The Basilica Santa Maria la Antigua in Panama (Saint Mary of the Ancient) is located in old Panama City. This Catholic church was consecrated in 1796 although the initial construction work on the church began in 1688. Basilica Santa Maria la Antigua in Panama When the Spaniards first arrived in Panama in 1510 they wanted to dedicate a town to Santa Maria de la Antigua. In 1513 the Antigua was raised to the rank of diocese and church was issued the rank of a Cathedral. The first Bishop was ... View the Post
What The Toucan Taught Me
It’s been quiet, save for a few crickets, on the DTA blog and FB pages. I’ve been off of the electronic grid for almost three weeks, the longest time span away in almost a decade. It truly was the cure for what had been ailing me. Here is What The Toucan Taught Me. What The Toucan Taught Me In mid-December, I took some time to look within and decided I wanted to slow down. I made the decision to step away from the blog and facebook except for a few scheduled posts. I then just turned ... View the Post
The Best of 2015
Hello dear friends! A very happy Monday to you. This post is a roundup of The Best of 2015. The Best of 2015 Are you enjoying the fourth day of Christmas? I so enjoy celebrating a traditional (and leisurely) holiday season that culminates with the twelfth day of Christmas on January 6th. There is so much more time to enjoy the good things. I have been cooking up a storm and continuing to try and watch all of the new holiday-themed movies. Lest you think I am now part sloth I have also ... View the Post
Creating Stockings from Antique Lace and Vintage Doilies
Several eagle-eyed readers noticed two stockings hung with care during Part II of my recent Christmas Home Tour. Inquiries were made if I had created them or if they were purchased. I did make them and it was fairly easy Creating Stockings from Antique Lace and Vintage Doilies. Creating Stockings from Antique Lace and Vintage Doilies When I began planning the turquoise and peacock theme for the living and dining room I looked for stockings in that color palette but came up empty-handed. ... View the Post
Deck The Halls with a Festive Floral Gift
It's always wonderful when you can multitask during the holiday season. Tomorrow I am hosting several lovely ladies for a cookie exchange. I always love to include flowers and greenery in my tablescapes. In keeping with the theme, I created individual floral arrangements in tiny baking cups. Deck The Halls with a Festive Floral Gift. Deck The Halls with a Festive Floral Gift Each arrangement took less than 5 minutes to create. First cut a block of florist oasis to fit the paper ... View the Post
The Every Man
Oh my how the days are flying by! It is hard to believe that it is already the third week of advent. Do you know why God revealed the birth of Jesus first to the shepherds? It is because of The Every Man. At the time shepherds were considered to be the lowest of the low in regards to the economic and social scale. So, why would God want to tell the world of His great gift via a mere shepherd instead of say, a king? He wanted to assure us that the love of Christ was for ... View the Post
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