Welcome to Friday Field Trip Pumpkin Paradise. Recently we’ve had a revolving door of visiting houseguests. One of my favorite places to take visitors is the Dallas Arboretum. Their latest display featured an amazing array of pumpkins. Friday Field Trip Pumpkin Paradise Here is a close up so you can see how the walls of the pumpkin “house” were constructed. There was also a “log cabin” made from Indian corn. All of the walkways were lined with pumpkins. The gardens feature ... View the Post
Longest Reigning Monarch in Britain’s History She’s Done It Let’s Celebrate
At about 5.30 p.m. (12:30 ET), Queen Elizabeth who is Britain's oldest ever monarch at age 89, surpassed the record set by her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, and became Britain’s longest reigning monarch. Longest Reigning Monarch in Britain’s History She’s Done It Let’s Celebrate! Longest Reigning Monarch in Britain’s History She’s Done It Let’s Celebrate The Queen is spending the day at Balmoral in Scotland as she wanted no fanfare. She will be having a simple dinner ... View the Post
Britain’s Longest Reigning Monarch Queen Elizabeth
Britain’s Longest Reigning Monarch Queen Elizabeth. This Wednesday on September 9, 2015, Queen Elizabeth will become Britain’s longest reigning monarch. Britain’s Longest Reigning Monarch Queen Elizabeth She will surpass the record held by her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, who reigned 63 years, 7 months and 3 days. “Queen Victoria” by George Hayter, 1860 Princess Alexandrina Victoria of Kent It is interesting to consider that like Queen Elizabeth when Princess ... View the Post
When Words Wound
Lately, it seems that social media and the internet has amped up the negativity. Comments left on Instagram, blogs, and websites by viewers are just flat out mean. You may have heard about vlogger Em Ford. She creates makeup tutorial videos on YouTube via the My Pale Skin link. She recently shared an image that led me to write When Words Wound. When Words Wound Despite struggling with acne Miss Ford routinely shows her face without a drop of makeup. I myself find this truly refreshing ... View the Post
Princess Charlotte to be Christened Today
Princess Charlotte to be Christened Today. Nine weeks old Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge was christened today at the Church of Saint Mary Magdalene. Princess Charlotte to be Christened Today The church is located on the Sandringham Estate where the Queen is currently in residence and near Anmer Hall, the country home of the Duke and Duchess. It is the church where the Royal family attends Christmas services. The 16th-century ... View the Post
Bits of Bliss A Summer Staycation
Last Friday was Sweet Guy’s last day of school. He ended his 7th-grade year of advanced placement (AP) classes with straight A’s. I thought a little celebration was in order last Saturday morning. I set the table with happy Polish pottery and linens I found at the flea market while living in Germany. Bits of Bliss A Summer Staycation. Bits of Bliss A Summer Staycation The tablecloth and napkins had the initials “EG” on them so I had to bring them home for Eric Gunn, aka Mr. ... View the Post
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