I am a writer. I write when I am happy. I write when I am sad. I write as therapy to help me cope with knee-buckling grief. This blog is my notepad. I have always said that I began this blog as a document of my life. To have anyone read it is just icing on the cake. Love bears all things. Love bears all things For those of you who read Decor To Adore regularly then you know that it is generally a happy and positive place. In the midst of my grief, I have not been writing my full feelings ... View the Post
Design School Dropout?
So the question of just how much can one person endure has come up. The overwhelming love and support shown by my friends have truly been carrying me through this past week. But am I a Design School Dropout? Then I returned to school…. I encountered a situation that made me feel like the first image. Design School Dropout? Let me start out by saying that two of my instructors ROCK! They are working with me and I am really amazed, grateful and inspired by their support and I am so ... View the Post
My mother’s garden
Many thanks to all of you who have left comments, emails and sent cards. Your heartfelt thoughts and prayers truly have lifted our family up during this difficult time. My mother’s garden. My mother’s garden I thought I would share a few images of my mother’s beautiful garden. My mother was “green” long before it was in style. When they tore down some old buildings in my hometown during the late ’70s and 80’s my mother loaded up the pickup truck with ancient brick destined for the ... View the Post
My heart is broken
It is 7 am and I have just learned that my mother has died. My heart is broken. My heart is broken I am in a state of utter disbelief. You see my sweet granny is currently in the hospital, and Mr. Decor’s mother is very, very ill… but my mom was ok. I just talked to her a few days ago… This was not the call I was expecting. My dear sweet friends your prayers are greatly needed as I travel to California. Laura A Tribute To My Mother My Mothers Garden ... View the Post
All Things Irish Thatched Roof Cottages
I am so very happy you are enjoying the "All Things Irish" series. Todays post is All Things Irish Thatched Roof Cottages. Thatching is a process of covering a roof with dried vegetation such as heather and straw. It is perhaps the oldest form of roofing material. All Things Irish Thatched Roof Cottages Thatching in Ireland has gone on for over 9,000 years. Originally it was used by those with less financial means. Thatching today is quite expensive due to its labor intensity and that ... View the Post
A Springtime Flower Garden
I know that many of you are just beginning to look through your seed catalogs and still dreaming of spring. In Phoenix, the season begins in March. I did a bit of planting recently and thought I would share a little of what I have learned over the years. A Springtime Flower Garden. A Springtime Flower Garden Remember to bloom where you are planted. Even if it is in the desert. Laura ... View the Post
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