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My Mountain Sojourn: Part II
Almost every time we go to the beautiful mountains of North Carolina, I insist on visiting Waynesville. Waynesville is a short drive from Asheville, and is a quaint mountain town featuring a main street filled on both sides with charming shops and cafes. This side trip has become a ritual. But of all my favorite shops, I have one favorite…
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The Hostess With the Mostess…An Easy Kitchen Table Project
I guess I should have titled this post “My Mountain Sojourn: Part I.” I just returned from a trip to the Great Smokey Mountains of North Carolina. I say trip, but should honestly say soul rejuvenation. Although I grew up minutes from the ocean, it’s the mountains that call to me and sings to my soul. It’s where I go…
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A "Plate"-onic Relationship!
“It” happened again. You know, that disease or mutated gene I was born with. My passion for plates. I needed some ribbon to complete a project I will post here soon. I only meant to run right in and run right out. I was not even dressed to be in the public. I had just come from a visit with…
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My Bathroom – Does it qualify for some of that bailout money?
Bain, Bagno, Bathroom – in any language its a “necessary” room. I just need to decide if a bathroom re-do is “necessary” for me right now. So here’s the deal – some internet friends and I are involved in “The Great Bathroom Challenge.” We are redecorating our bathrooms, and trying to stay within a $200 budget. Well, let me be…
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All Gave Some…Some Gave All
On This Day – This Solemn Day – We Pause to Remember …..and Give Thanks! Veteran’s Day – November 11, 2009 As the wife of a 30-year career Marine and War Veteran, and the mother of an Army Soldier son and daughter-in-law who are currently serving their second tour in Iraq, I am solemnly reminded of those mothers, fathers, wives,…
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My Home Sweet Home – Dining Room
My Home…a Tale of Travels and Trials My husband retired from the Marine Corps almost 5 years ago after an honorable 30 year career. Our last duty station was in Beautiful Colorado. I was born and raised on Jacksonville, NC. In the back of my mind, I always knew I wanted to come back home. But, we decided we would…
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Welcome to Grits and Glamour!
So – I assume you have figured out that I am from the South. I am often asked how I describe my style of decorating…and I often say its full of “grits and glamour.” Hence, the perfect name for this blog. I hope to amuse and inspire. And if Martha happens to run across this and invite me to Turkey…
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