Welcome to another installment of ‘Oh My Word’ a monthly series where me and my southern gals team up to bring you some tips….Southern Style. This month we are talking drinks and if you are visiting from Refresh Restyle and can walk a straight line, from her summer cocktail over to my porch…Welcome. Glad to have…
Goodbye 85.8 degree temps, Hello 95.8 degrees….just like that. Welcome July. Although we have some amazing things going on in July, it’s not one of my fav’s when it comes to the temperatures. Way too hot. When you walk from the house to the garage ( approximately 8 steps) and sweat is already dripping from…
There are a few things a southern woman just can’t live without, sweet ice tea, shrimp and grits and …….. a monogram. And today I am sharing easy ways to incorporate monograms in your decor….Southern Style. Don’t get me wrong, we love a good pair of boots and pink John Deere tractors, but a great…
I just love Spring time. My most favorite season of the year. From flower buds emerging…. opening windows to let in the fresh air….. sitting outside on the front porch with a light blanket wrapped around me, talking to my husband about all the outdoor adventures we can’t wait to start. I also love projects…
When I bought this light 12 years ago, I never thought I would be replacing it’s bronze finish with satin nickle….from a can. But I did…… Nor did I see replacing the off white shades that worked once upon a time with updated burlap shades ….from Hobby Lobby. The shades are a great compliment to this…
Happy New Year! Well the readers have spoken. The votes are in. And based on what you enjoyed reading in 2013 at Top This Top That, here are your favorite posts from the year. Best room switch……. Breakfast Room Best Painting Risk of the Year…….. here Favorite Burlap Project ……. Burlap Trees Best Place to take a nap…
Welcome to new and old friends of Duke Manor Farm and Happy Holidays. I am Laura and this is the 27th stop on the Christmas Home Tour. I am so excited you are here today. Living in the South, we just love it when people come to visit……. it’s just when they don’t leave that we have…
The Beauty Of Fall Colors Around Duke Manor Farm. As you prepare to gather for Thanksgiving and the kickoff to the busy holiday season I wanted to share random shots of natures colorful beauty from around Duke Manor Farm. I find the easiest way for me to decompress is to take a walk around Duke Manor Farm….and…
So tell me, have you ever ……. Forgotten the butter for the rolls, the cranberries or the gravy? Couldn’t find enough flatware for the table, enough of your cream colored plates and don’t know what you did with your little turkey salt and pepper shakers? Forget that the house is a mess, your guests are…
Well today’s the 3rd and last day of the Halloween Tour. A tour where spook and spectacular collide. So far we have seen……. A tour that showcased my chic and creepy here. A tour where Skeletons and mod podge came together here. A tour of a creepy mantle here A tour that even featured “semi-spooky” here…
Ideas for your Fall Home I just love this time of the year…….. the chill in the air, fall festivals, mums blooming and the beautiful fall colors. If I had to choose, I would prefer to decorate for fall before any of the other holidays. Not only is it my most favorite season, there is…
As they say in the South….Howdy! I am so glad that you stopped by today. I have been waiting for you on the front porch with a large glass of iced tea ready to show you around Duke Manor. Sweet or unsweetened? Ahhh Iced Tea……It’s pretty much the southern staple around here, along with some bug…