Collections: Moveable Corks

My collection of moveable corks began in my 20’s thanks to Daddy!  I was intrigued by their mobility, detail, and uniqueness… Daddy has given me every one of these corks!  They currently sit in a crystal ice bucket.  Handyman Husband has been tinkering with ideas of how to display them!  Any thoughts? These corks are Read More

Connecticut: Part 4

We finally ventured onto the interstate and headed down towards Mystic.  There were absolutely NO billboards or advertisements along their highways.  It made for such a pleasant drive.  As we headed towards Mystic and the coast, we detoured over to New Haven to see Yale University.  Such a treat with its amazing history and architecture! Read More

A Year Ago Today

A year ago today I boarded a plane for a three generation trip to Connecticut!  To say the least, the trip was amazing.  It was such a delight spending time with Mother and Elizabeth as well as touring the state.  The highlight would have to be the entire reason for going.  To visit Bunny Williams Read More

Natural Details

Nature surrounds us!  There’s nothing like taking a stroll and really taking in all of the natural details.  It’s sometimes hard to do that…taking a stroll and slowing down.  But when we do, it seems we breathe a bit easier and enjoy our surroundings.  For me, the natural details are becoming more and more part Read More

Garden Tour: Part 2

As you walk through the “front door” of my parent’s garden, you walk along a path underneath a huge Southern Magnolia tree.  It’s the “roof”of the kid’s play area.  And as you walk past the play area, you walk into a wonderful oasis…  Welcome to the focal point of the garden!  Every brick and stone Read More

The Bar Is Open!

A few weeks ago, I posted “I Am on the Hunt For,” and I was searching for a bar to put in the living room.  Well, I found the “pieces” to this puzzle, and I’m thrilled with the results…  If you had told me I would have chosen animal print for the living room, I Read More

A Year Ago Today

A year ago today I was in LA attending the Design Bloggers Conference.  What an amazing experience I had making new friends, listening to fabulous speakers, and learning tons of wonderful information!  I decided not to attend this year’s conference (it’s going on right now!).  Instead I’m utilizing the information gained from last year’s conference Read More

I Am on the Hunt For…

I am on the hunt for something to house a bar in the living room.  I’m not sure whether it will be a butler’s tray table, small chest, or made of metal or wood.  But I do know, I’ll know it when I see it!  I adore the luxury of having bars set up in Read More

Secretary Desk: Styled

Before Christmas, Mother said she loved how I had styled my secretary desk, and she wanted me to style her secretary desk.  I was shocked since I loved her secretary desk.  When I attended the Design Blogger’s Conference last year, I had the opportunity to meet and listen to Martyn Lawrence Bullard from the hit Read More

2013: A Year of Opportunity

Happy 2013!  For some reason, the sound of 2013 seems so “out there,” but I can honestly say, I’m really looking forward to this new year!  In the past, I have made “resolutions,” but this year I’m creating “opportunities!”  So why don’t you come along on this Opportunity Journey with me… 1.  Create a haven for Read More