Beneath My Southern Sky

Here you will find writings about life in the deep south, the love of an old family country house, time spent at our tiny island cottage and an old lake hideaway, adventures with our vintage Airstream....books, recipes, yoga, herbs, overseas adventures, flea market and thrift finds, decorating and just southern life in general.

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Quiet Moments

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Give yourself permission to slow down, if only for an afternoon. After the hectic rush of the holiday season, we should all pamper ourselve...
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Thursday, December 25, 2008

I Want To See Christmas Through Your Eyes...

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There is nothing like the magic of Christmas! On Christmas Eve, the old country house is full of laughter, excitement... delicious food, wi...
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Monday, December 22, 2008

Papa's Tradition

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Papa is always in some far away land, but he always makes it to the country house in time to go to the woods and find the perfect Christmas...
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Sunday, December 21, 2008

Natural Christmas Decor

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There is so much beauty in nature.... Red berries, cedar, blue spruce, pine and pine cones all tied together with left-over red ribbon from...
Saturday, December 20, 2008

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow

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Oh the weather outside is frightful but the fire is so delightful. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow..... Here in the deep South it is h...
Friday, December 19, 2008

The Magic of Santa Claus

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Santa and his reindeer are getting ready for their magical journey on Christmas Eve..... Oh to see Christmas through the eyes of a child. I...

Winter Time In The Country

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Looking at the beautiful Currier & Ives "Winter In The Country", causes one to reflect on yesteryear..... Another era, anothe...
Thursday, December 18, 2008

Winter Wonderland

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I wanted to share another Currier & Ives placemat from my mother's collection. It sets such a mood..... Oh to dream in winter white...
Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Currier & Ives

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To gaze upon certain things of beauty can speak to one's soul. The prints of Currier & Ives have always filled me with a sense of ...
Tuesday, December 16, 2008

O Christmas Tree

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A little Christmas tree just for the dining room... All dressed up in shimmering gold, snowwhites and crystal..... O Christmas tree, O Chri...
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Monday, December 15, 2008

All Through The House

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The word Christmas calls up cherished memories. Oh the happy anticipation... I always experience the happy anticipation, the memories and th...
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Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Christmas Is...

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Magic... Sweet-smelling cedar... A dusting of fresh snow... Pinecones... Candles so bright... Ribbons that shimmer... Silver bells... Giggle...
Sunday, December 7, 2008

Boughs of Holly

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Wrapped in the soft warmth of a golden glow, and the quiet of a cold December night, we are snug unto ourselves. The world is put on hold f...
Saturday, December 6, 2008

Time To Deck The Halls

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"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas"..... With Christmas music playing, I am beginning to decorate the old country h...
Friday, December 5, 2008

Sweet Little Companion

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For every day you've made more special and every time I forgot to let you know..... I Love You, my little sugar bear. The presence of o...
Monday, December 1, 2008

A Grand Serenade

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Oh, to be inspired..... If one can only give a child the atmosphere in which they can find out who they are and what they really ought to b...
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