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Grits and Glamour
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Grits and Glamour perfectly describes my home. A lot of Southern charm mixed with a speck or two of glamour. Or, at least I hope you see it that way, too. I hope to introduce you to some Southern ways and some Southern decor. Cause deep down inside - we're all a little bit Southern. :-)
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I Heart Life...

Its been a great weekend...I have been puttzing around the house  - still trying to get everything back in order after the Great Paint Escapades 2012. When you only have the weekends t...

05 feb 12

Just a few reminders about some upcoming Bloggy Parties....

Its been a slow weekend here at The Grits House. First of all, my darling Grandlove Roo, my Son (his Dad) and I came down with that nasty, icky Norovirus.  Bad stuff, I tell you.  ...

05 feb 12

Our Trip to England: Tetbury in the Cottswald

Our Trip to England: The Cotswalds We planned our drive through the Cotswalds with a few choice towns and villages in mind.But, we also just winged it - according to what our tummies were s...

02 feb 12

Why is *that* in your garden?

I know its several months before Spring, but as the Seed and Garden Catalogs start rolling in, I get these itches and tinglings to get my hands dirty.   I also have a little secret whe...

01 feb 12

I am asking you a favor....

I am asking for everyone on my followers list to join me in prayer for two special Bloggers. Out of respect for them and their privacy,I will only say what their prayer needs are... Please pray ...

31 jan 12

My name is Barb, and I am addicted to Chairs!

Chair:  (Noun)   A piece of furniture consisting of a seat, legs, back, and often arms, designed to accommodate one person. Or, here is my version of the definition:Chair: (yummy) A pi...

31 jan 12

What Magazine Reveals Your Style the Most?

If I had to choose two publications which portrayed the essence of personal my style, there would be two. Like many design enthusiasts, I love catalogs and magazines and coffee table books,...

30 jan 12

Our Trip to England: Cambridge

We did not have a lot of time to spend in Cambridge.   We basically had one evening and then we spent the  following morning touring the town by both  double-decker bus and on foot. It...

27 jan 12

Kirsty Allies Home for Sale...Wow!

Recently, Kirstie Alley put her home on the market  for sale.  I made her a very "fair" offer but have yet to  hear back from her. (hmph)  :)  jk - I wish! *If I had ...

24 jan 12

Dining Room Sideboard Before and After

Last week - I asked if you preferred "Buff" or "Shine"  when it came to your silver. Overwhelmingly, most everyone still prefers "Shine." I have to say I agree, for ...

22 jan 12

Do You Prefer To Go Buff? :-0

Is it  question I ask myself often? Do I go Buff? ... or do I go Shine? (pinterest) Im talking silver.....of course.  :) Do you buff yours or do you shine it? The other day, when I shared m...

21 jan 12

My Love Affair with Moss...

Moss.Theres just something about it.  Textural. Tactile. Earthy. I even love the smell.  The essence of Mother Nature. My favorite is reindeer moss.  Well, I use the word "moss"...

18 jan 12

I am extremely excited and happy to say I have teamed up with three other lovely Blogger friends to help host a fun Easter and Spring Event... "The Egg-xellent Spring Party" It kicks off...

17 jan 12

My Winter Mantle...

This has been a weekend of football, football and more football.  And that means one thing.   Decorating! Dont get me wrong, I enjoy football, too.  But, I am not one to sit through al...

15 jan 12

Our England Trip - Hever Castle: Pt 2

Welcome back to our tour of England.  Sit back, grab a cup of tea and a freshly baked scone.... and enjoy your visit to Hever Castle. Here is a quick history of Hever Castle:The beautiful Hever ...

15 jan 12

To me, the area of my home which causes me the most trouble  after packing up the last of the Christmas ornaments is the mantle. Generally, my Christmas mantle is a plethora of greenery, fruits ...

10 jan 12

Our Trip to England - Tonbridge

As many of you know, my husband and I took a wonderful 8-day trip to England over the Christmas holiday.Yes, it was cold and rainy - but it only added to the scenario. Although, I will say - Eng...

09 jan 12

Creating a Gallery-Style Wall...

When we added on our large Family Room addition several years ago,  I knew I wanted it to have an overall "English Meets Traditional American" feel. During our three years of living in B...

09 jan 12

We Have a Winner!!!! Blog Header Giveaway!

It took me a while to make sure that I had everyones name ... to include all the extra chances to win for posting the giveaway button, etc - but I am happy to say we have a winner. Congrats Suzyq fro...

08 jan 12

Last Chance to Win....Blog Header Giveaway

Have you registered for the chance to win a new Blog Header? If not, today is your last chance.  I will be choosing the winner this evening and making the announcement, too. Get your name into t...

08 jan 12

Putting your design thoughts on paper...

Fabric! It has always been the one design element that has gotten me into trouble!  I can see a beautiful piece of fabric and within 5 minutes I have a total visual re-design of my entire home. ...

06 jan 12

My "I Hope to Accomplish in 2012" in my Home List...

I have always subscribed to the school of thought that one must write down their goals in order to be able to visualize them.  I am also a graduate (summa cum laude) of List Making.  I LOVE...

04 jan 12

Winter 2011 Blog Header Give-Away!

Its a New Year!   So dont you want a new look for your Blog? I am giving away another Blog Header.Your choice - a Winter look like above, or any look you choose. There are three ways you ca...

03 jan 12

Im back!

Hello Everyone! We got home at 4am this morning, and we have basically just been  recovering from a tremendous amount of jet lag all day. I am sad to say I had some severe camera issues while we...

28 dec 11

Sending Each of You Christmas Blessings....

Its almost time for Mr. Grits and I to leave for England.  We will be driving tomorrow to Raleigh to stay the night and will be in the air by noon on Saturday.  I have so much to do between...

15 dec 11

Check out the newest Blog Header winners design....

Congrats to Rhonda at Ramblings of a Southern Girlfor winning the FREE Christmas Blog Header Giveaway. Please visit Rhondas site to see her beautiful home showcased for Christmas, as seen in som...

15 dec 11

Its a Winner!! Blog Header Give-Away!

 The random number generator chose lucky #7!!!!! Congrats goes to Rhonda at Ramblings of a Southern Girl! Rhonda - I will be emailing you this morning.   Look for Rhondas new Blog Header in...

09 dec 11

Would You Like to Win a New Blog Header for the Holidays?

Several of you have emailed me asking about my new blog header, and wanting to know who made it for me. I appreciate the kind words, but truly its a simply made design which I created myself.   ...

07 dec 11

Oh Holy Light....

Every year during Christmas - I like to keep a look out for the "must have" item of the Season. This year.... I think its Lanterns.  I am guilty, too!  I love them! Last Christmas, ...

06 dec 11

The cheapest and easiest decorating for Christmas!

Without a doubt, the best deal you can find on Christmas decorations is ordinary glass or plastic balls. Even the Dollar Store offers inexpensive ornaments of all  shapes and designs.  For ...

04 dec 11

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