I subscribe to several of Hoffman Media's publications: TeaTime, The Cottage Journal, Southern Lady, and Celebrate (sadly, no longer in publication). These are wonderful publications that have gorgeous pictures, inspiring stories and fabulous recipes and menus. I am also a fan of Martha Stewart, so I gather inspiration from a...
Behind the Lace Curtains-Monday Mementos, Needleworks Part 5
I started this Christmas stocking for myself years ago, and I still have to sew it together. I really loved stitching this one of the Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus. It combined candlewicking, crewel work and some specialized embroidery stitches to create a gorgeous pattern. Maybe I'll finish it this...
Behind the Lace Curtains-Sunday Dinner, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
My mashed potato recipe isn't anything outstanding. It's the recipe that was handed down by my Great Grandmother Bunton and it is very simple. Peel and boil potatoes, drain when fork tender, add some milk (or cream), butter and an egg (or two, depending on the amount of potatoes to...