Stone Walls, Cobblestone, and Terraced Cottage Gardens

When we started working on the landscaping for our cottage in the woods, we were unsure of how to handle the hill that joined the side of the house with our country lane. Initially I really wanted some stairs leading up to the front door, otherwise we would always have to enter the house through

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Happy 4th of July

Thank you to all of those who gave… and to those who gave it all… for our FREEDOM! Thank you God for giving us this beautiful country to live in, and for the peace that we enjoy. ** This week… a brand new special post about hillside terrace gardening!

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Southern Fried Chicken – Recipe and How to Video

Here’s a great recipe & how to video for preparing Southern Fried Chicken! After you marinate the chicken covered in buttermilk for 2 hours, coat with flour mixture – then in beaten eggs – then back in the coating mixture. Ingredients for the coating mix: 2 cups all-purpose flour (or enough to coat the amount

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Easter Eggs – Elegant Ideas For Your Easter Eggs!

Have Some Fun With Your Easter Eggs This Year! I don’t know about you, but for me, there’s nothing like a pile of freshly boiled eggs and the smell of vinegar to bring back wonderful childhood memories of the day before Easter… around the table with my family! And… because eggs are so inexpensive this

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Victoria Magazine – Helping a reader find a past issue

I receive so many requests for ideas, help, how-to, etc., from our readers, that I’ve decided to start sharing some of those requests & my answers, with the hope that I can help many others in the process. Here is a recent request from a reader: Hi Pearl, I am desperately trying to surprise a

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Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits – Easy & Cheap to make at home!

I think I can speak for anyone who has had the privilege of enjoying a meal at the Red Lobster restaurant by saying… their Cheddar Bay Biscuits (or garlic & cheddar biscuits as some call them) are one of the most delectable items on the menu! So… today I thought I would share a quick

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Camden NY, The Queen Village – a peek into my real storybook life!

Today, as I sit at my window dreaming and gazing at such beauty on the other side of that thin piece of glass, I am again reminded of just how much God must love us! Not only am I thankful for the earth and all of it’s wonders, but I think the “wonder” of our

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Don’t be Sad That Christmas is Over, Decorate For Winter!

With Christmas now behind us, most of us will spend the next week packing up all of the beautiful bits & bobbles that have dressed our home for the past several weeks. And although it’s kind of sad to see all of our little Christmas treasures get tucked away for another year, it’s also sort

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Merry Christmas and Joy to The World

Merry Christmas to you all! I hope that today is filled with… family, friends, good food, and thankful hearts. May you remember the true reason for this wonderful season, the ultimate gift, our Lord Jesus come to earth… God with us. And most importantly… may your heart receive His precious gift of life personally! I

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