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Turkey and Dressing With Plenty of … GRATITUDE!

By lisa rippy / November 14, 2017

When I walked through the Wednesday night dinner line at church, the lady on the other side of the service bar asked, “Want gravy with your dressing?” Of course, I nodded before the word YES! came out of my salivating mouth! But as I enjoyed a delicious Thanksgiving meal with…

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Small Space? Think "less & large"

By lisa rippy / September 30, 2016

One of the greatest temptations in decorating any small space is to use small pieces .. and plenty of them. Trying to decorate a small space can be tricky when you also want to make it: feel inviting and cozy create function invite texture (texture always helps a space not…

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Pearls and Marbles … They Don't Go Together!

By lisa rippy / July 19, 2016

It’s always so delightful to see furniture in a home that has remained first in the family. From chest of drawers, dressers, dining table and chairs and bedroom suites, some family’s pass down their most treasured pieces because of this one reason – it’s always been in the family. So,…

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It's Just a Southerners Way of Celebrating Christmas!

By lisa rippy / December 12, 2015

One thing we southerners tend to do during Christmas, is we go all “Hospitality HAPPY!” Not just for guests, but we want all 5 senses of everyone in our home to remain fully awake & aware that it’s finally …. a  “Merry Christmas” time of year! We want them all…

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The Gathering Place

By lisa rippy / October 8, 2015

What exactly is a “gathering place?” Some may think it’s the family room. And it can be. Some may think it’s the dining room. And it could be. Some may think it’s the parents bed! And for families with young children, 9 times out of 10, it is! But what…

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