Posts Tagged ‘Southern Belle’
The Southern Christmas Queen
You know her well. There’s at least one in each family and several in each neighborhood . . . the ultimate Southern Christmas Queen. Not content with only one measly Christmas tree, she’s been washed and redeemed by the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future, and isn’t happy until every single surface is glittering…
Read MoreSouthern Ladylike Words
Several years ago, I posted a list of my favorite Southern Belle words. It proved to be one of my most popular posts and was pinned on Pinterest a zillion times or so. After contemplating the original list, I’ve decided to freshen it a bit because I’ve realized there are other dandy words that…
Read MoreThere’s deep meaning in Krylon
It’s December in the South, and since I’m a Southern lady, I headed over to Ace Hardware to buy the required cans of metallic spray paint. Judging by what was left on the shelves, which wasn’t much, it seems gold is making a comeback, although silver is still ahead by a spritz or two. It…
Read MoreA Southern Belle’s Favorite Words
There’s definitely an art to living in the South. Moss dripping from ancient trees and bright white cotton fields being ruffled by the breeze paint a fetching picture. So why shouldn’t our vocabulary be just as artistically resplendent? Last week, I had lunch with three precious friends on the outdoor patio at Wintzell’s, and I…
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