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Summer Lingers
Summer lingers longing to stay like children on the beach who run and play and do not want the day to end. Autumn beckons, with a gust of wind, calling…
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The Gift of Life Unexpectedly
Nearly, eight years ago Justin a good friend and "like a brother to my brothers" died in a tragic motorcycle accident. Today on Justin's mother's FB page she posted…
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Bonbon “Candy” Boxes for your Sweet Tooth
A French nineteen-century fabric covered candy box. They are not made like this anymore unless they are for bonbons that cost a small fortune, or in cardboard with pretty…
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Antique Clothing
Watching this video I could imagine where the clothing and textile fragments I have found at the brocantes belonged and where or how they were used…
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The Angel Traveled
My Grandmother Frances came to America from the Azores. Her trunk was filled with simple necessities: A linen towel, a few chemises, a hairbrush, a dress in cotton for…
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Porch Chair
The porch door was open, inviting the early autumn leaves a place to rest. A few gathered taking solace by the…
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French Armchair Contest
Before the French Armchair Beauty Contest began, the French Armchairs quickly glanced over their shoulders to see who was who and who was wearing what. As the curtain rose…
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Fruit Rouge Mousse (Three Berry Mousse)
Claire who spent a few nights with us made Fruit Rouge Mousse for dessert last night. It was well worth the six bowls used to make it. …
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Storyteller
Come sit down cozy up in my arms let me tell you a story and weave dreams around us. I am certain that if this chair could talk it…
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