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There is a reason people flock to Vermont in late September and early October. Mother Nature puts on a show of color against a background of vintage homes and buildings that is spectacular. I took in the beauty from my parents farmhouse and our day trips to Chester, Weston, Queechee, and Woodstock. Here are a few postcard pretty pictures from Vermont…
When tragic things happen in our world, our homes become our safe havens. I feel a sense of calm the minute I step through my front door. These three women blow me away with their ability to create beautiful unique abodes…even in a Winnebago! Their personalities shine through in their spaces. I feel happy just looking at their lovely posts! Continue reading
After living in a Santa Monica studio apartment for three years, my daughter Kelsey, was ready to make a change. A move to Redondo Beach and a slightly larger one bedroom was just the ticket! You can not imagine how much stuff there was in her little studio! Continue reading
Growing up, I wasn’t the biggest fan of fall. Oh, I loved the hot apple cider, wearing sweaters and boots, and of course the changing colors of the leaves…but sweaters turn into coats, leaves need to be raked and before you know it, winter is upon you! At the first sight of mums in the grocery store I would be resigned to the fact that summer was truly over. Maybe that’s why I never really caught on to fall decorating (and I still don’t like mums!) I also never really cared for “fall colors” anywhere except on the leaves of the trees. Nope, fall and I just didn’t really get along. Continue reading
Summers in New England can be brutally hot and humid, especially in August. I was lucky to experience some beautiful balmy clear days, a little rain, and even a few fall like days. As a child, August was never my favorite month, even with my birthday at the tail end. It signaled the end of carefree summer days and colder weather just around the corner. I can appreciate August and September now. Continue reading
