by Patty Roper | photos by Melanie Thortis
With cooler weather coming, it is the perfect time to enjoy dinner outside and celebrate the Autumnal Equinox. Equinox is the time that occurs twice each year when the sun crosses the equator; it is when day and night are of approximately equal length, and it happens...
by Patty Roper | photos by Melanie Thortis
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to get together with a few girlfriends, children, or grandchildren and enjoy fellowship and making homemade candy. It is so much fun to prepare, package, and share treats. Beautifully packaged homemade candy is the perfect gift for...
by Patty Roper | photos by Melanie Thortis
You only need a few supplies and a little time to add a bit of elegance to your fall décor. These beautiful pumpkins are crafted from simple craft store pumpkins, clay molds, paint, and finishing wax. They are fun to create, and the results are amazing. This is most...
by Patty Roper | photos by Kate Blankenstein
A summer evening in Mississippi is the most wonderful time to enjoy dining in the garden. All of the senses are awakened with the beauty of the lush greenery and flowers, birds everywhere, a delicious meal, and the pleasures of sharing it all with a few special...