Remember our new place in Maine? I'm thrilled to say we'll be moving furniture up very soon :) If you are a new reader, first of all, welcome, and please allow me to catch you up to speed. After an extensive search for a vacation home, Tom and I finally [...]
From a 1918 letter by author, cartoonist and journalist Jame Grover Thurber (1894-1961): "...the whole of Paris is a vast university of Art, Literature and Music...it is worth anyone's while to dally here for years. Paris is a seminar, a post graduate course in Everything." What do you love about [...]
As self taught gardeners, Tom and I spend a great deal of time and effort designing, cultivating and nurturing our gardens. We've planted every single tree, shrub, perennial and bulb ourselves. We also do all the pruning, watering, weeding, etc., etc. Of course some plants just don't make it despite [...]
Hello ~ We made it: spring at last! After a long, cold winter, this gardener is elated to see signs of spring - from the return of the songbirds to the earliest daffodils blooming cheerfully. I welcome the warmth of the sunshine melting the last patches of snow. Winter be [...]
Step inside this historic Colonial house and you forget you are in Washington, DC. Studying the eclectic assemblage of art, books and furnishings, you are transported around the world through the centuries. Welcome to the home of Charlet and Steve! In addition to being friends and clients, they are also [...]
It's been a crazy couple of weeks! This is how I feel at the moment: Okay, maybe that's an exaggeration, but not by much. I had planned to visit and photograph a client's lovely home for this week's post. But, sadly, I've been buried under a mountain of paperwork. While [...]
When it comes to small spaces, I choose to celebrate them! You see, I am quite fond of old houses and, because many of them come with little rooms, I consider these modest spaces an important part of the overall character. A home comprised entirely of tiny rooms might be [...]
Do you all love pillows as much as I do? When a room starts looking tired, my quick fix is to tackle the pillows - either rearrange or, better yet, change them out! During this time of year, I really get the urge to freshen things up. So I am [...]
My goodness, it sure is frigid!! I hate to start a post by complaining about the weather, but when is this deep freeze going to end? Let's all pray for an early spring. Instead of a home in Maine, perhaps Tom and I should have gotten a beach condo in [...]
Hello~ It's been terrific hearing from so many of you--old and new friends--regarding our tenth anniversary. Your support, encouragement and enthusiasm are all greatly appreciated. Many thanks! I have another anniversary coming up. In February, I'll be entering my third year of blogging. Gosh, how time flies :) I still [...]
