My UGA Garden Vignette

I am a proud member of the Bulldog Nation!  I know, I know — it’s a lousy year to be a Georgia Bulldog fan with the football team struggling so.  Yet, those of us who bleed red and black will always support the dawgs (even if we mumble under our breath) and think about what [...]

The Little Pumpkin Cheesecake That Could

Can learning to bake a cheesecake change your life? It did for me.

Autumn – The Perfect Time to Add Plants to the Garden

“You ought to know that October is the first Spring month.” – Karel Capek
Some of us view the fall months as a slow time in the garden. We rake (and rake again) the falling leaves but tend to view “gardening” as over for the year. Yes, our plants are going dormant and the colorful blooms [...]

Fighting the Flu This Fall

While fall is a beautiful time of year, it is also a common time for the flu and colds. One way to help prevent yourself and your family from catching the flu is to disinfect surfaces in the home. The CDC recommends cleaning with a solution of one gallon of water to one [...]

Fall Reads

I love fall and all the fun that goes with it: pumpkins, hayrides, and hot apple cider.
I also love the cooler weather that fall brings…perfect for curling up with a good book.
One thing you should know about me is that I don’t rush out to read the most current bestsellers.  I like to find hidden gems for myself.  [...]

Fall beauty trends from the runway to your face

Fall 2009 beauty trends inspire you to walk on the dark side (and in some cases, the bright side!). If you’re not ready to completely take the plunge, there are ways to hold on to a few rays of sun and still make the rich, dark trends your own.

Halloween Treats

A couple of special Halloween treat ideas…

A chocolate ice cream cone turned upside down on a chocolate cookie makes a great witch’s hat. They can be decorated with icing, and filled with M&M’s (idea found on bfeedme.com).
Decorating cupcakes with candy corn pumpkins, icing and Reese’s Pieces also makes a cute and fun Halloween [...]

Fall Flowers

While spring is the season most associated with flowers, fall offers some beautiful blooms as well.
Roses in the season’s oranges and yellows make beautiful arrangements.

Butterscotch daisy pompons, balck eyed susans, sunflowers, and chrysanthemums all make for exuberant flower arrangements in the season’s rich, warm tones as well.

Formal arrangements with roses and chrysanthemums can be used [...]

Fall Decor

For me fall is the most visually stimulating of all the seasons. The vivid, passionate colors are truly captivating. I like to collect a few fallen leaves of golden or fiery red hue and bring them indoors to sprinkle on my desk or table adding a touch of fall to my home.
There are [...]

The Top 10 Reasons Fall is the Best Season

This week, the early morning temperatures dropped down into the low fifties, inspiring me to write about my favorite season of the year.  Here, in no particular order, are a few of my favorite things about autumn.
1. A warm, cozy sweater on a crisp morning. Smelling the bite of frost in the air. Sitting on [...]