Mother’s Day is right around the corner and many folks are checking the internet for “the perfect gift”. Our Mother’s Day tradition in the Chiles household has always been to have a Sunday afternoon picnic someplace and the “gift” has always been outdoor plants to Continue reading →
My posts will probably be Scotland heavy for awhile just because I have so many pictures and it was such a great trip. Today’s post will be picture heavy with limited text but I figure that will be just fine with most of my readers. Continue reading →
Sometimes plain is beautiful. I especially think that this is true with today’s featured teapot. A pretty white teapot is the perfect teapot to bring to the table when sharing tea with friends, don t’ you think? This lovely little white number was an inexpensive Continue reading →
May has come and here we are – already a few days into the month. It is always an exciting time here at It’s Just Life around the first of the month because we share Comments for a Cause. Comments for a Cause began way Continue reading →
We know them as cows in the great United States but in Scotland the beloved animal is affectionately known as a coo . Who knew, right? Well, I did, but it is not something that you would normally know. If you know me, you know Continue reading →
How do you start an overseas trip off in style? Why, stay at the TWA Hotel at JFK airport, of course. If you have never heard of this hotel – let me tell you this- it is one not to miss if you can. Think Continue reading →
Anytime we travel I always keep my eyes open for teapots. Our recent trip to Scotland provided many opportunities to find teapots. From fancy afternoon tea at one of our luxury accommodations to casual tea in pubs and restaurants, I was surrounded by teapots. The Continue reading →
Chris and I just got back from a fabulous trip to Scotland with our son, Aaron and his wife and her parents. I have a LOT to share about this wonderful trip but for today as jet lag hits me I will focus on sharing Continue reading →
I love to share books on the blog that I have read that I think are worth reading. I am looking forward to some intense book time in the next couple of weeks as we travel (if I am not too busy hiking and sightseeing) Continue reading →
Sometimes it is all about timing. Many times it is all about timing. I appreciate that and this week I have seen God’s hand in the timing of things and am incredibly grateful. We’ve had a love hate relationship with living in the woods. While Continue reading →
