Taking it easy, taking it slow, Hammock lifestyle, Tucked away from the go.     The view from the hammock. Cool crisp babbling ponds- just enough to put you to sleep, surrounded by overgrown plants and stone walls.  …

Vintage Easter Parade   Have you ever been to a vintage Easter parade? Do you remember being a little girl wearing your Easter bonnet with the satin ribbons tied under your chin? My nieces dressed up at my cousin's Denise's…

The Contest: The last few times I have been home in California, I have had a contest with my five youngest nieces– Who will have the longest hair the next time I come back to visit? Last time I was…

  The bride, our Godchild, Brittney wore her Mother's wedding dress that she had transformed. Instead of the big puffy sleeves of the 80s she had them removed and made into a cummerbund. As the wedding was outside in the…

photo source Flower Wild Designs Each Saturday I focus on a different artist that I admire. From potters to painters, chefs to collectors, seamstress to songwriters, lifestyle to lovers… anyone who set the paintbrush, pastry brush, hands and heart on…

  French Husband and I have packed our bag… Two coats, Two scarves, Four pairs of wool socks, Two sets of gloves, One evening dress, One suit and tie, A dress shirt, High heels, Dress shoes, Two pairs of boots,…