This week my Grandmother Eleanor, aka “Grandma Jingles”, turns 90. I think this calls for a celebration. The Fashionista also recently had a birthday. Ladies and Gentlemen The Beatles Birthday Tablescape. Ladies and Gentlemen The Beatles Birthday Tablescape We celebrated the Fashionista’s birthday on the 4th. But Grandma likes The Beatles too. As I have mentioned before my daughter is an old soul who likes mid-century modern and everything vintage. I always keep my eye out for ... View the Post
A Rose Amongst The Thorns
Last Sunday I wrote a post on forgiveness. It included a sad story involving my Sweet Boy. Sometimes when one is going through hard times it is difficult to see the rainbow amongst the dark clouds. It may take several years before we can comprehend the value of lessons learned from difficult experiences and the blessings that may come from walking a rocky path. Although things have gotten a bit better at school there was/is still one area that the teachers or myself could not control. ... View the Post
Wonderful Wall Treatments
As an interior designer, I have read and collected many design books over the years. It takes a very special book to receive permanent space on my bookshelves. It is very rare for a design book to continually inspire me page after page. I recently encountered a book that achieved both. It includes Wonderful Wall Treatments. Wonderful Wall Treatments For many people SO much thought and consideration goes into the furniture they select and the accessories they choose. While they may agonize ... View the Post
Barefoot In The Park
On a beautiful day during spring break I took the kids on a picnic at the park right around the corner from our house. Barefoot In The Park. Barefoot In The Park We packed up the enamel cups and metal plates we generally use while camping as well as the ticking napkins tied up with twine and a bit of rosemary from the backyard. With the exception of two fishermen sitting next to the lake, we had the park to ourselves. Everyone said grace before enjoying the BLT sandwiches. ... View the Post
Easter is Forgiveness
My son taught me a lesson in forgiveness a few weeks ago. He’s 10. Easter is Forgiveness. Easter is Forgiveness I’ve alluded that things have been tough for our family. I have not given specifics. For many reasons. I am ready to share one of the smaller issues. Which really, if I look at it by itself, it is nowhere near small. It is heartbreaking. But as an overall whole of what we are facing, it seems like a little thing. But trust me, as a mother, deep down I know it is not. Back ... View the Post
Do You Have Any Colored Eggs?
Do You Have Any Colored Eggs? I LOVE to color eggs. ALL of my kids like to help. (smile) Do You Have Any Colored Eggs? We like ombre dyed eggs. Tie-Dyed Eggs And of course, eating eggs. The Fashionista always makes the “angelic” eggs. They’re delicious. I adore these colored eggs by Food Jimoto. But most of all I love the time spent with my kids. Even the fur kid who INSISTS on being lifted onto the counter. Are you coloring eggs? Laura ... View the Post
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