and hear
doves cooing, the screen door banging shut over
at the hardware store and people greeting each other 
on the sidewalks.....
It was the season we lived outside...
we picked strawberries and blackberries from her plants
along the old picket fence and lived in shorts and sleeveless tops....
her lace curtains would blow gently from the breeze coming
through open windows....

My summer memories of our home in Jackson
are dear and sweet....
Mother's gardenia cuttings in the living room,
an anticipation of her 7-Up floats being served
for a dinner treat and playing with friends
well into the night....we made weekly
trips to the Farmer's Market....

Summer in our homes needs to be bright and breezy..
blues, whites, hydrangeas and lemonade with iced tea....
a peach cobbler in the oven and floral summer dresses...

These are my decor items that I have chosen to use
which will transpire the corner of the kitchen to pay
a remembrance to Grandmother and all the days of
of childhood summers....

This is going to a fun little project....a new cookbook,

a cottage core coffee mug, a beautiful art canvas and hydrangeas,,,,

now, I feel like enjoying a glass of iced tea....

EASTER SUNDAY 2026

Good Morning Kindred Spirits...
I hope you all enjoyed a lovely Easter weekend.....
we celebrated a birthday for our son

 and then
enjoyed a lovely, yet rather quiet Easter Sunday....

The Easter tablescape takes some planning....

A Saturday morning spring rain rolling through

The first rose of the season....

I woke up early to begin the dinner preparations and noticed
a beautiful full moon on Easter morning....
this told a story from the heavens....

Which then gave way to a stunning sunrise....
God speaks to us in amazing ways....
a reminder of the the teachinga of Easter.....

It was just three for dinner this year....

Candlelight always makes it special

The menu was planned and this year,
rather than ham, I slow roasted a turkey breast...
the kitchen smelled heavenly all day

Crescent roll bread,,,

Deviled eggs and roasted turkey

Broccoli cheese casserole and Scalloped Potatoes
from Costco

Lemon and Raspberry Tarts

This was the birthday cake....
made with Blackberry Wine...very
similar to a Crack Cake

It was a special day and we are thankful to see, visit
and celebrate with family...
Thank you Lord, for allowing us to enjoy another Easter Sunday....

EASTER DINING TABLE, and MRS. BETSY'S CUSTARD PIE

 Good Morning Loves.....



the Hyacinth is in bloom so surely
Spring must have arrived.
I have a few spring delights for you today

I still have a collection of Bath and Body Works candles
but I have not been to the store in quite some time.
Their candles are rather pricey these days so instead,
I have been quite happy with the candles from Walmart!

I love the designs, the scents and the price!



Welcome back to Estelle's...



A pretty spring garland graces the mantel.....



I added just a few spring touches to the bar cart



Time to bring out the vintage green cocktail glasses



I miss going home for Easter...so many years, so many egg hunts when the children
were dressed in their Easter finest and dinner with Mother and Daddy....



I am in love with this table runner....



This darling little thrifted find of Fitz and Floyd is new this year!
These were marked down at a marvelous price and
I simply could not resist adding them to my collection



I wish I could remember how long I have had this garden rabbit..
he comes out during Spring and sports a festive bow each year...

I purchased this set of Churchill dinnerware from QVC
years ago and love using it every Easter

A darling little salt and pepper shaker came with 
the rabbit pitcher....a lovely set from Valerie Par Hill

And, as is a must have each season is
the glass bunny candy dish filled with Jelly Beans

Mother always had her formal dining table
decorated with collectibles during Easter...
I always loved seeing what she enjoyed putting on display

Last year's egg plate....I thought it was darling...and delicious too

Our darling little Lucy...so curious about everything

Now if you are in need for a perfect ending to your Easter dinner'
then Jay's Custard Pie recipe was a real hit with our family.....

SPRING SHOPPING

 I decided I needed to get out of the house and
go to Kroger...I needed a mood booster and honey.
it was the most wonderful morning.......
I browsed the isles at a leisurely pace and found
sone delightful goodies to add to my cart.....
Check out was a breeze and we chatted about
the weather and the BAKERY cookies I purchased
which were from Collin Street Bakery down in Waco...
I love a day of successful shopping......
Never forget that the grocery store can have some
lovely home goods......

I love everything about this candle....

Mediterranean Citrus...the name had me at hello..
.the soft yellow color of the jar
and the scent...it's just lovely

Oh this sign...it's going to be a beautiful addition to the patio

I couldn't believe the price was only $9.00

Beautiful little spring cupcake holders

And a package of six taper candles for $3.00

A little package of spring green basket filler

And a must have....white chocolate bunny

I gave this little bunny dish to my mother almost fifty years ago...
now vintage and ever so sweet

I love the time when the isles are filled with Easter candy....

And lastly, a darling little vintage Easter sign.....
Sometimes, all it takes is a bit of retail therapy to lift the spirit