Welcome to part two of the Royal Residences series. In this post, we will begin with Windsor Castle which is located in the town of Windsor, Berkshire county. Several parts of the castle can be traced back to the 14th century. It is the largest inhabited castle in the world with over 500 people living and working on the estate. It is also the oldest castle to be in continuous occupation for over 900 years. Here is Royal Wedding Wednesdays Royal Residences Part II. Royal Wedding Wednesdays ... View the Post
A Resume of Life
Over the years I have held a number of paid and unpaid job positions. A strange variety of titles and responsibilities have molded and transformed me into the person I am today. A Resume of Life. A Resume of Life In the early years of high school, I was a nanny to three delightful Danish boys. Every summer morning found me pedaling my bicycle to a job I really enjoyed. I also endured a typical teenage rite of passage by working in the foodservice industry. My first such job had me ... View the Post
A Garden Home Make It Right
Last March I went on a self-guided walking tour of the Garden District in New Orleans. The weather was just perfect to admire such lovely homes. A Garden Home Make It Right. A Garden Home Make It Right The area was developed between 1832 ~ 1900 for wealthy Americans who didn’t want to reside in the French Quarter with the Creoles. It was originally laid out with only a few houses per street, each home was surrounded by a large garden, which went on to give the district its ... View the Post
My mother’s garden
Many thanks to all of you who have left comments, emails and sent cards. Your heartfelt thoughts and prayers truly have lifted our family up during this difficult time. My mother’s garden. My mother’s garden I thought I would share a few images of my mother’s beautiful garden. My mother was “green” long before it was in style. When they tore down some old buildings in my hometown during the late ’70s and 80’s my mother loaded up the pickup truck with ancient brick destined for the ... View the Post
A Springtime Flower Garden
I know that many of you are just beginning to look through your seed catalogs and still dreaming of spring. In Phoenix, the season begins in March. I did a bit of planting recently and thought I would share a little of what I have learned over the years. A Springtime Flower Garden. A Springtime Flower Garden Remember to bloom where you are planted. Even if it is in the desert. Laura ... View the Post
Willo Home Tour
Smack dab in the middle of central Phoenix lies an oasis also known as the Willo District. Here you can find small architectural gems that were built in the 1930’s and beyond. Here is the Willo Home Tour. Willo Home Tour Throughout the neighborhood, you can see Pueblo, Spanish, Monterey, and Mission styled homes. There are also storybook cottages such as the Tudor and French Provincial styles. As always, the ever popular Ranch style can also be spotted. The bubbling fountain and ... View the Post
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