"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ― Anatole France It's no secret that I come from a family of animal lovers. We seem to become more enamored with our pets as we age. Even my grandparents named each cow in their herd and gave out ranch cubes (cow cookies) with abandon. I've shared with you … [Read more...]
To Farmhouse or Not to Farmhouse?
Farmhouse Decor Over the last 5+ years, I (along with the rest of America) have faithfully watched Fixer Upper catapult farmhouse decor. With our TVs tuned to HGTV, we dutifully watched every Tuesday night. Almost every house on the series was adorned with copious amount of shiplap, subway tile, distressed finishes and rustic wood. … [Read more...]
Ultimate Party Planning Checklist FREE DOWNLOAD!
Party and holiday season are almost upon us...are you ready? There seems to be a million things to do and to remember. Don't fret, Barefoot Readers - I have a little something to help you out if you are hosting any type of event during this crazy, busy, joyful season. I have done my fair share of party giving and party planning. … [Read more...]
Gardening and My Black Thumb
My mom is a gardening goddess. She can grow anything...like, she could put a broom handle in the ground and it would grow and bloom. I, on the other hand, am notorious for my "black thumb;" I am an unintentional homicidal maniac with plants (would that make me a herbicidal maniac?). Mr. Barefoot jokes that plants start trembling in my … [Read more...]
The Very Best Deviled Eggs
If you have been to a party in the South, you know that deviled eggs are a must-have! It's simply not an event unless deviled eggs make an appearance. It seems to be a universal favorite. This fabulous appetizer has international yet very humble beginnings as even peasants were able to gather fresh eggs and make something special out … [Read more...]
Powder Room Before, During and After
Almost every home has a powder room or half bath that tends to be used more often than full bathrooms. My home has a a tiny 5 x 5 powder room off the living room that was builder grade and plain. Before Initially, there was maroon wallpaper with a shell (?) pattern on it in here - no pics of this atrocity as I am still trying to erase … [Read more...]
Scout, the Barefoot Hospitality Hound
Hello! My name is Scout and I am half of the "Hound Duo" at Barefoot Hospitality. I was adopted by my humans from Rescue Me, a rescue organization they discovered at the North Texas Irish Festival a few years ago; I reminded them of their first dog, Raffles (RIP). As a puppy I very lucky to have been taken off the streets of Fort Worth, … [Read more...]
Zoe and Scout, the Barefoot Hospitality Hounds
Hello there! Our names are Zoe and Scout, and we are the Barefoot Hospitality Hounds/Mascots. We are referred to as" Zozo," "Zoekins," "Scouters," "Scoutaramalamadingdong," and collectively, as "The Dingos." I am Zoe, the blonde in the foreground of the picture. Since I am the eldest, I will post today and allow Scout to post … [Read more...]
A Royal Baby and A Love for All Things British
Another Royal Baby! Did you hear the royal baby news? There's going to be a third Prince or Princess! Isn't it funny how so many Americans are fascinated by the British Royal Family? Are you one of those Americans? I am! Even before Downton Abbey took America by storm or London hosted the Olympics several years ago, I had a love … [Read more...]
So Close to Amazing Book Launch
Happy Labor Day, friends! Today is an extra special post as I am helping to launch a fabulous book written by my dearest and oldest friend (not "oldest" as in age, but the friend I have had for the longest duration of time), Karianne Wood. I am exactly one day older than Karianne, so we decided it would be a brilliant idea to have a … [Read more...]
Groceries and Sitcoms
I'm tackling a universal necessity of life today: grocery shopping. Ugh. With more options than ever available to us for acquisition of necessary foodstuffs, I thought I would share a particularly detailed spectacle that I have observed when shopping with my parents... My Parents My parents are the stuff that sitcoms are made of (and … [Read more...]
Fall Decorating
I have a terrible, deep, dark secret that I hesitate to share with anyone, especially the Blogosphere, but here it is: I am not a "Fall person." I know, it's shocking. It's not that I don't love a marginal dip in temperatures (still near 90 degrees in Texas which qualifies as Summer just about anywhere else) or full-on football season, … [Read more...]
Hurricane Harvey Relief
This is not the "inaugural" post I had planned to write, but here it is...I am a native Texan and I am devastated and haunted by the images of the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey. Of course, you have seen many of the same images of the suffering and loss from this natural disaster. I have decided that instead of fretting and … [Read more...]
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