Linens with monograms. Especially in red. Letters stitched beyond my ability, perfectly and precise. Often at dinner my friends will ask, who is LD (or whatever initials they see on their napkin as no…

                           A cup can be used to drink tea. or hot chocolate. or a shot of Calvados over ice cream. It also can be used for holding pennies, or trinkets like…

                Looking up at the branches overhead, a few leaves remained like jewels in nature’s crown… the fallen leaves carpet the ground golden, orange and ruby red. If the path ahead leads us to change,…

                Last night I called my childhood friend Shelley to ask her for her coffee cake recipe. Her voice sounded little and scratchy. "Do you have a cold?" I asked Shelley who has ALS. "No,…

Chandelier found at an antique shop. Bust found at an antique market under the table of a vendor. I thought maybe it was sold since it was under the table. First Rule: Ask questions. Don’t assume that because something is…

                Subtle beauty, graceful exposure, with a pace that lends a lightness to your steps. Since this summer August 30th, we have had (unless I have forgotten someone in the count,) 17 guests. Many people…