When I began planning my trip to New Orleans at the top of my “must see” list was perch. on Magazine Street. Joni said that I had to visit with the wonderfully effervescent Valorie Hart. Valorie works at this amazing store which I had already read about previously via Velvet and Linen, Willow Decor and many others who have philosophically waxed of its wonders. Indeed the building that houses perch. had me at “Hello”. Perch Yourself in New Orleans. Perch Yourself in New Orleans Having begun ... View the Post
Plantation Homes
We have returned from our trip, a bit road weary, but nonetheless filled with memories of time spent with friends and family. This post will focus on the beautiful Plantation Homes of Louisiana. I was recently thinking about the blessed French and their great tradition of taking a month-long holiday in August. Although my son's school will start next Monday here in Phoenix, I thought this blog could serve as a literary traveling holiday for the next few weeks. Plantation Homes Last ... View the Post
Carrie Leaves the Penthouse SATC 2
A little over two years ago I wrote a post entitled “Carrie Bradshaw Gets A New Apartment”. That post continues to receive a few hits a week. I felt it was my sacred design duty to write about the decor in the sequel. So I viewed Sex In The City 2 immediately upon its release. The opening scene finds our heroine leaving the apartment she shares with Mr. Big. I of course desperately love the Halston Heritage dress. The Chanel clutch isn’t too bad either. Here is Carrie Leaves the Penthouse SATC ... View the Post
You Raise Me Up
You guys are sneaky. You Raise Me Up. Here I turn my comments off in the previous post. But you proceed to flood my email inbox and my other posts are beginning to groan. You Raise Me Up How blessed I am to be a part of such a fabulous group. Laura “The end of a thing is better than its start, and a gentle spirit is better than pride.” ~ Ecclesiastes 7:8 ... View the Post
The Ultimate DIY may you be inspired
How was your weekend? Me? Oh, I completed a 23-year long project. No, make that I realized a 23+-year-old dream. The Ultimate DIY may you be inspired. The Ultimate DIY may you be inspired We have to begin this journey over 50 years ago when my father was in grade school. My father grew up in a time when dyslexia had a different name. Horrible names like “stupid”, “idiot” and “lazy”. My father was a brilliantly gifted artist and athlete. But when he was 16 he couldn’t take the name ... View the Post
All Things Irish Thatched Roof Cottages
I am so very happy you are enjoying the "All Things Irish" series. Todays post is All Things Irish Thatched Roof Cottages. Thatching is a process of covering a roof with dried vegetation such as heather and straw. It is perhaps the oldest form of roofing material. All Things Irish Thatched Roof Cottages Thatching in Ireland has gone on for over 9,000 years. Originally it was used by those with less financial means. Thatching today is quite expensive due to its labor intensity and that ... View the Post
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