Easter is almost here, today I am sharing an easy, fun Easter treat. Although the weather isn’t exactly showing us “Spring” around here, I know the little ones will still expect lots of fun treats at our annual Easter Egg Hunt! These treats are so cute, and so easy. Using different colors of Peeps Bunnies, [...]
Her name was Annie. Born in Holland in 1926, she was the eldest of six, three girls and three boys. She had the bluest eyes, dark curly hair, an {some called it abnormal} avid love of reading and books. She grew up during WWII in war torn Holland, where despite the horrors of the war, [...]
Hello everyone! I am so happy to be able to share some of these wonderful antique French glass bottles and jars we just got in. It’s been a great afternoon for a photo shoot here in the garden, the sun shone brightly, and as you can see our lavenders are coming back in full force. [...]
Looking for the perfect gift? here are a few of our favorites! Each one is a great hostess gift, birthday gift, or “I love you just because” gift for Spring. 1. Hand Painted Shopping Tote. Just the right bag to take to the market, the flea market, to the gym, school, or anywhere else you [...]
French Enamelware comes in many shapes, colors and sizes. Pitchers like this were used for bathing before indoor plumbing was invented. A bowl and pitcher, like these, were a mainstay in each bedroom in a fine to middle class home, often on a special “wash stand” with a mirror. In more modest households, there was [...]
Winter is the time for a comforting, hot drink. Coffee, Tea, Lattes, Chai, Hot Apple Cider and Hot Chocolate. Be sure your kitchen cupboards are stocked with plenty of beautiful, colorful mugs and bowls for serving your friends and family. Here are some of our European favorites, each one a little colorful work of art, [...]
Love Pink?! I do! There is nothing like a shot of pink in your home, for romantic loveliness, a glimpse of Spring…and a touch of love. Here are a few of my favorite PINK boudoir items to add a touch of pink to your home, either for a jolt of spring, or romance. Which one [...]
Salt is something we take for granted these days. Yet at one time salt was a highly prized, quite expensive and worthy of the most expensive, elaborate holders. Historically, salt was symbolic of social standing and economic standing, not only in society, but even within the same family. Superstitions and prestige associated with salt holders [...]
Downton Abbey has brought back our love for the charming Edwardian era. There is no reason why you can’t adopt a little of the Granthams’ inimitable elegant style into your own home! There are opportunities grande and small….start with a silver teapot & a collection of delicate porcelain teacups, or go grand scale with a pair of elegant French Bergeres, then add chandeliers, antique vanities, a lovely oil painting or two. Don’t neglect your boudoir, either, with vanities, dressing sets, even gloves and jewelry. Below are our top choices for getting that charming Downton look:
A new year, and the perfect time to start a new series. I’ll be speaking at an inspiring event this year, (a scary thing for me!) to encourage women, and I want to share my thoughts, notes and topics with all of you here, too! Hurray! You’ve made it through another year. This next year [...]
