Next April my dear Grandma “Jingles” will turn 90. Given that I don’t like to be rushed when planning a big event I called her and mentioned that I was interested in hosting a celebration to mark this milestone. To my surprise, she didn’t fight me. On the contrary, she became as giddy as a girl celebrating her Sweet 16. In the past few weeks, we have phoned back and forth with various ideas. One thing she really wanted? A coral pink-themed party. Longtime readers know that I get my love for the ... View the Post
Royal Wedding Wednesday Prince Albert and Princess Charlene
Last Friday, all of Monaco (and Europe) watched as in a matter of seconds Miss Charlene Wittstock became a Princess when she wed Prince Albert II. Royal Wedding Wednesday Prince Albert and Princess Charlene. The short civil ceremony was attended by 80 close friends and family members in the throne room. Royal Wedding Wednesday Prince Albert and Princess Charlene Making an appearance on the balcony with the happy couple were the witnesses. Mrs. Donatella Knecht de Massy is the wife of ... View the Post
A Wii Little Token
I am the parent of a nine year old boy. He is currently on summer break. Sweet Boy loves video games. He would spend all day playing them if he could. But he has to earn that time with A Wii Little Token A Wii Little Token I try to fill his days with trips to museums, tennis lessons, the library, arts and crafts and water sports. But there is one activity he would rather do above all others: play the Wii. The first week of summer vacation I gave him free reign to do whatever he wanted. Big ... View the Post
Strawberry Fields Forever Craft
In last month's Country Living I saw some darling strawberry sachets. It brought back a sweet memory of my grandmother who had a similarly styled pincushion. So I decided to give a berry good try in making one myself. Here is the Strawberry Fields Forever Craft. Strawberry Fields Forever Craft I did not like my first prototype AT ALL! The Country Living sachet had two unhemmed stars masquerading as leaves. I found that since I hadn’t used fray check (a liquid applied to the fabric to stop ... View the Post
Mint Green It’s Not Just For Ice Cream
While I love just about every color in the spectrum, mint green has a special place in my heart. Mint Green It’s Not Just For Ice Cream. Mint Green It’s Not Just For Ice Cream To me, there is nothing prettier on a summer day than a soft green sundress. My favorite ice cream flavor is a mint chocolate chip. Mint green in interiors is absolutely lovely. It is almost like a neutral as it pairs well with so many colors. Springtime slumber is sweet with mint and lavender. For a ... View the Post
Royal Wedding Wednesday The House of Grimaldi
While the upcoming wedding of His Serene Highness Prince Albert of Monaco and Charlene Wittstock is not getting quite the attention the recent nuptials of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge did, there is still excitement in the air. Royal Wedding Wednesday The House of Grimaldi. Royal Wedding Wednesday The House of Grimaldi Prince Albert is the only son and second child of the late Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace. He was born on March 14, 1958, in the Palace of Monaco and ... View the Post
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