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Bridal Shower at Benulee
Birthday week continues with a fun party . . . but not for me! It was a beautiful bridal shower I helped host for a dear, sweet girl. From left to right, Kay, Bride-to-be Ginny, me and Harriet. The three of us hosted a bridal shower for our dear Ginny because we love her…
Read MoreShepherd’s Place in Fairhope
Here’s a question for you . . . what would you do if someone you loved couldn’t safely care for themselves, yet they weren’t quite ready for full-time care away from home? Â You’d be surprised at the number of people who unexpectedly find themselves in the full-time position of caring for a spouse, parent or…
Read MoreThe Music Man
Even though it’s a blurry photo from the 1920’s, you can see these early Fairhopers (yes, that’s correct. Not Fairhopians or Fairhopites) performing a bit of Shakespeare in one of the gullies which formed a natural amphitheater. These performances were also held high atop the bluff, overlooking Mobile Bay. If only those early actors…
Read MoreDoll and Toy Show
Before I even start this post, let’s remember  . . . “to each, his own.” What one person thinks is grand may be questionable in another’s eyes. Or a different way I’ve heard it said, “Y’all leave her alone and just love her the way she is.” Okay. Here we go . . . Some…
Read MoreArts and Crafts Bingo
Mike Lyons, owner of Lyons Share in Downtown Fairhope, made a little game for us to play during this past weekend’s  Arts and Crafts Festival. The popular art gallery and frame shop kept their swing full of happy festival goers. The weather was 98% perfect for this year’s festival which was a huge success. I don’t…
Read MoreFairhope Arts and Crafts Festival
This is the weekend we wait for all year long! It’s time for the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival . . .but did you know that this event is actually two separate art shows? The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce hosts the 63rd Annual Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival with 230 participating artists and…
Read MoreWelcome to Wolff Cottage
The 1920’s era bungalow sits in such a quiet spot, snuggled behind azaleas, magnolias and camellias, that it’s been ignored by many. But if people only knew what a hot-spot of the literary world The Wolff Cottage is, they would certainly take notice. Charming Wolff Cottage, or more officially, Fairhope Center For The Writing Arts,…
Read MoreProdisee Pantry
I wrote this story three years ago, and now on Thursday, April 26 2018 will be the featured speaker at the “Fill the Plate” luncheon at Prodisee Pantry. I’ll let you know how it goes. * Have you ever been hungry? Have you ever worried about how you were going to feed your family?…
Read MoreLights on, Fairhope!
It’s the official start to the holiday season in Fairhope, Alabama when the switch is thrown, and over 1 million lights illuminate the beautiful downtown. Mrs. Claus always makes her appearance to the delight of the children who stop by to say hello. And it isn’t a party unless you have elves. These…
Read MoreThe Perfect Fairhope Cottage
Ahhhh. I would always take a deep breath and relax just a little when I would drive past this perfect Fairhope cottage. Its inviting porch, green shuttered windows and big live oak in the front yard just called out, “Come sit a while” to me. And then, as it always seems to happen in…
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