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Lemurs: “Up Close and Personal” at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo – Part 2

Our visit to the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo included an “up close and personal” visit with the Lemurs. We were excited to get to pet the Lemurs and see their unique personalities. Although visitors are not allowed to pick up the Lemurs, we were very excited that the Lemurs chose to sit on top of my husband (which is allowed) Later we were privileged to see …

Storage Challenges – What We’ve Been Up To Lately

A leak in the storage unit we use for holiday items, extra dishes and tablescape items, has damaged some things and made a mess of others. This post contains what we wish we had know about storage units and storage areas. We are in the process of moving from this unit to another unit and applying what we have learned. …

Tablescape Celebrating the Paris Olympics

This tablescape celebrates the 2024 Paris Olympics! This Olympic Tablescape features 7 sports of the approximately 32 sports in the summer Olympics. In this Tablescape Mattel’s Barbie and Ken play the roles of all the athletes as well as of a Sportscaster and Cameraman. Other Olympic items on the table are an Olympic flag, plates, glasses, and imitation Olympic Medals. The flags of many different countries hang …

Poolside Dining with Pink and Purple Posies

This poolside table and yard feature flowers that are believed to be safe for Fido – which means in our case – safe for our Simba. The purple Texas Sage in full bloom, along with the pink Crape Myrtle, inspired the use of the pink and purple hydrangea dishes and serving pieces. …

Simba’s Boat Bravery and Other Patriotic Holiday Adventures

This post shares the story of our dog Simba, from his first trip on the boat (at 11 weeks), through his accident while getting on the boat to a “retraining” session, where we attempt to encourage “Boat Bravery”. …

July 4, 2024

A blast from the past – Patriotic Tablescapes and Patriotic outdoor decor. …