by Mary Carver | Nov 22, 2010 | Giving Up on Perfect
Thank you so much for playing along with me last week! The Week of Giveaways was so much fun! And, now, the moment you’ve been waiting for…the winners! (Except for the CD. I’ll announce that in a couple days.) Mint Julep Monograms: Marlene, who...
by Mary Carver | Nov 22, 2010 | Home Life, recipes & food
As we head into the holiday season {or, later, six more weeks of winter}, most of us start craving and making our favorite comfort foods. Heavy, savory, delicious comfort foods. Mmmm… However, while I’m quite a fan of the holiday carbapalooza (Can you say...
by Mary Carver | Nov 20, 2010 | Giving Up on Perfect
One of my favorite movies of all time is Two Weeks Notice. Don’t judge me. I realize it’s not exactly award-winning cinema. But I like it. And for some reason, I find myself quoting it, referring to it or, let’s be honest, watching it on cable on a fairly regular...
by Mary Carver | Nov 18, 2010 | Giving Up on Perfect
Several weeks ago, I received an invitation to a baby shower. It requested the honor of my presence (in not so many words) at a casual brunch for two girls from my church. I’m friends with one of the girls, but I didn’t know the other girl at all. I checked the guest...
by Mary Carver | Nov 15, 2010 | Giving Up on Perfect
Blogging is a lot like parenting. It looks so easy until you start doing it yourself! Once you’ve joined the ranks of parents and/or bloggers, though, things are a little more clear. You understand why parents/bloggers can’t stop talking about their babies. And why...