It all started with this postcard ... I bought it over a decade ago on the only trip I've ever taken to Hawaii. For some reason it struck me as hilarious ... Still does. The time's never seemed right to send it to anyone -- until now. This weekend, my parents leave with my nephew on his "trip with the grandparents" vacation -- and the college freshman chose Hawaii. In honor of their trip, I've been planning a tablescape ... but Renaissance Man didn't know that when he and Little Man surprised me with this orchid for Mother's Day. He must've read my mind... Another piece of my inspiration was this Hawaiian girl plaster bust that belongs to my daughter (aka Little Man's Mommy). We often laugh about her ... Keep Reading...
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Whatever It Takes … I Guess
Most of you readers are women -- and the few men who visit here all have female friends and family -- so I decided to do this quick little post to celebrate Pink Saturday. I learned something about myself this week. I THOUGHT I was an "any excuse'll do for a party" kind of person. But that was before this cute invitation caught my eye across the waiting room. When I walked over and read it, I just laughed and shook my head... Oh, DARN! If I'd only known I could have waited one more day and joined the party! In all seriousness, that's really not my style -- but I hope the event was well-attended and that everyone had a good time. Ladies, "whatever it takes ..." be sure to take care of yourself -- for you and for your ... Keep Reading...
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The Pleasure of a Porch: Outdoor Entertaining
This post was originally published on the evening of May 11 prior to the Blogger Fiasco I told you about HERE. It's now restored here -- unfortunately without the comments that were made. To those of you who left comments the first time this was published, I enjoyed reading them all! Leave another if you like, but it's certainly not necessary. Welcome to My Place to Yours! I'm glad you stopped by for a visit ... and I'll hope you join me again. This week I'm showing you a quick tablescape from a bridal shower I hosted on Mother's Day. You may remember that the last time I was here, I showed you in THIS post how I embellished these sculptural metal plant holders to get them ready for a bridal shower I'd be hosting. Don't ... Keep Reading...
