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.

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Use What You Have...

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An old urn, and an old candle holder... Cushions from an old wicker set no longer being used... A table without a top........
Thursday, May 7, 2015

Life as Art

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Stopping the rush... Stop. Go outside with nature... Listen to the birds... Listen to the water fountain as  it trickles and sp...
Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Wash Day...

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Once upon a time, long ago, there was a little girl who spent much time with her grandmother... in the deep south... Alabama......
Monday, May 4, 2015

Spring Is In The Air

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Windows are open... Ceiling fans slowly turn... Birds are singing... Butterflies are fluttering... Fresh flowers from the garde...
Wednesday, April 29, 2015

You Can Never Have Too Much Happy

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Rain on a metal roof... The softest down bed... Sweet, sweet comfort... Adventures in beautiful places... Bringing your beautif...
Friday, April 24, 2015

Time Out

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Sometimes you need to be alone... Alone to reflect on life... Take time out to take care of yourself... You deserve it... Pack ...
Sunday, April 19, 2015

Little Gypsy Dress and Pink Blossoms

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It is made of the softest cotton, and flutters in the springtime breeze like butterfly wings... The little gypsy dress. A soft sp...
Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Gypsy Love

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My husband and I went junking, looking for treasures to decorate the vintage Airstream... This gorgeous oil painting will have its ...
Saturday, April 11, 2015

Dream Gypsys

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I want to spend weeks and weeks wandering.... Wandering through wide open spaces... Just us, the dogs... Good music... Books....
Friday, April 10, 2015

Beyond the Sunset

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She journeyed with angels through Heaven's gate. Sweet Mother of mine... I thank you for giving us such a legacy... Achieve...
Wednesday, April 2, 2014

The Path of Life

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  The path of life is ever changing... It leads us where we are suppose to go. I am at peace knowing that. We have traveled the...
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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

December Blessings

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Blessings are all around... Blessings outnumber stress issues... Good health... Wonderful family... Love... Grace...Faith.....
Friday, November 22, 2013

November List

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So much to do... Running here... Running there... Cleaning... Decorating for Thanksgiving... Planning the menu... Finding t...
Wednesday, October 9, 2013

I DECLARE...Day Thirteen

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I DECLARE that God is bringing about new seasons of growth. I will not get stagnant and hold on to the old. I will be open to...
Tuesday, October 8, 2013

I Declare...Day Twelve

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I DECLARE I am special and extraordinary. I am not average! I have been custom made. I am one of a kind. Of all the things God cr...
Sunday, August 11, 2013

Appreciation

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"Appreciation can make a day... Even change a life... Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary." ...

Stay in Peace

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Don't be upset and caught up with things or people you cannot change. Instead, let go and  concentrate on what you CA...
Friday, August 9, 2013

Surround Yourself in Peacefulness.

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Today, be sure to surround yourself with peaceful people and only allow into your space those that respect your time... Bless...
Sunday, July 14, 2013

Angels Among Us

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Do you talk to your angels? Do you believe? And so it is that I believe our angels walk with us as we experience the great un...
Saturday, July 13, 2013

That Peaceful Little Place

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A few roses, a fairy or two, angels among us, fountains splashing, birdsong, my morning coffee in quiet solitude... Carry o...
Friday, July 12, 2013

Life Is Beautiful, No Matter What...

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Life is beautiful, no matter what... If not, then make it so. I refuse to submit to the stresses of life. Instead, I strive...
Monday, June 24, 2013

Ponderings

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Nothing ever goes away until it teaches us what we need to know... Smile, Breathe And go slowly... YOU are the child ...
Sunday, May 12, 2013

Blessings On This Mother's Day From the Country House

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Mothers and Grandmothers are forever. 'Mother' is just another name for love. Mothers are the bearers of tradition. ...
Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Country House in Bloom

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We have been so blessed to travel the world, always work related, and we are grateful and love the adventures, but returning home...
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