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 Queen Elizabeth
This weekend marks the Diamond Jubilee Queen Elizabeth celebrating her 60 years on the throne. Diamond Jubilee Queen Elizabeth There has been only one other monarch who celebrated a Diamond Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth’s great great grandmother, Queen Victoria. The year was 1897. Even if you are not a Royal enthusiast, this is history in the making. I know it will never happen again in my lifetime nor that of my children. Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was born on April 21, 1926. ... View the Post
Leaving A Stone Part II
We are a military family. To us, Memorial Day has never been just a day off to a picnic. It is a day to reflect and to remember. Many have wondered if the sacrifices made in the name of freedom by those often referred to as “the greatest generation” will soon be forgotten by the next generation. Leaving A Stone Part II. Korean War Memorial, stainless steel statues ~ Frank Gaylord Leaving A Stone Part II As parents we feel it is our privileged duty to instill in our two children the ... View the Post
Leaving A Stone Part I
Back in November Mr. Décor, Sweet Boy and I traveled to Washington D.C. to visit my dear cousin L and her wonderful family. While making our “must-see” list there was one place on the top of Mr. Décor’s list~ Arlington National Cemetery. Leaving A Stone Part I. We of course went to see the tomb of the unknown soldier. It was an honor to view the solemn ceremony of the changing of the guard. Respect was paid to the Kennedy Family. As well as many other famous ... View the Post
The Tale of a House in Spitalfields England
Happy Halloween my dear friends! Today I am going to tell you The Tale of a House in Spitalfields England. The Tale of a House in Spitalfields England Dennis Severs' home is located in London. It is high on my bucket list of places to visit. It is an enchanting Georgian terraced home located at 18 Folgate Street Spitalfields, London, England. Spitalfields is located in the East End area of London. Beginning in 1685 several French refugees settled in the area after receiving the Edict ... View the Post
Wayfaring Wednesday 1000 Islands
The 1000 Islands recently made it onto my bucket list when my cousin in love, T, called me and said “Gotta place for you to go.” Now she knows me well. Indeed it’s not uncommon for her to recommend books, recipes or even real estate ads with a “I think you will like this” attached. More often than not, she’s right. The collection of small islands are nestled in the St. Lawrence river between the U.S.~Canadian border. Their actual number is 1,793. The islands vary in size from just a small ... View the Post