Gardens A Plenty
Gardens are a little bit of Heaven on earth. Enjoying the beautiful colors and shapes that grace a garden is a special respite from the…
Table Setting for Summer
Summer is sunshine, flowers, warm breezes and happy thoughts. It’s also simple table settings with bright colors and delightful centerpieces. Welcome, Friends. I put together…
Shades of Green
A stream in the Irish Countryside Hello, Friends. Apologies for the break in Blogging but the last two weeks of our trip was a group…
Garden in a Churchyard
The most unexpected encounters can lead to the most unexpected adventures when exploring new spaces. I had read about a market in Venice that was…
Flowers for Mother’s Day
“Motherhood is the biggest gamble in the world. It is the glorious life force. It’s huge and scary – it’s an act of infinite optimism.” —Gilda…
Palaces and Dukes
Mantua or Mantova in Italian…I’ve wanted to come here ever since I read Romeo and Juliet years ago. It was the city where Romeo was…
Quiet Moments in Pictures
“I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery – air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, ‘This is what it is to be happy.’”…
Navigating Pompeii
From everywhere in Pompeii, the uncovered Roman ruins, or the modern city of Pompei you can see and feel the presence of Mt. Vesuvius. It…
Tranquil Place Setting
Nature inspired place settings are finding their way to my table. As the garden fills out and greenery grows taller the expectation of multiple blooms…
Simple Thrifted Spring Tablescape
It’s so nice to begin using some Spring dishes on the table. Bringing out table coverings in soft Spring colors is another joy of the…