When we think of vignettes we are probably most familiar with a quick character sketch, the portraying of someone in the style of a vignette in the movies or theatre , or
Year: 2013
Happy Birthday America! To all my readers…… have a wonderful holiday !
I am not sure why, when I first saw this photo I was so moved. I woke up early this morning not feeling quite up to par. The house was silent, more so than is usual.
I thought I would play around with what I had around the house as well as with a few items from the dollar store. Add some colorful flowers for a festive table. We polished off the popcorn and some of the garden berries after the photo shoot, but left the cupcakes for later. I think… Continue reading
I am usually short on bookcase space. Although I have a large dedicated library, I have to have a bookcase in just about every room in the house. I had to make a deal with myself a few years back that if one book came in, another had to leave, and
You have to know by now that I love Shingle style architecture. I came across this architect while looking for some shingle style details. I found a new home designed by Alisberg Parker Architects and Interior Design of Old Greenwich, CT. When I looked at the photos of the interior I was quite surprised… Continue reading
We are officially into the summer season, and the July Fourth celebration is quickly heading our way. There will be many ideas out there for quick holiday decor DIY and crafts, but I thought today I would approach all the red, white and blue from a little bit different perspective.
I planted a perennial daisy two years ago with an expected height of 24 inches. Well, it must have been mislabeled, because that baby grew and grew. Last year, as is often the case, we had summer storms that had significant winds, enough that it blew the stems over. By that time, August, they were… Continue reading
Now this description intrigued me no end, so I had to check it out.
I have some friends, a couple that I met early on in their gift shop when I moved in my twenties to NC. We became acquaintances, then friends, sharing many a conversation over our mutual love of animals. Last week they were honored