I love Books. I love art. I love antiques. Put all three together, and you have the incredible book signing that Jenny Doh did at the Vignettes Event last weekend. AND…just look at the beyond fantastic tent that was created just for this event! Artist Karen Lampard’s decorations and paper art are beyond fabulous. I [...]
Amongst my very most favorite things…..Silver!! I love it, and can spy a good piece from miles away. {good meaning unusual, Victorian, monogrammed, in fabulous condition, or just the opposite, slightly dinged, worn and dark with years of patina} Not just for Sundays or Holidays….try using your old pieces at home right now with a [...]
Here is the recipe for the Leek Quiche I promised you. It’s such an easy recipe, and don’t feel like you can’t substitute something. It all works! Lots of chopped mushrooms and leek make this especially yummy and healthy! So easy to make. You could make an extra one, to freeze for later, or to [...]
I love decorating for a special dinner party! Don’t you?Last week I had the pleasure of hosting our Giving Circle Meeting and Dinner.Although we are having a rather warm Indian Summer here in California, I went for an all out AUTUMN theme. {hoping the weather will get the clue!} My decorating style is always [...]
An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away. So many of you emailed for the recipe for the “apple sandwich” that I decided to rerun this post for you. This favorite proverb may have originated in Wales, where in 1886 a newspaper article mentioned a Pembrokeshire proverb: “Eat an apple on going to bed, and [...]
