This weekend I attended the Russel Hill Cancer Foundation‘s Seventh Annual White Linen and Wine fundraiser. It was a special evening considering my good friend, Chip Moore, was honored for his courage, strength and endurance in his personal battle against cancer. Chip delivered a poignant and heartfelt speech, quoting George S. Patton, John F. Kennedy, and Helen Keller… Read More
Alexander Randell McKechnie passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016 in Cockeysville, MD. He was born in Tokyo, Japan, on February 8, 1925 to the Reverend Alec and Dorothy McKechnie of Great Neck, NY. After spending his first four years in Japan with his parents on mission, he returned to Great Neck which he considered… Read More
With the Downton Abbey series finale premiering tonight, the fictitious Crawleys, cast, and die-hard fans are preparing for the end of an era. Based upon a trailer released prior to the season six debut, more transformations are in store for the Crawley family who have shown great composure in times of great change while simultaneously making period… Read More
Most of our Thanksgiving travelers arrived a day or two in advance of Thanksgiving. For our pre-turkey festivities, we had a head count of 10 and expected an increase to 16 for the official celebration. Considering Thanksgiving Eve was the 2nd most important meal of the weekend, I wanted to set an inviting table for our guests. In preparation, I was… Read More
Following the success of my easy Halloween Pumpkin Topiary, I decided to try a “live” version with real miniature pumpkins. Using the Williamsburg Apple Cone and miniature varietals such as Jack Be Little, Small Sugar or Baby Boo, I crafted a thrifty Thanksgiving centerpiece that is both beautiful and unique. Miniature varieties are perfect for incorporating into the topiary since they are… Read More
I recently had the good fortune of attending the Alabama – Tennessee football game in Tuscaloosa and was treated to a pre-game lunch with friends at Alabama’s University Club. The University Club is housed in a historic home at the corner of Queen City Avenue and University Boulevard and it’s mission is to provide private dining and special events for the university… Read More