You just never know when you will meet a person who will change your life forever. A Lesson in Love and Friendship. In the third grade, I met T. She sat at my table in Miss Dobson's class. When we walked home together we discovered that we had become next door neighbors. My third-grade photo A Lesson in Love and Friendship By all accounts we were as opposite as two little girls could be. I was a gangly brunette who loved barbies. T was a petite blond who loved softball. But somehow we ... View the Post
A Bit of Pink and Red
By now you have probably heard that Domino is the latest magazine victim to stop its presses. The great thing about Domino was that it made design accessible to everyone. It provided inspiration and the belief that a great room was possible with just a can of paint and a good day at the flea market. In honor of its passing, here is A Bit of Pink and Red. Classic Kitchens Lovely Living Rooms Kitchy Kid Spaces Breathtaking Bathrooms Pretty Patios Beautiful ... View the Post
A Love Story Set in Stone
It's been awhile since I've done a post on historical architecture. They generally require several hours (sometimes days) of research on my part and I just haven't had the time. But here is A Love Story Set in Stone. In thinking about Valentine's Day I asked myself last week "Are there any buildings that have been built for love alone?" My mind quickly recalled that I had done a thesis paper on such a marvel for a historical architecture class. Interestingly enough, I asked my original ... View the Post
Love Lives In This House
I have always loved Valentine's Day. I believe that it is not just a day reserved for lovers, but for everyone with love in their heart. Even during my single years I would make plans to share a meal with other single friends, send a card to my widowed relatives and generally let those special people in my life know that they were (and are) loved. Love Lives In This House. This is the porch vignette that is currently greeting any visiting family or friends: Love Lives In This ... View the Post
Friday Freebie My Name is Laura and I’m a Ribbon A Holic
Friday Freebie My name is Laura and I'm a Ribbon A Holic. Yes, it's true. I have so much ribbon that if I laid it out end to end, I could probably reach China and back. Do you suffer from this affliction as well? Friday Freebie My name is Laura and I'm a Ribbon A Holic My daughter, the Fashionista, mentioned that she liked the prize ribbons that are all the rage right now. So I sat down at my sewing machine over the Christmas holiday and created this to pin on her stocking. She loved ... View the Post
Its A Zoo Around Here
Ready for a Tuesday Trip? Here's a little-known fact about me. I love aquariums and zoos. I am Decor Doolittle. Sweet Boy loves the zoo too. He's been asking to go to the Wildlife World Zoo on our side of town because they opened up a new aquarium. Its A Zoo Around Here! Its A Zoo Around Here Upon entering we received a 2 claws up from a Macaw. The entrance fee is a wee bit pricey, but given that the zoo also serves as a rescue facility I feel happy knowing that I am helping a one ... View the Post
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