That’s a word, right? Well, it should be. We visited London for five days in 2012. Hard to believe it has been 11 years already. It was my first trip across the big pond and I thoroughly enjoyed this historic city. It was spring, and the flowers and parks were coming alive as the UK … Continue reading Feeling A Little Londony
As Queen Elizabeth II and her family celebrate her 70 years on the British throne with massive parties and festivities in the UK, I opted for a simple show of respect for the monarch here across the pond. My late mum adored the Queen. They were the same age and my mother had a tremendous … Continue reading Understated Celebration
I first noticed Cornishware® on Instagram where the fabulous, clean blue & and white stripes caught my eye. The blue is the color of a summer sky or the rousing waves of the ocean. Either way…it caught my eye…and my interest. The more I learned about how they make and decorate this cookware, the more … Continue reading My Latest (Expensive) Collection
I inherited my great-grandmother’s silver tea set from my aunt. I realized the other day I hadn’t used it in awhile and decided to set up a wee photo shoot out on the deck. I did the best to give the silver a quick polish. It’s not perfect, and it never will be again. I … Continue reading Rustic Elegance
Two weeks ago (yes, I’m late on writing this) we had two very rare 70º days here in Maine. Coincidentally, those were the two days I requested time off from work. My first true days off since the catalog was finished. And what a fabulous two days they were! I baked pumpkin bread, I read … Continue reading A Tale of Two Days
Tea, Travel & Brain Aneurysm Awareness 