Growing up in California and now residing in the Phoenix area, I have been surrounded by beautiful homes, missions, and buildings. Many have been influenced by Day 10 Spanish Colonial Architecture. Day 10 Spanish Colonial Architecture Structure often has white stucco walls, horseshoe arches, decorative ironwork, and low pitched roofs covered in red tiles. But Spanish Colonial Architecture is so much more than these few elements. To truly understand the Spanish Colonial Style one ... View the Post
A Garden of Autumnal Splendor
It’s that time of year again ~all my favorite blogs start showcasing their fall finds and I turn orange with envy. It hard to envision fall when the temperature is still 100 degrees plus here in Phoenix. Dreaming of A Garden of Autumnal Splendor. A Garden of Autumnal Splendor Thankfully I just got back from attending my cousin Sarah’s wedding in Las Vegas. We arrived a day early and since I am not a gambler I headed to one of my favorite spots, the Bellagio Conservatory. Every ... View the Post
Happiness Is
So far this summer I have moved, painted an entire house, sent my firstborn out into the world all while trying to entertain and nurture an active 10-year-old boy. It has been worthwhile but exhausting. I felt as if I could use a bit of a pick me up. Happiness Is: My darling girl has been living in California for several weeks now working as an intern for a fast rising fashion house. To say that I have missed her is an understatement. My sweet California blond. In the past, she has also been ... View the Post
Diamond Jubilee The Finale
Three cheers for Her Majesty the Queen on her Diamond Jubilee The Finale. Hip, Hip, Hooray! Diamond Jubilee The Finale On Monday 10,000 lucky ticket holders and 2,000 VIP guests enjoyed a picnic in the gardens of Buckingham Palace. This event was attended by a few of the younger royals. Princess Beatrice wore a bright Erdem print while Princess Eugenie looked lovely in a red frock that suited her hourglass shape. Diamond Jubilee Concert This was followed by a star-studded Diamond ... View the Post
Diamond Jubilee A Feast Fit For A Queen
On Saturday morning I awoke early to decorate our breakfast table for the Diamond Jubilee A Feast Fit For A Queen celebration. Diamond Jubilee A Feast Fit For A Queen The centerpiece featured a vintage biscuit tin celebrating the Queen’s 1952 coronation. I found it last summer at the Rose Bowl Flea Market for $2.50. The red roses and blue bachelor buttons came from the Fresh & Easy clearance bin ~ $2.00. The white peonies were a bit more at $7, but their lovely fragrance was ... View the Post
Diamond Jubilee What The Royals Wore
There have been many events leading up to the Diamond Jubilee festivities over the past several weeks. Diamond Jubilee What The Royals Wore. Things really got underway on Tuesday, May 30th, with a garden tea party held at Buckingham Palace. Diamond Jubilee What The Royals Wore The Queen wore a lilac print silk dress and wool coat by Peter Enrione with a matching Angela Kelly hat. She carried her ever-present black patent Launer handbag. Proving once again she is a class act and wanting ... View the Post
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