by Robin | May 24, 2007 | Favorite things, Food and Drink, Home, Nutrition, Party, Recipes
Years ago, we received some oh-my-word-were-they-delicious Omaha Steaks as a "thank you" from a friend with whom we also had a business relationship. They were worth every dollar he spent on them, and although we didn’t know it at the time, this...
by Robin | May 15, 2007 | Celebrations, Cercies, Contests, Favorite things, Food and Drink, Party, Photos, Smiles
A rather large and mysterious package arrived just before Mother’s Day… Hmmmm, it’s FULL of something…a whole lotta somethings! Remember this post ? And then THIS ONE? Well, Risa chose to make a "Cream Tea" gift...
by Robin | May 1, 2007 | Favorite things, Food and Drink, Party, Photos, Recipes
It’s time for a bit of a confession. I’m a snob. A dessert snob. A home-made, baked-from- scratch, dessert snob. I know…I know…this is a disappointing revelation and it’s not exactly something I’m proud...
by Robin | Apr 22, 2007 | Celebrations, Favorite things, Friends, Party, Personal, Photos, Smiles
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ERIN! How could I not love someone who writes this to me:"I love reading your blog. It’s not the same as talking to you. But I check it everyday and usually I laugh out right especially when you are exposing your family...
by Robin | Apr 18, 2007 | Celebrations, Family, Favorite things, Food and Drink, Nostalgia, Party, Personal, Valentine Tea, Valentine's Day
For 12 years my daughter, mother-in-law, Sarah, and I have hosted a mother-daughter Valentine Tea Party for our friends and family. Reading the passage below has been how Sarah has begun brunch for the most recent several. Every time I hear it, particularly the...
by Robin | Apr 8, 2007 | Celebrations, Family, Friends, Ouch!, Party, Personal, Photos
For several years now, Tad has been on call over Easter weekend. This means rather than traveling to South Carolina to join the rest of his family for an annual gathering, we celebrate in Tennefreakinssee. We have several friends here who don’t have other...