Deck the Halls!

Deck the Halls!

It is so hard to believe that Christmas is but a little more than a week away. The photos below are not so much ...Continue reading...

Decorating the Christmas Tree

Decorating the Christmas Tree

For many of those that live in the south, Christmas decorating begins the day after Thanksgiving. I cling to my childhood memories of decorating the house starting around the first of December, and culminating in decorating the tree about a week before Christmas. The tree remained up until Twelfth Night (this year it is January 5th) when many towns had gatherings and huge xmas tree bonfires to warm the usually freezing night air. It officially marked the end of the holiday season, although, as ...Continue reading...

Thanksgiving 2013

Thanksgiving 2013

    We thank Thee for food and remember the hungry. We thank Thee for health ...Continue reading...

Thanksgiving Table Inspiration

Thanksgiving Table Inspiration

Thanksgiving is just a bit more than a week away so I thought I would offer some inspiration and ideas about the table. This year we will happily join dear friends for dinner, but when home I really enjoy pulling out all the stops when it comes to setting the table. ...Continue reading...

Amaryllis in Time for the Holiday

Amaryllis in Time for the Holiday

Amaryllis are especially popular during the Christmas holidays but many people are intimidated by them. It shouldn't be so. Although Christmas is weeks away, ...Continue reading...

The Color is Mostly Gone.

The Color is Mostly Gone.

Autumn is literally flying by. With strong winds last week, the leaves have quivered  and sailed to the ground in whirlwind manner, adding to the stark views through the woods where every bit of goings on can now be seen and not just heard. Strangely ...Continue reading...

Lisa Kovvuri Fine Art

Lisa Kovvuri Fine Art

I am really excited to introduce you to an artist that I have admired for many years now. It has been a joy to watch this artist find and grow her talent. ...Continue reading...

Apocalypse? Zombie Attack? No Problem For This House….

Apocalypse? Zombie Attack? No Problem For This House….

Worried about an Apocalypse? Maybe a Zombie attack? Maybe you just don't want Santa to come down your chimney, or do you need to choose a specific night where he can have access? How about noisy or nosy or obnoxious neighbors? How about a house where home owners insurance probably isn't necessary? For what ever reason, here is a building that might be the end all of all buildings. Don't let the top secret look fool you. Please make sure that you scroll down to look at all the photos, because you ...Continue reading...

House on a Salt Pond

House on a Salt Pond

Back in May I featured the beautiful restoration of a shingle style home by Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders. If you missed ...Continue reading...

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

I have been immersed in various projects and needed to stay with them so I wasn't able to write for a bit, but I am glad to be back. For today?  Just a fun post ...Continue reading...