On the top of my places to visit wish list is Ireland. There are so many wonderful things that I would love to see there. Friday O' Freebie. I don't do much in the way of decorating for St. Patrick's Day given that some years Easter takes precedence. But this year I gathered up a few green bits and bobs and placed them on a tray. Starting on Monday I will begin a two-week salute to all things Irish. In the meantime let's celebrate my one year blogging anniversary with a wee ... View the Post
Archives for February 2009
Happy Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine's Day! Happy Valentine's Day This is our Valentine breakfast. Store bought spice muffins with cream cheese frosting. I added a wee bit of food coloring to the milk, but you could also do cranberry juice or strawberry milk. Good thing Sweet Boy has a soccer game to get rid of the sugar high. More love in my mailbox came from my swap partner at Robin's Blue Nest. She sent me this beautiful candy box that she had lovingly decorated. She said that she enjoyed eating the ... View the Post
A Lesson in Love and Friendship
You just never know when you will meet a person who will change your life forever. A Lesson in Love and Friendship. In the third grade, I met T. She sat at my table in Miss Dobson's class. When we walked home together we discovered that we had become next door neighbors. My third-grade photo A Lesson in Love and Friendship By all accounts we were as opposite as two little girls could be. I was a gangly brunette who loved barbies. T was a petite blond who loved softball. But somehow we ... View the Post
A Bit of Pink and Red
By now you have probably heard that Domino is the latest magazine victim to stop its presses. The great thing about Domino was that it made design accessible to everyone. It provided inspiration and the belief that a great room was possible with just a can of paint and a good day at the flea market. In honor of its passing, here is A Bit of Pink and Red. Classic Kitchens Lovely Living Rooms Kitchy Kid Spaces Breathtaking Bathrooms Pretty Patios Beautiful ... View the Post
A Love Story Set in Stone
It's been awhile since I've done a post on historical architecture. They generally require several hours (sometimes days) of research on my part and I just haven't had the time. But here is A Love Story Set in Stone. In thinking about Valentine's Day I asked myself last week "Are there any buildings that have been built for love alone?" My mind quickly recalled that I had done a thesis paper on such a marvel for a historical architecture class. Interestingly enough, I asked my original ... View the Post
Love Lives In This House
I have always loved Valentine's Day. I believe that it is not just a day reserved for lovers, but for everyone with love in their heart. Even during my single years I would make plans to share a meal with other single friends, send a card to my widowed relatives and generally let those special people in my life know that they were (and are) loved. Love Lives In This House. This is the porch vignette that is currently greeting any visiting family or friends: Love Lives In This ... View the Post