PUMPKIN PANCAKES...I'M HAVING A JUNE CLEAVER DAY!!!

I was very saddened to hear that Barbara Billingsley passed away last Saturday. Leave it to Beaver was one of my very favorite television shows when I was a little girl. I grew up glued to the TV watching June Cleaver...wearing her perfectly starched dresses, an apron, and her tasteful pearls, all the while creating a nurturing atmosphere for Ward, Wally, and the Beaver! Her home was immaculate and she was always there to prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner for her husband and children. She was truly America's Mom!
Well, I definitely have a lot of June Cleaver in me...today I got up (okay, I slept in a bit later than Mrs. Cleaver would have) and got dressed...making sure I wore my tasteful pearls and a seasonal hostess apron. This cute little apron is by April Cornell...

First, I brewed some delicious pumpkin flavored coffee from The Fresh Market...
Then I prepared pumpkin pancakes (a mix) from the The Fresh Market and topped them with maple syrup, also from The Fresh Market...
This is the pumpkin mold I used to get a pumpkin shape! Oh, I think June Cleaver would have loved this touch!!!

I coated the The Paula Deen pan and the pumpkin mold with Pam spray...

I think they turned out well...pumpkin-y and cute!!!

Are you a modern-day June Cleaver? Do you wear a hostess apron and pearls while preparing meals for your family? I'd love to hear from you!

Here's What I Wore

Today, I'm at my desk working..."Here's What I'm Wearing" I've got on my finest stretchy pants, a comfy tee shirt, some thick socks, and my hair is pinned up in one of those tacky clips. Between projects in the office, I'm running back and forth to the garage pulling out Autumn decos. Nope, there will be no photo of me today. But yesterday...

I was out and about town up in Vero Beach. I think I was looking pretty spiffy! "Here's What I Wore." The shift is the 'Oh Jackie' by Lilly, the navy sweater is by J Crew, the navy pocketbook is by Ferragamo, and the navy 'Revas' are by Tory Burch. This is a great transitional dress...100% cotton and cute for the summertime as well as the fall. It also looks great with an ivory or a navy blue knit turtleneck with navy tights.

I stopped in at The Fresh Market Grocers and bought some of their pumpkin stuff...coffee, Peeps, potpourri, pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie, and some huge pumpkins for my porch. I'll tell y'all, I'm just obsessed with all things pumpkin right now. I can't get enough of the aromas of Autumn. So yes, I'm rushing it!!!

Today, I'm a busy little bee getting out all my Autumn decos, photos of which I'll share very soon. I'm also working on a real Southern-y giveaway coming up soon!

Thank you for visiting with me today and I you are all enjoying the final days of Summer 2010!

Dining in the Country & Dining at The Fresh Market

Saturday was a fun day! My friend Kara and I hit the road early to attend a Holiday Open House at Rosebriar Dining, in Eads, Tennessee. Then, on the way back home we stopped at the Fresh Market in Memphis--my second favorite grocers, running close behind Trader Joes! Fresh Market was having their annual holiday meal tasting. Finally, we made one last stop at the Home Decor store in Southaven and picked up an item to help wardrobe a holiday tablescape-in-planning. There was a lot of good food, a little gossiping, and of course, shopping.

Debbie Sisk, owner, Rosebriar Dining

I would like to introduce to y'all a friend of mine. Her name is Debbie Sisk and she's the owner of Rosebriar Dining, in Eads, Tennessee (just outside of Memphis). I first met Debbie through a friend who called me and said "Would you like to go to lunch out in Eads with a group of ladies?" I asked "Where is Eads and what restaurant are we going to?" It was then she told me about Debbie...She caters afternoon teas, luncheons, and dinner parties in her home. Hmmmmmm, I thought, why not? After that first visit, I was hooked. I told everyone I knew about this Debbie Sisk lady. She cooks the most fabulous gourmet meals and serves guests at her dining table, which comfortably seats about 16 people. The recipes consist of fresh ingredients and are served using her finest dinnerware. Debbie and I were a perfect match and partnered together to present Tea and Dining Etiquette programs in her home during the past year.
Debbie is the epitome of a Southern lady; she loves her family and home and she loves to entertain and shop. She has been serving guests in her home for over 14 years and does no advertising--just word of mouth from one Southern Lady to another. Yesterday she held her annual Holiday Open House--clothing, holiday gifts, jewelry, tea, and foods were all elegantly displayed throughout her home. Over 300 ladies attended the event and enjoyed tasting soups, dips, cakes and a hot beverage of apple cider with red hots--they also shopped like Southern recessionistas.
I almost screamed when I saw these cute wellies. I knew I had to have them! Thank goodness she had my size, 'cuz I love them. If you would like to get a pair (they are $39.95), Debbie will be glad to send them to you. Her contact information will be listed later in this post.

I had to fight for these cute little containers...and a holiday tablescape was born when I saw them! Stay tuned for that in December.

First, I will show some photos of Debbie's house taken during the past summer, then I will show the photos from yesterday's event.

Rosebriar...Dining in the Country

What a lovely setting for an afternoon tea, luncheon, or dinner party

The side board, on a normal day...

The next three photos are of the parlor...a proper spot for a "Low Tea"

The parlor The parlor--a perfect place to serve a "Low Tea"

Rosebriar...Holiday Open House

Let's shop...she'll take cash, credit, or check!

Parlor mantle vignette--right side Parlor mantle vignette--Left side
Vintage tree in parlor

Family room mantel

Dining sideboard--left side Dining sideboard--right side
Master bedroom
Bedside table vignette
Master bedroom chandelier
Vintage tree in master bedroom

Powder room

An additional bathroom

I hope you had fun meeting Debbie and visiting her beautiful home. If you are ever in the Memphis area, call Debbie and make a reservation. You can visit her online at http://rosebriardining.com/.

So, we headed back to DeSoto County and stopped off at The Fresh Market for some groceries. They were holding their annual Holiday Meal Tasting...more food--okay, no problem.

The servers at The Fresh Market Roasted turkey with gravy, dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn souffle, and sweet potatoe casserole--it was excellent!

When we were almost home, we stopped at the Home Decor Store in Southaven, Mississippi and I picked up another item for that holiday tablescape-in-planning I mentioned earlier in the post.


With all that party food, shopping, and gossiping, the day was over. But it was perfect!

I am so glad you stopped by today; I'm off now to enjoy some warm pumpkin scones and hot tea with my friend Kara.