I'm a Southern girl who loves my family and home. Born and raised in the Deep South, I have a great respect for our heritage and try in my own little way to keep the Southern lifestyle alive and well! I'm happily married to a wonderful man and we have two grown children and four grandchildren who are the love of our lives! I hope you enjoy your visit to my Southern home and as we say here in Dixie, ya'll come back now, ya hea!
25 Summer Side Dishes
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Keep it light and fresh with these easy summer side dishes. Made with
seasonal ingredients, these sides are colorful, flavorful, and perfect for
hot summer...
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 390
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Right before we recorded this episode, I experienced a significant
overtalking situation (to be clear, I was the one who was talking too
much), so Melanie ...
Great Things He Has Done
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In December, I shared the story of a miracle God gave our family for
Christmas. The one embryo belonging to Blair and John Samuel that sprang to
life a d...
Wildcat Golf 2024 Season Celebration
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Last night we hosted Whit’s golf team for the end of season celebration! It
was such a fun, unstructured evening for the kids and parents – filled with
cor...
Summer Reading
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I hope that you had a wonderful weekend. Our Mother's Day celebration was
one less this weekend because my #2 had a bear of a head cold. However, we...
Spring Dresses Under $40
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Happy Tuesday, friends, and welcome back to a new week! I intended to have
this post for you yesterday, but…
The post Spring Dresses Under $40 appeared f...
Our Living Room with Green Accents
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Good morning! I’ve shared quite a few pictures of the other side of this
space recently which features our kitchen and dining area so thought I’d
share a...
caught my eye + deals 5.10.24
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* let's appreciate this perfect brick bungalow! ♥
* loved these flower potting hacks
* the most popular Costco item in each state
and DEALS! These ar...
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Leaves of Red
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*FROM APRIL 1, 2012*
When you think of red leaves, the first thing that probably comes to mind
is *Fall foliage*. But today, I'd like to share some pictu...
Cute Cow Cookies
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The cutest cow cookies. These were so simple and fool-proof. I took 1/3 of
the sugar cookie dough, added some cocoa powder and ...
Big Boo Cast: Episode 380
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On this episode Sophie and I discuss her recent trip to NYC: why Tedeschi
Trucks Band is the best ever, all the wonderful things about the hotel
where she ...
A Letter for My Mom
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A letter to all of you, my mom's beloved readers and dear friends, from her
daughter Abbey:
I am heartbroken to write this. Our beloved mom, Sarah, pass...
How to Host a Sip and See Baby Shower
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It is my understanding that ladies these days don't often open their homes
for wedding showers, baby showers, or luncheons anymore. What do you think
i...
My 2022 Summer Home Tour
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WELCOME, friends! It's been a long time! Before Fall arrives, I'm sharing
my Summer Home Tour over on my Youtube channel!
If you'd like to watch, come ...
Happy Trails and Warmer Days Ahead
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The time has come for us to move from Illinois
and to seek warmer weather (and lower taxes TOO!)
(PC: Barclay Butera, Designer)
We are headed to...
Park City Utah
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When we first had babies, one of my dreams was that when they each turned
13 - I wanted to take them on a special trip - just them and Scott and I.
I wa...
Friday favorites & some exciting news!
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*Hello and happy Friday my friends!*
*I have some very exciting news to share with you all, so be sure to read
this post in it's entirety. *
*I am going...
fragrance faves on sale + delicious pasta recipe
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Hey friends, popping in to share two things: an easy and tasty pasta
recipe and a roundup of my favorite fragrances that are on sale right now
that are PE...
spring finds | blue + rattan + gingham
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Well, this is unexpected, two blog posts in the same weekend!! Especially
after my radio silence for the last 4.5 months! Chalk it up to spring air!
S...
Decorating With Crystals
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Crystals are a fun way to add that organic, earthy element that I so love
to the decor. When sitting atop a collection of design books on the coffee
tab...
Exciting news!
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I cannot believe that it has been over a year since I posted here. Will
graduated from college and is in grad school at the University of Texas.
Harry ...
Let's do this again!!! #girlpower
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Several years ago I came upon a Instagram post that had a profound impact
on me.
I was made aware of the
Kenya Drylands Education Fund
(formerly The ...
Spring Tour in the Sun Room
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The sun room has gone through a couple of changes again with a new jute rug
and a colorful textured ottoman that I just love. Oh, and some color has
retur...
Hello!
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Hi friends! I can't believe it's been so long since I posted. I post a
little more often over on instagram so if you want to see what I'm up to
from time...
3 Simple Steps for Styling a Chic Coffee Table
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Hi friends!
Call me crazy, but I LOVE styling coffee tables! I know it's not everyone's
idea of fun,
but I have a super simple (I promise!) step-by-step ...
Vegan French Onion Soup~ It's What's for Dinner
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We love French Onion soup. However, due to dietary restrictions I needed
to find a recipe that was free of beef broth (traditionally used in the
soup), gl...
LET'S BE HONEST ABOUT THE BLOG
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Can I be super honest with you for a few minutes of your time? Blogging has
been tough for me this past year and a half. You want to know why? Let me
tell ...
A New Kitchen For An Old House In Santa Barbara
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This is an old house. She's 92 to be exact.
What's that saying about not teaching an old dog new tricks?
I agree.
An old house is not going to budge when i...
A Designers Eye
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Im Back! Sorry I haven't been posting as often as I would like. Been busy.
Here is just a quick post for you to see what I have been up to. I plan to
start...
Rita Chan Interiors
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It's all sun and sea in this SoCal home by Rita Chan Interiors, a Manhattan
Beach interior designer known for her clean, coastal style! Fi...
Front Porch
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We recently spruced up our front porch. The exterior of our house has been
a work in progress for the past year or so and the porch really needed a
litt...
A Time to...CELEBRATE!!!!
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I had an exasperating questionnaire posed to me recently. She meant well,
I guess, but it hit a nerve nonetheless. “Which book is your favorite?
Haven’t y...
BIG CHANGES AT STONEGABLE... COMING SOON!
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I have been keeping a secret for a few months... and it has been hard not
to give it away! Thank goodness I can finally tell you today!!!
After 4 1/2 y...
Join Me On My New Blog: Bravehearted Beauty
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This is the day!
My last post as LLH Designs and my first post in a new space.
Introducing my new blog:
B R A V E H E A R T E D B E A U T Y
See you ther...
Love Always, Michelle
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After her last post, Michelle underwent a painful chemo regiment that she
ended up having a bad reaction to. Subsequent scans revealed...