Today I am Celebrating the Bicentenary of Jane Austen. Tuesday, July 18, 2017, marks the bicentennial passing of one of the world's most beloved authors, Jane Austen. Celebrations honoring Miss Austen are being held the world over. Celebrating the Bicentenary of Jane Austen Jane Austen 12/16/1775 ~ 7/18/17 Both drawings of Jane by Cassandra Austen, the author’s sister. In England, where Miss Austen was born and lived her entire life, there is an official website dedicated to the ... View the Post
Don’t Be Cool
Earlier this week my son finished his first year of high school. Freshman year…check! Because I am “that mom” all the bros (boys) piled into my whip (car) and we went out to lunch to celebrate. An event later in the day, involving a skateboard, brought about murmurings that I was “the coolest mom ever”. What they didn’t know is that I have never been “cool” in my life. On the first day of high school, it was evident that I still had somehow boarded the dorktown express. I sort ... View the Post
The Society Wedding of the Year Pippa Gets Married
On Saturday, May 20th Philippa Charlotte “Pippa” Middleton married financer James Spencer Matthews. The happy event was deemed The Society Wedding of the Year Pippa Gets Married. The Society Wedding of the Year Pippa Gets Married For those who may not know, Pippa is the younger sister of Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, who is married to Prince William, son of Prince Charles and the late Diana, Princess of Wales. The wedding ceremony took place at Saint Mark's Church ... View the Post
My Favorite New Teacup
My favorite new teacup arrived from new friend Jo from Australia. My Favorite New Teacup For the past few years, I had seen postings from dear blogging friends about a teacup exchange hosted by the delightful Stephanie from The Enchanting Rose. This was the first time I joined and it was such fun! You send a package to one person which should include tea and a teacup. You are also welcome to add in sweet little extras. You then also receive a package from another participant so it ... View the Post
The Round Top Round Up
The Round Top Round Up. For those who might not know, Round Top is a teeny tiny town (population 90) in Texas that has the sweetest historical architecture, lovely boutiques, and wonderful people. The restored 19th-century Lutheran church, Haw Creek Chapel, in Henkel Square. The Round Top Round Up The Round Top population explodes twice a year when it hosts Antiques Week. Dealers come from all over the world to pitch their tent or prepare their booths. Other than traveling to Europe ... View the Post
Joy Brought To Me By Tinker The Elf
Every year something happens that is so magical that my belief in the Spirit and joy of Christmas is renewed within my heart. This year that Joy Brought To Me By Tinker The Elf. (He is so named after the magical “tinkling chime sound” he makes when turned over. You can hear him in action HERE.) I found Tinker this past October at an estate sale. He sat on a table along with some other vintage Christmas treasures that I scooped up intending to transform them to put into my holiday Etsy shop. ... View the Post
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