Growing up in West Texas, I never celebrated, or for that matter, heard of Mardi Gras. It wasn’t until my family moved to Biloxi, Miss., in 1989, that Mardi Gras even entered my life. The purple, yellow, and green costumes and masks; the dozens of parades up and down the coast in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas; the beads, small and large; and the King Cakes. Photo Credit: Etsy.com My last two years in high school were spent in Biloxi, Miss., and in February I participated in several parades because I was in the band and we marched in […]
Let’s Hear it for Springtime!
I am looking forward to Spring! I love the cool, crisp weather in the morning and evening, but I am looking forward to warmer days. And to be honest, I’m over all of this snow! Photo Credit: sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net So, come on Spring… Bring me your pollen, your blooming trees and flowers, your warm days and cool nights, your afternoon showers, and your pollen (yes, I meant to say pollen twice, because it tint our vehicles a lovely yellow and make us sneeze repeatedly). In looking forward to Spring, I’m looking forward to the yumminess of fresh salads and tasty beverages. […]
Happy Valentine’s Day
I’m kind of sappy, a bit of a romantic, and totally in love with love, which is why I decided to continue celebrating Valentine’s Day for as long as I can! Photo Source: http://bippityboppityboo.tumblr.com Photo Source: http://camillestyles.com Photo Source: www.google.com Photo Source: http://the-one-with-the-friends-blog.tumblr.com Photo Source: http://pearlsandibbons.tumblr.com How did you spend Valentine’s Day? I’d love to hear from you! Have a great day! **You can follow me on Instagram @ vannadee37.
Book Review: Hunger Games Trilogy
Katniss. Gale. Peeta. It’s the love triangle that has the hearts and minds of this generation catching fire! I just finished listening to the final book in the Hunger Games Trilogy. All three books were very well-written. Suzanne Collins sure knows how to spin a phrase. Photo Credit: keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk / Pinterest The Hunger Games, Book 1, introduces us to several memorable characters: Katniss Everdeen, who volunteers as tribute in place of her sister in the Reaping; Katniss’ best friend, Gale Hawthorne, who loves her and promises to take care of her family in the event that she doesn’t come back […]
My Pinterest-Styled Dream House
Ever since I discovered Pinterest, I have been practically obsessed with styling my wardrobe, my meals, and my dream home. Of course, if you know me, then you know about my retirement plans. I’m not anywhere near retirement age, but can you blame a girl for dreaming? Between now and our retirement, my husband and I are going to have to pinch our pennies in order to afford everything I want in my dream home. I’ve put together a few photos of the rooms I envision in my dream home, so come with me and imagine a beautifully styled retirement […]