Last Saturday I was in Washington, D.C., and this weekend finds me in beautiful Virginia Beach, Virginia. In between, I had a quick stop back home in Phoenix—just long enough to unpack, tackle the laundry, and pack again. But the travel is for a truly joyful reason: celebrating my future daughter-in-law’s bridal shower! I’m so…
After today, there’s just one Saturday left in August. I find myself holding tightly to these final weeks of summer—it’s easy to do in the glorious mountain weather. But tomorrow we’ll be heading back to the Phoenix heat for a short while, and I suspect that within 48 hours I’ll be longing for the first…
Memorial Day is just around the corner! This holiday conjures up so many beginning-of-summer memories for me. Growing up in Connecticut, the end of May marked the start of better, warmer weather with longer days, a fashion thumbs up to wear white, our town’s Memorial Day parade and the end of school. Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, but more importantly, it’s a day of remembrance—for honoring those who gave their lives in service to our country. Whether you’re hosting a backyard gathering, a picnic, or a dinner at home, incorporating thoughtful, patriotic details into your tablescape, decor, and food can help set the tone for a day that’s both celebratory and respectful. Tablescape Ideas:…
What a blur of a week! The fact is I am too busy and it’s my own fault. I suppose it’s better to be busy than not, but there is a limit, right? Regardless, here we are again getting together to chat about all good things this week. As always, I appreciate you joining me…
Happy day after Valentine’s Day. Did you do anything special? Other than wear a “Love” t-shirt, socks with red hearts, and doing a property walkabout with my husband, it is a regular day for us. I hope you read my post this week about the love story of our home. Certainly a fun trip down…