Family, fun and fireworks = the 4th of July ! Have a wonderful holiday packed with everything celebrating the red, white and blue. Lucy says…let the festivities begin! xo♥, Lissy All photos for Lissyparker.com. You are welcome to borrow my photos—just please credit and link the source.
Who needs a little table setting inspiration—ME. Sometimes I run out of ideas, or maybe I just run out of steam. I am trying to do a better job of the whole table setting thing … even if it is just for two. I could have one to seven at my table at any…
Soup, soup and another bowl of soup … the kitchen has been abuzz with soups this Winter. Chicken noodle, tomato-basil, white bean and kale and chicken chili with extra chili are the new favorites here. I save all bones and shells for homemade stocks. My freezer now boasts chicken, smoked chicken, shrimp, beef and…
Winter is still lingering up here in the mountains. Snow, 75 mph winds and cold rainy days are still in the mix. What’s a girl to do? Decorate the porch, of course! How about some ‘warming’ retail therapy to get things started. First I added snugly red plaid blankets trimmed with fringe from…
Breakfast with friends—what a wonderful sound that has. This month’s choice was Cafe Lapin in Peachtree Battle Shopping Center. Everyone knows their lunches are delicious, but so are their breakfasts! The Omelettes aux Champignons are out of this world—light, fluffy and filled to perfection. And what is a breakfast without hash browns—not delicious! The…
Warm, sun, sand, ocean breezes—Yes, please! I still love the snow and the cool crisp air, but on a recent ‘forced’ vacation I was pleasantly surprised by the winter charm of the beach. The weather was mild and the bugs had flown south for the winter. Lush green gardens, beautiful decor, delicious food and…
I hope all of your life is filled with love and your days with amazing beauty! Happy Valentine’s Day sweet readers ♥ xo♥, Lissy
