Three Days in Savannah

We had a bit of a ‘home-bound’ summer this year.  Last week my daughter was out of school for fall break so we drove down to Savannah for some R & R.

We had a great time.  We got to sleep in, read some books, tickle our toes in the ocean, and eat ourselves to oblivion.  Our family vacations are more “culinary adventures” than anything else.  We’re all about setting up for the next meal, and if a tourist attraction or two may be along the way – all the better.

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Gods In Alabama

Gods in Alabama: by Joshilyn Jackson

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Strangely enough, this book was recommended to me by my teen-aged daughter.  Y’all know how I love Southern genre, and suspense too – so I couldn’t resist.

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My Screened Porch

Finally, a tour of my house.  The first stop on the tour is my screened porch.  Here in Georgia we can enjoy the outdoors just about 10 months a year.  January is too cold and August is miserably hot, but other than that it’s pretty tolerable most all of the time.  My favorite room has got to be my screened porch.  I think it’s my favorite because I decorated it just for me.  Most of the other rooms in my home were decorated with other folks in mind.  This room is just for me – though I’m glad to share it.  I found a lot of pieces second hand or super cheap.  My sweetie even helped me build a thing or two.  I made all of cushions and window coverings out of colors I love.  I even painted the floor in a favorite color combination.  I really enjoy the sense of being outside, but without the buggies.  The settee is great place to read or nap, two of my all time favorite things to do.  I can just sit with a glass of sweet tea, have the ceiling fan going, and enjoy the happy sounds of the birds and the babbling stream.  To me this room is pretty without being fussy or too girlie.  It’s comfortable without being slouchy.  The porch is right off the kitchen so it’s in a super convenient location.  From the porch I have a wonderful view of the woods behind my house with no other houses in sight.  It’s quiet, restful, and serene.  Perfect.  Hope you enjoy the view!

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Domed Pedestals

For this project I was totally inspired by Thrifty Decor Chic.  She did a beautiful job on the same kind of ‘cloche’ awhile back.

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Summer Reading

I’ve had a bit of extra down-time on my hands this summer; and as a result I’ve been able to enjoy some really good books.  I love reading almost as much as napping or taking bubble baths.

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