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
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 10 Spanish Colonial Architecture
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
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