Valentine’s Day has been around officially since a fifth century Pope, Gelasius, proclaimed February 14 to be the day! It[…]
Read moreMonth: January 2018
Out Here in the Wilds!
This former city girl moved to the country around 17 years ago. I’m talking tall pines, wide open spaces and[…]
Read moreCupid’s Cozy Valentine Lunch!
It’s almost time to get out the glittered red hearts, the cupid images and the decadent chocolate and strawberry confections! […]
Read moreBeautiful Objects for Milady’s Vanity Table!
Throughout history vanity sets have been very popular. Everyone from Napoleon to Lily Langtree have enjoyed these ormolu accessories, many[…]
Read moreSnowman Pranks!
My snowmen were chuckling quite a bit about my last post—something about “stay calm and watch for spring.” Well, it’s[…]
Read moreWhite is in the Winter Night!
Enya has a very beautiful song “White is in the Winter Night.” In it she sings “Red is in the[…]
Read moreLive Life in Full Bloom!
This beautiful big-eyed dog was the last gift I gave to my Mom before she passed away. She was very[…]
Read moreSmall Town Life!
As I sit here writing the sun is streaming in my southernmost window and it is a freezing 29 degrees. […]
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