16 Again And In Love With George Michael.You could ring up any of my friends from high school and ask them what my favorite band was and I am sure that they would all provide the correct answer. So feverish was my adoration for Wham! that it could only be rivaled by the girls in the Ed Sullivan audience when the Beatles first performed. George Michael was my favorite of the dashing duo. 16 Again And In Love With George Michael My allegiance continued even when George went on to a solo ... View the Post
Favorite Recipe’s and Cookbooks
Miss Sandy from Quill Cottage is hosting an "I Remember Laura" blog~a~thon. This week she is asking for Favorite Recipe's and Cookbooks. Of course one of the most famous recipes from LIW herself is a gingerbread recipe. Laura's Ingalls Wilder Gingerbread 1 cup brown sugar blended with 1/2 cup lard or other shortenings. Add 1 cup molasses mixed well with this.2 teaspoons baking soda in 1 cup boiling water (Be sure cup is full of water after the foam is run off into cake ... View the Post
Gilt, Gold Leaf, and Ormolu
My 50th post! I can hardly believe it. This occasion calls for Gilt, Gold Leaf, and Ormolu! Gilt, Gold Leaf, and Ormolu This 18th century Louis XVI chair features carved giltwood and its original Aubusson tapestry upholstery. A perfect perch for springtime. These 19th-century French apothecary jars are made of porcelain and feature gilt on the finials and border. This beautiful azure Louis XV desk with gilded molding makes my heart beat a little faster. Gold leaf can also be ... View the Post
Over The River and Through The Woods
Yes, indeed I traveled Over The River and Through The Woods to arrive at my Grandmother's home. She is near Grand Rapids. Judy Garland fans know that this is the birthplace of the beloved "Dorothy". It is a lovely spot in America if you ever get the chance to visit. Here are my lovely grandmother and I. She has the sweetest twinkling blue eyes. Over The River and Through The Woods This picture is one of my favorites. It hangs over my grandmother's sofa. She acquired this picture when ... View the Post
Happy Father’s Day!
Happy Father's Day! to the man with the gentlest hands that I have ever known. Happy Father's Day! A man who is always willing to dress up in one costume or another to please the family. A guy who dons matching father and son ensembles without complaint. A father who is the number one supporter of dreams. A dad who forgives the dog for eating things he shouldn't. A guy who truly is the life of the party. A gentleman willing to go to the ends of the earth if required. ... View the Post
Children’s Bedrooms
Although I am currently in Minnesota visiting my grandmother, the new future post option has allowed me to write a few posts ahead of time, to include, Children's Bedrooms. I will return to answer any comments on Monday the 16th. During the week of Mother's Day, I featured oh so lovely nurseries. To celebrate Father's Day I thought a few pictures from older children rooms would be a nice sequel. This pink confection of a room was designed by Candice Olsen. I could sleep here. Children's ... View the Post
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