Sweet Boy turns seven today. It is not unusual for him to be dressed like this while watching Peter Pan. He loves the pirates. Argh Matey Join Me For A Pirate Party. Argh Matey Join Me For A Pirate Party When I found the following cards on clearance for $1 it shivered me timbers and a theme was born. We boiled a bunch of pirate fingers (hot dogs) to serve out on the patio. The table was laden with jewels, shells and pirate paraphernalia. A truly motley crew. Fellow buccaneers ... View the Post
Healing Havens Part 4
As September draws to a close so too ends a series Healing Havens Part 4. It is my hope that you have logged onto the NOCC website and have become more aware of the quiet warning signs of ovarian cancer. Healing Havens Part 4 I have saved a very special Healing Haven for the last. When I met Linda she was currently battling ovarian cancer. She told me that it was such a shock to be diagnosed with the disease as she had just recently won a major cycling championship and felt she was in the ... View the Post
Frank Lloyd Wright and Taliesin West
There are many wonderful places to visit here in Arizona. In the Scottsdale area, is Frank Lloyd Wright and Taliesin West. It was the winter home and school created by the master architect. Frank Lloyd Wright and Taliesin West I first went to Taliesin West in May 2006. My cousin and his family were visiting from the east and like me adore all things creative. This is my son and his darling cousin near the entrance. Due to health reasons, Mr. Wright decided to create a school in the ... View the Post
Healing Havens Part 3
This is Healing Havens Part 3 in a series acknowledging September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. Healing Havens Part 3 For this healing haven, a great room was selected. My friend and ovarian cancer survivor Marge and her husband spend many hours in this room. They read, play games, and watch tv. As she had recently moved into the home she desired to put her personality into the room. This was a BEFORE shot. In the AFTER shot you can see a dresser that was brought in from the ... View the Post
Spanish Colonial Interiors
In a post last week, I spoke about Spanish Colonial architecture and its origins. This week will focus on Spanish Colonial Interiors. Spanish Colonial Interiors Beginning in the 15th century, countries began to trade with one another by land and sea. Trade was amongst the highest between Italy, France, and Spain. This is the primary reason that the design styles of Tuscan, French Country and Spanish Colonial compliment one another quite well. Because the countries traded so easily amongst ... View the Post
Spanish Colonial Architecture
Growing up in California and now residing in the Phoenix area, I have been surrounded by beautiful homes, missions and buildings that have been influenced by the Spanish Colonial Architecture style. Spanish Colonial Architecture Most individuals when passing by a structure that has white stucco walls, horseshoe arches, decorative ironwork and low pitched roofs covered in red tiles instantly associate it with Spanish Colonial, but it is so much more than these few elements. Moorish ... View the Post
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