Hey there! I had so much to share that I needed to break this New Orleans visit up into 2 parts, so today it's shopping in Covington, a really cute town over on the North Shore of Lake Pontchartrain. And let me tell you, this is one giant lake! Driving across the bridge from New Orleans to Covington is around 24 miles, so it take a few minutes to get over there. But, it's totally worth it to do … [Read more...]
Feature Friday: The Lily Pad Cottage, Part 2
by April 27, 2018
Happy Friday!Before I get to Feature Friday, I wanted to let you local readers know that my neighborhood is having a yardsale tomorrow (Saturday). I'm selling stuff too, so if you'd like to stop by, just send me an email and I'll give you the details (rhodasouthernhospitality@yahoo.com). I mentioned this on Facebook and Instagram, but realized many of you might not catch me there.I just … [Read more...]
Fashion over 50: Coral Velvet Pants
by February 28, 2018
Hi my friends!It's another Fashion over 50, it sure rolls around fast these days. It seems like I only get dressed about once or twice a week, looking presentable enough to share with y'all. Today's outfit is a pair of coral velvet pants from Loft that I got on their early spring clearance sale.We went out to dinner on Friday night to a local spot, Gabriel's and it was a perfect … [Read more...]
Garlands on the Staircase
by December 17, 2017
This post is sponsored by Tree ClassicsHi, friends!I'm back today with the final Christmas decorating post for the season. I have shared most all of the Holiday decorating I've done around here and wanted to hone in today on the staircase garland. It's the first thing you see when you walk in our front door and I loved having a staircase to actually add garland to. It's prelit so lights … [Read more...]
Feature Friday: Everyday Living
by December 8, 2017
Happy Friday, I just love when Friday rolls around because it means my husband will be home for the weekend and I love having him home. Today I'm sharing a really sweet blogger with you and because it's Christmas, I'm going to share her Christmas home all decorated and decked out for the Holiday season. I know you'll enjoy seeing all the festiveness of Pam's Alabama home at Everyday Living. If … [Read more...]
Living Room Board and Batten
by November 12, 2017
We are well into November now and the Holidays are just around the corner. Mark and I have been plugging away at the house and are making lots of progress. For the longest time, the living room has looked like this and it seemed that it was going to look like this for awhile, but after taking a break, Mark got busy and finished this space, just in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas and now it's … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle Flash Sale 2017
by October 24, 2017
Sometimes something really good comes across the internet and today is one of those days! In fact, this is the last day of the Ultimate Homemaking bundle flash sale for this year and it ends tonight at 12:59 pm, so you don't have too long to wait to decide, but I wanted to bring it to your attention in case you might want to get in on it!The links in the post are affiliate links, so just a … [Read more...]
