BIG CHANGES AT STONEGABLE... COMING SOON!

I have been keeping a secret for a few months... and it has been hard not to give it away! Thank goodness I can finally tell you today!!!

After 4 1/2 year of blogging and 1,457 posts I am finally moving to WORDPRESS.... and my blog is being totally redesigned!

I have been working with Julie at BLOGGER BOUTIQUE for months to make StoneGable even better and more user friendly! AND  StoneGable will have a new, fresh look without loosing my signature style (lots of big images).

The day has finally come!!!! It is moving day!

So what does that mean for my readers?

It means no new posts for a few days... I have so many posts and pictures to move that the whole process might take up to 3 days! 

You can still enjoy all of my past posts and dive into my archives for inspiration... all 1,456 previous posts!

Or you can follow me on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, PINTEREST or INSTAGRAM where I'll be hanging out!

And when I am finally moved to Wordpress, I will begin posting new material right away. It may take a little while before I learn the Wordpress ropes. So please be patient while I learn how to navigate this new system.

The end goal is to give StoneGable a new, fresh and friendly look and to help bring more and better material to my dear readers.

I love the idea of moving forward and improving StoneGable!

Let's do it together!

EASY AND ORGANIZED BILL PAYING SYSTEM

Do you have an easy bill paying system... or does your mail lay in piles around the house? Are your bills sandwiched between Southern Living magazine and the Ballard Design catalog and lots of messy papers?

I HATE PAYING BILLS!

I don't have a mind for numbers and I think accounting is my own personal h__l!

But I'm not really into the idea of bill collectors calling me on the phone or knocking at my door...

 So, I came up with an EASY system to pay all our bills. A system that is very clear cut and organized and doesn't take a lot of time...

THE SCOOP #128

Hello fellow Scoopers! So glad you stopped by to share the inspiration!

One of the hardest things for me to decorate was my coffee tables. After lots of research and practice I came up with...

5 TIPS TO STYLE A COFFEE TABLE LIKE A PRO

works every time!!! With these tips and a little practice you will have stylish, chic coffee tables too!

I hope you will stop by and check it out...

ON THE MENU WEEK OF JULY 21, 2014

It took a little longer than usual, but tomato season has begun at StoneGable! I love seeing garden tomatoes on my weekly menu and I love eating them even more!

If you make one thing this week it should be the zucchini latkes! They are amazing with in season zucchini... and tomatoes on the side!

Now, here's what's ON THE MENU...

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE... PRINTABLE CHALKBOARD ART

Today's Sunday Scripture is a wonderful promise from the Lord! First given to the Jews and also a promise to all those who have faith in Jesus Christ...

5 TIPS TO STYLE A COFFEE TABLE LIKE A PRO

I used to feel so out of my element when I styled a coffee table. After years and years of frustration, I was determined to find a way to style a great coffee table... EVERY TIME!

After lots and lots of research and practice I'm now a confident coffee table stylist!!!  I've come up with 5 no-fail tips to style a coffee table like a pro!

We are talking coffee table styling 101! E-A-S-Y and simple to apply! I don't need to style a coffee table worthy of the Biltmore... just one that looks great at StoneGable...

THE SUMMER FARMHOUSE KITCHEN

Every season brings it's own influence and impact to my farmhouse kitchen! 

Summer means big bouquets of flowers, fresh fruit and produce and lots of visitors to my farmhouse kitchen!

It's a busy time of canning and freezing and making dishes that go from the garden to the table! Summer is the time of year I think my kitchen shines!

5 TIPS FOR A FABULOUS EASY BRUNCH

I think I could be crowned QUEEN OF THE FABULOUS, EASY BRUNCH! We have lots of overnight guests here at StoneGable and that mean feeding them breakfast! After years of hosting I think I have refined the process for a fabulous brunch!!!

I've put together 5 EASY, EASY tips for a no cook breakfast or brunch that will leave your guest full, impressed and happy ... and you with lots of time and energy to enjoy the rest of the day!

THE SCOOP #127

Are you ready to party? I sure hope so!!!

I've so enjoyed all the great,creative posts you have been sharing! I've gotten so many fabulous ideas from YOU! Thanks so so much!!!!

Did you see  10 ESSENTIALS OF A FARMHOUSE KITCHEN...

ON THE MENU WEEK OF JULY 14, 2014

A very eventful week is now behind me! It started off with my son Christopher having a big surgery... then my birthday... and then the Haven Blogger's Conference.

Chris went through surgery well and is beginning a long healing process and I am sitting in the Atlanta Airport as I write this. The plane is delayed and am anxious to get home!

But, I've had lots of time to think about recipes and StoneGable and family and all I learn at Haven and next week's posts.

But for now...

 Here's what's ON THE MENU...

CONQUERING PAPER CLUTTER

One of the hardest things to conquer around the house is paper clutter! If you are like me, you could almost drown in all the papers you deal with on a daily basis.

Paper clutter can pile up fast and be very stressful! And before you know it... it's out of hand and overflowing!

But don't worry, I have a very, very, easy way to rid yourself of paper clutter!  

I'll show you a couple of basic steps to get your papers in order and under control!

ORCHIDS IN A SHELL DIY

Do you have a pretty bowl, basket, plate, container or whatever laying around unused? One that you often think... "I wish I could do something with this... it's too pretty to sit in the cupboard"?

I felt that way too! I had a beautiful large oyster shell bowl that sat in my basement and was only used when I made a low country boil.

I found an easy, no-brainer way to display my oyster bowl so I can enjoy it everyday!

It took 10 minutes to make this stately orchid display. I found an amazing little secret for keep the orchids standing upright and very secure in the shallow bowl... everyone should know about this...

I'll show you how I did it...

10 ELEMENTS OF A FARMHOUSE KITCHEN

Don't we love kitchens! Even if you don't cook, most of us have a love affair with a great looking kitchen! And farmhouse kitchens are so on trend right now.  They never go out of style really... because they are such a classic!

I'm happy to see farmhouse kitchens so popular right now!


A farmhouse kitchen can be dressy and elegant... chippy and rustic... or anything in between!

It can be French or Tuscan or All-American... and more!!

Today I'm sharing 10 decor elements that sing AMERICAN FARMHOUSE style ...

THE SCOOP #126

Did you have a fun 4th of July weekend? We sure did, here at StoneGable! It's hard to believe that we are on the "downside" of the summer season.

But don't fret there is still lots of summer left and lot of great summer ideas here at 

THE SCOOP!

Before we begin this week's SCOOP I want to share some exciting news!

 I am in this months edition ofCELEBRATING EVERYDAY LIFE... a gorgeous magazine...

HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?

Our garden is full of beauty and surprise! Every day I can find new wonders if I look intently for them.

Today, come with me and let's take an up close look at what's growing in my vegetable garden....

you just might be surprised and marvel too!

ON THE MENU WEEK OF JULY 7, 2014

This is a busy and eventful week, here at StoneGable!

 My son, Christopher is having major surgery. It is called Periactebular Osteotomy or PAO.

I'm asking for lots and lots of prayers for him, his sweet wife Abby and for us too.

We expect all will go well and my son will be able to walk normally again. Please keep us in your prayers. I'll update you through my facebook page...https://www.facebook.com/StoneGableblog.

Thanks so much! Now here's what's ON THE MENU...

GOD BLESS AMERICA FREE CHALKBOARD PRINTABLE

Let's celebrate this great country we live in by showing our patriotism and acknowledge where our blessings come from!

Here's a chalkboard printable ready to be printed out and framed. Suitable for 5 x 7 or 6 x 4.

To print this chalkboard art click HERE

Yes, God does bless AMERICA!

THE BEST AND EASIEST COOKIE ICE CREAM SANDWICH YOU WILL EVER EAT!

I know you think this claim might be a tad far fetched... THE BEST AND EASIEST COOKIE ICE CREAM SANDWICH YOU WILL EVER EAT!

But, by the end of this post I bet I'll have you convinced!

I think most people love cookies and ice cream... and here's a way to put them together for a treat that is simply scrumptious...

CELEBRATING EVERYDAY LIFE

Once in a great while you come across something so inspiring, so very beautiful, and so full of graceful and exquisite ways to live that it makes your soul want to sing!

That's how I feel about Jennifer Carroll's magazine 

CELEBRATING EVERYDAY LIFE.

The July/August issue is in print and digital copy now!

And I am so honored (really off the wall excited) to be a contributor in this issue! ME? I can hardly believe it!

Here"s a flipbook sample of CELEBRATING EVERYDAY LIFE just for you...

FRONT PORCH SITTING... CREATING A STYLISH OUTDOOR SPACE

When the weather gets hot and steamy things slow down here at StoneGable.  We take more breaks and spend more time on the porch... still outside but in the shade.

Here are a few changes and addition to my front porch and rockers where the drinks are cold, the breeze is light and there is always a free rocker to sit and relax...

THE SCOOP #125

WE HAVE A WINNER!

Last week I revealed my NEW PATIO and the kind folks at TIKI BRAND PRODUCTS gave me some wonderful prizes to give away! 

The winner of the Antigua Fire Sculpture and 2 Island King Tiki Torches is...