Welcome to Day 2 of 31 Days of Décor To Adore. I imagine that most of my regular readers (aka Adorable People) thought I would kick off this series with a form of French style. That style will be coming, but given that it is fall and my thoughts have turned to cozy and comfortable nesting I could think of nothing better than Day 2 Cabin Style. Now as rustic and charming as you might think this image of a tin-roofed cabin propped up on cinder blocks, with a protruding rusted stovepipe ... View the Post
Diamond Jubilee The Finale
Three cheers for Her Majesty the Queen on her Diamond Jubilee The Finale. Hip, Hip, Hooray! Diamond Jubilee The Finale On Monday 10,000 lucky ticket holders and 2,000 VIP guests enjoyed a picnic in the gardens of Buckingham Palace. This event was attended by a few of the younger royals. Princess Beatrice wore a bright Erdem print while Princess Eugenie looked lovely in a red frock that suited her hourglass shape. Diamond Jubilee Concert This was followed by a star-studded Diamond ... View the Post
Diamond Jubilee A Feast Fit For A Queen
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