Hidden Magnolias

It is that time of year and one of my favorite places to get a pumpkin is the Mt Paran County Store. The courtyard is filled with gorgeous pumpkins as well as fun Halloween art.  Pumpkins of every size and color.  Rows of them -- all lined up awaiting inspection. Lots more goodies and such a wonderful display of Halloween goodies as well.  You just can’t help being happy walking around all this. I just love how pretty these pumpkins and and yard art look, all piled up together. So festive. If you haven't been by, drop in. You will love it! Happy Halloween!!!

There are only four things a Southern woman really needs: A perfectly seasoned cast skillet. A must for cornbread and fried chicken or okra. AquaNet. After all, we live with nonstop humidity. Good pearls. Lipstick. A quote from Anne George - one of my favorite Southern writers: "I brushed my teeth, combed my hair, and slapped on some lipstick, the minimum I figured I could get away with if I were hit by a truck on the way to Philip's house. Every woman in the world knows you have to wear clean underwear in case you are hit by a truck, but lipstick may be a Southern thing. You want to look pretty when the  firemen unhinge your door with the jaws of life, and the paramedics rush you to the waiting helicopter for the trip to Carraway or University Hospital. The condition of your underwear might be questionable by that time but, by damn, your lips would be Shimmering Coral, and there's something to be said for that."

Like most Southerners, I have a real love/hate relationship with Magnolias. I love the way they look. I love the way they smell. I love the pods. I hate the leaves. They are everywhere.  They never seem to disintegrate. But.....they do make pretty wreaths. http://www.bhg.com http://westonfarms.com http://www.prettypinktulips.com Pinterest Don't you think? Enjoy the beginnings of fall!