Sometimes you don’t have to travel very far to get that refreshed, just-been-on-vacation feeling. That’s how it was the first time I had dinner at Sandy’s cottage on the lake. Even though it’s just a stone’s throw from the city, spending the evening at this family’s weekend retreat … [Read more...]
My New Crush: Perfectly Imperfect Gardens in France
I love beautiful gardens. Down to my core. But up until now, I have never, ever wanted to be a gardener. Ever. But I just got knocked out by the most amazing gardens in the French countryside, and now, the flame is lit. Dan is the big traveler in our family. Usually, I prefer to wave goodbye … [Read more...]
Wingback Chairs Warm up Every Room
If you have ever lived in an old, drafty house, like I have, you totally get why the world needs wingback chairs. Not only do they wrap their arms around you and keep you snugly warm, they are so stunning that they elevate the style of any room they grace. For me, they are a must-have, a classic I … [Read more...]
Natural Materials Make a Home Inviting
Interior spaces that are too fussy make me uncomfortable. I think when you really live in a home, there needs to be a bit or disorder. A messy stack of books next to your reading chair. A cat asleep on the duvet at the bottom of your bed. A piece of furniture with a story to tell, like a chest with … [Read more...]
Three Dishes that Promise Endless Looks
If Dan would let me get away with tossing all the food out of our kitchen cabinets and using every available inch to store dishes, I would do it in a New York minute. As a certified dish-oholic, I have never met a set of dishes I didn’t want to own. But, even the Queen of Carry-Out needs to keep a … [Read more...]
Breakfast with a Princess in the Garden at Innisfree
What is there about having a granddaughter that makes life suddenly seem so magical, inviting your own inner child to come out and play? When Maeve entered our life, Dan and I were transfixed by her. The only grandchild in our family, she has gotten all the bright white light of grandparent love to … [Read more...]
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