Global influences on my home design reflect my chldhood creative side and moving multiple times across the globe to today! Interior designer My mom kept it. I don’t know why it survived and other work did not. It is a 6th grade essay titled “What Do You Want to be When You Grow Up? ” … Read More about Global Influences on My Home Design
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Eisenhower Gettysburg Home Part 1
It is elegant, livable and retro! It is the Gettysburg retirement home and farm of our 34th President ‘Ike’ Eisenhower and First Lady Mamie. LOcal Day Trip A little more than an hour away from our house is the Gettysburg National Military Park and The Eisenhower Home and Farm. It was a fine morning so … Read More about Eisenhower Gettysburg Home Part 1
Summer Red, White and Blue for Memorial Day
from Memorial Day 2022 Summer red, white and blue for Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer. Never mind that the calendar says summer solstice is June 20! We’ll be grilling with some of our kids and their families. There is even a birthday cake in store for our dessert! How about you? summer … Read More about Summer Red, White and Blue for Memorial Day
Celebration of Mother’s Day
Meg strolled on the terrance with her big smile that melts my heart with this huge bouquet. BRUNCH ON THE TERRACE Amy trained in from NYC where she now lives. Yikes! You know how these moves can affect a mom’s heart. Of course we are excited for her! She has a new job; shares a … Read More about Celebration of Mother’s Day
Spices for Jesus
Istanbul Spice Market Later, Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus. Now Joseph was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly because he feared the Jewish leaders. With Pilate’s permission, he came and took the body away. He was accompanied by Nicodemus, the man who earlier had visited Jesus at night. Nicodemus brought a … Read More about Spices for Jesus
Tips for Spring Faux Floral Arrangement plus Cute Bunnies
I love this vignette for the spring season! Bunnies and pink florals. For Easter. Are the flowers faux? Absolutely! traditional urn for a tradti0nal look The tradtional urn was a thrift prize that was passed to me by Rosemary of My Home and Travels. It suits my home style which is a mix of farmhouse … Read More about Tips for Spring Faux Floral Arrangement plus Cute Bunnies
Midweek Trivia Night Out
What romance novelist in the 90’s sold over 800 million copies? Any idea? No? See the answer at the end of the post. Hint. It is not Julia Quinn. Jim, Amy, Meg and I went to Trivia night at the historic Southern Market that hosts Wednesday Trivia night every week. Amy often has gone with … Read More about Midweek Trivia Night Out
Tips for Early Spring Table Spring Blog Hop!
A few days of not cold temperatures and a few early blooms and tiny green leaves showing up in the yard makes me yearn for spring! I’m in the process of the usual spring cleaning. Plus Amy is moving to NYC in 11 days. Eleven! So excited for her and I’ll confess; I’m trying not … Read More about Tips for Early Spring Table Spring Blog Hop!
A Season of Promise
This is a post from 2021 Lenten season. This year there is no snow. Spring sprouts are beginning to pop up in the flower beds. But no blooms yet. Just the promise of what is coming soon! When the blossoms do come, it will be a glorious sight! lent is a reminder of brokeness O … Read More about A Season of Promise
Warm Your Soul with Soup
What can warm your soul when it is brrrr cold outside? A glowing fire? Family? Lit candles? How ’bout homemade soup? We have a few favorites. This one is from a fellow Army wife from our Germany days. It’s Chicken Tortellini Soup. chicken soup with a twist Try this hearty chicken soup with a twist. … Read More about Warm Your Soul with Soup