And the winner is…

We decided to do the drawing the old fashioned way! So I had to get the “sheriff” to make sure things were legal… Close your eyes!! Well, he can’t read yet, so it really doesn’t…

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The Glory of the Lord…

Exodus 24:15-18 15. Then Moses climbed up the mountain, and the cloud covered it.  16. And the glory of the LORD settled down on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it for six days. On…

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More Mikasa “Brava Yellow”

Now, what would the world come to if I didn’t show you how to take Mikasa and mix it with Walmart? As always, I am up to that challenge, why? Because here in Western NC,…

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The sideboard…

I hope you are all dreaming about what you are going to do with the Mikasa “Brava Rooster” when you get it! I cannot wait to see the winner’s table! Don’t forget to enter below!…

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Mikasa for you!!!

I have a big surprise for all of you who are followers of Far Above Rubies! But first, I have to show you what arrived last week. You know how much I love my Mikasa…

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Hummingbird Cake…and a history lesson

Hi! I promised the recipe for Hummingbird Cake, so here it is! When I first heard of this cake, I had no idea what it was. It’s very fruity with a cream cheese icing. It…

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The Anniversary…

Hi everyone! I wanted to share some photos from our anniversary dinner. I’ll be linking up to “Tablescape Thursday” over at “Between Naps on the Porch,” and for the first time to “Vignette Friday” over at Color…

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Last Minute Tea…

Hi everyone! Are you ready when unexpected guests drop in? I can assure you, I am way more Lucy Ricardo than June Cleaver when it comes to that! I am trying, though. The girls had…

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