All week I have been wrapping presents and mailing packages. The room where all this activity is happening currently looks like Christmas exploded. Just like my heart recently did. Here is a story On giving. Mess and clutter kind of makes me itchy. Now I could have cleaned up on Thursday but I decided to go on an all-day field trip with Sweet Boy’s class. You know, you learn a lot about your child and his friends when you spend several hours with them on a school bus. :) What a ... View the Post
Thanksgiving at Jamestown
I had a big elaborate post planned. I also had pies to bake, turkeys to stuff, and presents to buy. In short, I ran out of time. Still, I think you will enjoy Thanksgiving at Jamestown. Thanksgiving at Jamestown Let me say this: Jamestown is one of the BEST living history museums I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. My son did not want to leave. So without further adieu let’s celebrate the men and women who made the original Thanksgiving possible. Replica’s of the Susan Constant, ... View the Post
Acorn Elves
Every year I create a handcrafted ornament or Christmas decoration for my kids. This year it is Acorn Elves. Acorn Elves In addition I make a limited edition for my etsy shop. While this year is no exception, there is twist. I am calling this years ornament “Elves for Ceekay”. This is my good friend Ceekay (with my doxie Rudi). She writes the blog “Thinkin of Home”. Ceekay is currently in the hospital fighting a very bad reaction to her most recent chemotherapy session. Ceekay and I ... View the Post
The Holiday Wreaths of Colonial Williamsburg
Last Thanksgiving I arose in the early morning and quietly shut the hotel door behind me while Mr. Décor and Sweet Boy slept on. I was on a mission to photograph the buildings, workers and the holiday wreaths of Colonial Williamsburg before the crowds arrived. Indeed the sun was just coming up, my breath frosty in the cold, as I began to walk along the Duke of Gloucester Street. The Holiday Wreaths of Colonial Williamsburg The first wreath I spied had a lovely fir base and was ... View the Post
Proud As A Peacock A Veteran’s Day Tablescape
As many of you know I am blessed to be married to a retired Air Force veteran. Veteran’s day is time set aside to honor the many military members we are so thankful for and for us, to celebrate Mr. Décor. To say we are proud of our own airman is an understatement. He deserves a Proud As A Peacock A Veteran’s Day Tablescape. During Mr. Décor’s twenty-two-year career in the military, he was stationed in Texas, Japan, England, Saudi Arabia, Crete, Germany, Georgia, and of course ... View the Post
Day 25 A Royally Grand Day
Warning: this post has almost absolutely nothing to do with design. But please notice the elegant gilding on the palace doors. Day 25 A Royally Grand Day Day 25 A Royally Grand Day As many of you know I am a royal enthusiast. On Saturday, October 20, Prince Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg and Belgian Countess Stephanie de Lannoy were married. Prince Guillaume is the eldest son of Henri, Grand Duke and Maria Teresa, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg. As is custom, a civil service ... View the Post
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 30
- 31
- 32
- 33
- 34
- …
- 49
- Next Page »