framed photos, books, fresh flowers, orchid, sparkling chandelier, daybed, a hermes blanket, touches of hot pink, natural light... what's not to L O V...
Border drama
After the rain dramatic lightWell, I am not talking of any horrible conflict, but rather of the dramatic going-ons in our neighborhood, where colors wildly explode and blossoms compete...It's, of course, a peaceful battle and the only weapons, I can see, are planting tools and the leaf blowers, although these, in my opinion, should be on...
a love story ends
I have to share a touching story. On Tuesday, Granddaddy passedaway, somewhat unexpectedly. And after she was told by her best friend thather husband had died, Granny took her last breath passing away just hoursafter Granddaddy. They were both ill, in separate specialized facilities. Granny had brutally battled cancer for...
Birdsong
Have you been watching 'Birdsong' on PBS? (Click on the link to watch the trailer)I am a newly minted fan, since on the same day the book, which I had ordered a few days earlier, had arrived. Now I read parallel and a little ahead, since the second (and last) part will be shown Sunday, 04/29!In the ruinous trenches of northern France,...
Teacher Appreciation flowers
Thank you for helping us Bl...
more, more, more...
This fortune has been on my desk for years. I made it pretty to share with all of y...
Stolen moments
I do not know about you, but sometimes I sneak in some stolen moments at a small cafe around the corner, which makes me feel like I am on vacation in France. I know, I am pushing it here...viaI indulge in a delicious soy latte and unfold a magazine or two, just to browse and to get some inspirational juices flowing.There is a seat across...
Cabin Life Feature Article on Award-Winning Cottage
Check out the latest issue of Cabin Life magazine! Bonin Architects’ award-winning cottage is the cover story of the May 2012 issue. The article titled “Mini Retreat, Maximum Fun” describes how our remodeled cottage reuses as much of the original material as possible, makes the most out of layout and storage, and creates...
Our Cabana (re-furnished and rearranged)
I've been having fun rearranging the furniture in my cabana and getting it ready for lots of lazy days by the pool.I had to exchange my Restoration Hardware outdoor Provence wicker pieces. Here's the before:The sofa blocked the fireplace from the spa (picky husband) and the low backs on the Provence collection made the chairs uncomfortable. I...
Touch of gold
Gold colored metals have made a comeback over the last years and truth be told, I always had a weakness for a little bit of shiny gold in design. Our front door sports gleaming brass fixtures and I think it looks great with the classic colonial style of our house. I think of a ship sometimes, the house has a navy feel with the blue and white...but...
a handsome Hollywood garden
the garden and sunroom of the creator of Will and Grace from this month's Elle De...
Spring into a summer day
The dog slept all day and the air was still, the blooming Wisteria enveloped the house with its sweet and heavy scent, not unlike the earlier hyacinths.It was a first early summer day, I made fresh lemonade and nothing but a cold salad would do!Later we fired up the grill and had dinner on the deck!Tomorrow I will pull out summer dresses,...