Category: Featured

Sympathy Is A Powerful Act Of Kindness

When you have a friend hurting, please stop by to see them. You don’t have to find a solution, but you can listen to their concerns. As a friend, you are not there to fix them, even though you may think you have the perfect answer. This is your time to let them vent. What… Continue reading Sympathy Is A Powerful Act Of Kindness

Karen Mills and Karen Morgan

What more could you ask for than an overnight to see two hysterical Comedians? A getaway to enjoy a night of comedy, THE KARENS, A Nice Evening of Comedy. The performance was at the Lakeland Cultural Arts Center in Littleton, NC. The beautiful new theater was the perfect place to see Karen Morgan and Karen… Continue reading Karen Mills and Karen Morgan

Whittingham 

The Kitchen at WhittinghamFredericksburg, VA. Christmas is here, and Whittingham is bringing good cheer.  The home decor store is filled with all things Holiday.  Christmas trees are creatively decorated and featured throughout the shop.    Carefully considered details are everywhere you look, from the tops of all the dressers to the tablescapes.  It doesn’t just… Continue reading Whittingham 

Having the Relatives for Thanksgiving?

How many turkeys are at your Thanksgiving Dinner? I don’t mean the bird on the table with stuffing in it. I mean your relatives. I had a few turkeys (relatives) for more than a few Thanksgiving, consisting of my mom, dad, and all the in-laws. Bernice and Harry are my parents. Jack and Do were… Continue reading Having the Relatives for Thanksgiving?

A Quote to Follow

Smiling young African American woman in white shirt looking at colorful lightbulb sketch drawn on concrete wall. Concept of good idea

I read a quote that could make a difference in your life. It has made a difference for me. “If you are depressed, you are living in the past.If you are anxious, you are living in the future.If you are at peace, you are living in the present.”― Lao Tzu. It is common to hear… Continue reading A Quote to Follow

Fall Closet Finds

This is it, the time of the year to make a move to fall fashion.  Well, not so fast. We still have warm weather ahead.  But why not make an effort to dive into your closet and refresh?  Out with the old and out with more of the old.  I try to avoid buying new… Continue reading Fall Closet Finds

Downsize Decorating 

What happens when you scale down? You have a life, more time, less cleaning. I don’t think there is a downside to downsizing. And, when it comes to sudden company, I can get my apartment looking great in no time.   To assist my new lifestyle, I rely on two magazines: Cottage Journal and Cottages and Bungalows. Your decorating style may… Continue reading Downsize Decorating 

Tappahannock, VA

On Friday, July 15, 2022, the small Virginia town of Tappahannock was engulfed in flames. This fire devastated the 200 blocks of Prince Street, the main historic site in Tappahanock, leaving this small town in great need of supplies and aid. Now, the town and its residents are left with the daunting task of recovery… Continue reading Tappahannock, VA