I wrote this for Victorian Homes Magazine, and thought you might enjoy it. The holidays are rich...

I get so excited about the start of our holiday decorating. It’s so fun to unwrap everything...

Chantilly Lace is a handmade  bobbin lace named after the city of Chantilly, France, a small town...

I warn you now….do NOT make this if you are home alone, ever. Even storing this in the freezer...

Delectable food, gorgeous surroundings and elegant tables set with glittering silver and gold have...

I meet lots of “antique” people I love.  I shouldn’t, but I do ~  pick favorites...

At last, I am ready to share my BIGGEST secret for shopping for antiques in Europe.  I...

{I changed the address for blogging purposes and sorry for the white out!} We love birthdays! I...

I’ve waited so long to talk about Autumn Decorating, it’s my favorite season of all, but...

I’ve received so many emails asking for more “secret sources”for antique dealers...

Buying Antiques in Europe is so much fun, it’s sometimes hard to think of it as work. ...

It’s no secret. I adore Toleware, and so do many of you, by the number of emails I get asking...

Lesley Austin is someone I truly admire, she is an artist and author with a vision to bring joy...

Just in time to inspire you, this gorgeous garden in Southern California. Filled with bright...

Is there anything more elegant and feminine than a parasol? The term parasol usually refers to an...

warning….this post is not elegant, nor French, nor beautiful to look at. This week I finally...

This weekend my daughter and her best friend gave the sweetest Wedding Shower Brunch in our garden...

The sweetest collections are often petite, and tug at the heart, like these Antique Art Nouveau...

Red. White. Blue. Classic. French Country. Americana. Happy. Is there any one out there who...

Spring. Friends. Family Dinners outside in the garden. Is there any better way to end the day or...