She sells sea shells. On our recent trip to Florida, we popped by to visit the Disney Epcot version of England. You know how I love a thatched roof cottage! She sells sea shells We took the opportunity to also visit Japan. I simply adored the gardens in Canada. The next day had us on safari at the Wild Animal Park. This mama and her sweet baby were a delight to watch. Need a lift? Over the 4th of July weekend, we attended the Panama Canal Reunion at a lovely ... View the Post

Earlier this spring my family traveled to the Verde Valley area of Arizona to ride the Verde Canyon Railroad and visit Montezuma's Castle. For some reason, I forgot to blog about it until I received a few inquiries from readers wanting to know when I would be doing another post featuring historical architecture. Better late than never!  Montezuma's Castle Here is Sweet Boy with Cubby the cub scout mascot. Cubby is awarded to various cub scout for a week throughout the year. He is supposed ... View the Post

It's been awhile since I've done a post on historical architecture. They generally require several hours (sometimes days) of research on my part and I just haven't had the time. But here is A Love Story Set in Stone. In thinking about Valentine's Day I asked myself last week "Are there any buildings that have been built for love alone?" My mind quickly recalled that I had done a thesis paper on such a marvel for a historical architecture class. Interestingly enough, I asked my original ... View the Post

Ready for a Tuesday Trip? Here's a little-known fact about me. I love aquariums and zoos. I am Decor Doolittle. Sweet Boy loves the zoo too. He's been asking to go to the Wildlife World Zoo on our side of town because they opened up a new aquarium. Its A Zoo Around Here! Its A Zoo Around Here Upon entering we received a 2 claws up from a Macaw. The entrance fee is a wee bit pricey, but given that the zoo also serves as a rescue facility I feel happy knowing that I am helping a one ... View the Post

I fell in love with Key West and hope you love this Key West Architecture Redeux.  Key West Architecture Redeux I first saw pale blue porch ceilings in Savannah and later in Charleston. I was a delighted to see the blue ceilings again in Key West last week. I have been told a number of reasons why the light blue color is used. Wasps and other insects will not nest in an area they think is the sky. Blue paint reflects more light and the front rooms of a house painted as such ... View the Post