Many of you have emailed me asking how the Newf, left to me by my late friend Carole, is doing. You can read my tribute to Carole here. She came home with KBJ and me from Atlanta as Lucy, but Carole knew that I would change her name and why. Way back when, my late husband brought home a goose along with a baby goat. I knew the baby goat was coming, but not the goose. Of course he named that blasted bird Lucy Goosie. From the beginning this adult bird was bonded to Phillip. He would ...Continue reading...
4 April 2018 
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A few weeks ago I added a new widget on the left just under the header which is a photo of my home at the top of every blog post. It is a language translator for those that might prefer to read in a language other than in English . So I emailed my friends Cathie & Gerard in France ...Continue reading...
3 April 2018 
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I have had some requests after I posted photos of my bedroom during the holidays asking "how did I approach putting together my bedroom and my linen choices. First, and most importantly, there is no one correct way, but perhaps I can offer some suggestions about how you can approach the decision making process. So what makes your bedroom choices all come together? Do I choose wall paint colors first? Do I pick linens first? How many pillows? Should you use only white sheets? Rug, wall to wall or ...Continue reading...
14 February 2018 
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This guest bedroom has gone through several changes. It was first a darling nursery, then it was converted to use as a guest bedroom. I was never sure if I might like to use it for something else, perhaps an office or craft room so I ...Continue reading...
14 February 2018 
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Valentine's Day when you were a kid could be exciting, heartbreaking or full of humor. Kids don't often share openly about how they feel about a playmate or friend, ...Continue reading...
11 February 2018 
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I debated and wrestled in my own mind as to whether I should write about this at all. But it really got to me, and at dinner last night I asked KBJ why did this bother me so much. I ruminated on it overnight, thought about it a bit more while doing yesterdays gift guide and decided I would. ...Continue reading...
10 February 2018 
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If you need some ideas I am offering a few, especially for those last minute gift givers. I also think if you find something that speaks to you, I say treat yourself! Well, I hope I have given you some inspiration. Remember, even a homemade card, given with thought and affection, can be the best gift ever. Laters, ...Continue reading...
9 February 2018 
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This has been a winter that seems atypical. Usually by late December and definitely by January, our area has slid from colorful into the gray zone, where the appearance of any spot of color stands out as if photoshopped into a black and white picture. ...Continue reading...
8 February 2018 
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Last week I put away all of the Christmas decorations and I felt a little sad about it. What's not to like about beautiful Santa faces, pretty wreaths and lights on trees? ...Continue reading...
6 February 2018 
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Nine years ago KBJ made me a potting bench for my birthday. He made it so I could have a large surface to plant hanging baskets and the larger pots and not be ...Continue reading...
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