Happy Father's Day! to the man with the gentlest hands that I have ever known. Happy Father's Day! A man who is always willing to dress up in one costume or another to please the family. A guy who dons matching father and son ensembles without complaint. A father who is the number one supporter of dreams. A dad who forgives the dog for eating things he shouldn't. A guy who truly is the life of the party. A gentleman willing to go to the ends of the earth if required. ... View the Post
Archives for June 2008
Children’s Bedrooms
Although I am currently in Minnesota visiting my grandmother, the new future post option has allowed me to write a few posts ahead of time, to include, Children's Bedrooms. I will return to answer any comments on Monday the 16th. During the week of Mother's Day, I featured oh so lovely nurseries. To celebrate Father's Day I thought a few pictures from older children rooms would be a nice sequel. This pink confection of a room was designed by Candice Olsen. I could sleep here. Children's ... View the Post
A Love of Buttons and Tufted Furniture
I grew up in a small town with one fabric store, Hart's Fabrics on Plumas Street. Near the register in Hart's was an old iron claw foot tub that was filled with buttons. Hundreds of thousands of buttons in every style, shape, and color imaginable. When I was really small I would crawl into the tub and bury myself in the buttons. As I got older I was content to select 5-10 of the prettiest buttons for purchase. I am sure that this led to A Love of Buttons and Tufted Furniture. A Love of ... View the Post
Gold Flatware
Gold Flatware. This morning I sit here writing to you while drinking my tea out of the loveliest of cups. Yesterday our postman brought me a package from Miss Sandy of Quill Cottage. I had won her most recent giveaway. Can I tell you what joy and memories this brought to me? Gold Flatware The package included a lovely plate with a Sevres porcelain image, and a delightful cup and saucer featuring a thatched roof cottage to remind me of my trips to England. There was also a small sweet ... View the Post
Antique Quilts
The delightful Miss Sandy from Quill Cottage is hosting an "I remember Laura" Blog~A~Thon. If any of you are Laura Ingalls Wilder fans, this month-long event is not to be missed. Over the entire month of June, there will be an art swap consisting of four different projects. Each Monday will introduce a week-long feature of a special "Little House" memory. Today's feature is Antique Quilts. Antique Quilts This week the "I remember Laura" Blog~ A~Thon is focusing on quilts. The ... View the Post
The Homes Of Yves St. Laurent
Many of you have now probably heard of the passing of legendary fashion designer Yves St. Laurent. But perhaps you have never had the chance to view his former homes. Here are The Homes Of Yves St. Laurent. The Homes Of Yves St. Laurent This Normandy Villa was purchased by St. Laurent in the 1970's. He spent many years restoring the Napoleonic era home. The property is approximately 52 acres and one small garden features hedges in the shape of chess pieces. Of course, this ... View the Post