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The Hatching of a Fashionista

The Hatching of a Fashionista

As I peeled these adorable boiled quail eggs, I noticed a gorgeous powder blue color on the inside of the shell.  It reminded me of the ever so popular Tiffany & Co. box I have never gotten to touch.  Then, it reminded me of a…

Just Breathe

Just Breathe

Me, a few days ago:  “Jesus, I’m tired.”  In whatever we do in life, there is always that one moment of thought that creeps up into our minds that says “I am exhausted.” The last 10 years or so, day in and day out, I…

Favorite Things

Favorite Things

New year, new goals, new crushes, new life, and a goofy grin are flowing out of me. I had a beautiful Christmas with my family and took a few weeks off from hitting social media too hard. As I acclimate to the recent flow of…

My Northern Exposure

My Northern Exposure

Never in my life did I think I would ever end up in North Dakota for anything. Not to say that it does not hold beauty because it does. I just always thought if I ever had the opportunity to visit, it would be to…

City Girl, Country Cater

City Girl, Country Cater

I traveled back to Georgia for the week and had the privilege of preparing a meal for all of the employees. As we prepare for the upcoming hunting season, we came together for food and laughs. What they all did not know was that THIS…

Beautiful Things

Beautiful Things

Beauty met me one morning last week when I walked outside of the door. Her thick presence was romantic. Her scent revealed an urge to give me peace. I gladly accepted. She came upon me once more in the afternoon in the form of a…

Daily Rituals of an Artist

Daily Rituals of an Artist

I have always loved reading about people and their lives. Fiction is a nice escape from reality, however, rather than diving into an imaginary world, I enjoy learning about how people with an imagination operate. I’m nosy like that . . . biographies, autobiographies, memoirs…

For My Sweet Izabella

For My Sweet Izabella

When I was 10, I wanted to be the biggest rock star the world had ever seen. At the time, I had great determination to see it through. But, you know . . . life happened. I grew older and got busy with the whole…

Back to Work I Go

Back to Work I Go

I headed back to Georgia this morning for one little ol’ week. I have had a nice break and much-needed time at home with the family, but it is time to get back to work! This week, I will be back at it preparing Whole30…

A Capsule is a Capsule is a Capsule

A Capsule is a Capsule is a Capsule

As I continue to learn more about cooking, I become more comfortable with how certain flavors meld together. We pick up new things and skills as we go along, and, in turn, we begin to love WHAT we do.  There was a time when I…