Answer these 5 questions BEFORE starting a bathroom remodel! The bathroom is probably the most used room in the house. And often one of the last to be remodeled. There are as many excuses as there are homeowners from "where do I start?" to "can I afford it?". So before you begin, answer these 5 questions: Why remodel the … [Read more...]
House Museum~Musée Nissim de Camondo, Paris
The House Museum ~ Musée Nissim de Camondo, Paris When I travel to a new city, I always look for a "house museum" to visit. They're always former private homes whose history or residents were important to the community where it was built. Of course the most famous are popular tourist sites (think Monet's home in Giverny, France, … [Read more...]
Why Do We Travel? Arizona
We travel for many different reasons, but sometimes the time and destination are determined for us. That happened to Tom and I recently when my lovely, dear Aunt Jean passed away this winter. Her funeral was a celebration of her life at the Veteran's Cemetery in Phoenix, Arizona. Although she lived across the country, our families stayed very … [Read more...]
Ultra Violet ~ Color of the Year
Ultra Violet ~ the color of the year was chosen by Pantone, the ultimate color organization. On the color wheel, purple is a secondary color between red and blue ( a bit more red, while violet is closer to blue). Pantone Executive Director, Leatrice Eiseman describes it as "a blue-based purple that takes our awareness and potential to a … [Read more...]
Mary Poppins Inspired Table~Great Gatherings
Mary Poppins inspired table setting~another Great Gathering. ACAP's theme luncheon and wine fundraising event was a huge success. Last week I showed you my Rooftops of London table and today my 17 Cherry Tree Lane table. For those of you who aren't Mary Poppins nerds, that's the address of the Banks family home. Cherries, of course, were … [Read more...]
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