Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Goodrich Castle in 1792
Sometimes building a table setting can be regal.
Even in an outdoor setting!
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Friday, August 16, 2019
Diamond in the Rough
Diamond in the Rough by Jen Turano is a delightful Historical fiction novel. Jen Turano is known for her style of romantic humor.
Poppy Garrison is brought to New York by her grandmother in exchange for settling her parents debt. As Poppy tries to make her way into the New York Four Hundred season, the things that trip her up are hilarious. Grandmother wants to shape her into the Diamond of the First Water, and as such hires Reginald Blackburn, cousin to Earl of Lonsdale. to tutor her. The Earl has come to America in search of a rich heiress. Reginald, keeping his own aristocracy hidden, find himself agreeing to tutor Poppy in all things proper. Poppy, independent and spirited, finds herself in more scrapes and a propensity to many funny predicaments. When stuffy Reginald starts to see Poppy in a new light, the romance blooms.
Diamond in the Rough was entertaining and light hearted. An easy read.
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Time on the porch
We spend a lot of time on the porch this time of year.
I love spending time out there.
Taylor Smith Taylor dishes, vintage glasses and an antique quilt add to the coziness of the morning.
... especially in the morning.
Come, sit, ................. for breakfast on the porch.Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Made in the USA
Does this place look familiar?
We visited DC a few years ago.
Now I want you to pay close attention to this building. It sits directly across from the Smithsonian Archives. I think it may be the Navy building.
Can
see the balconies at the top of the building? Maybe if you click to
enlarge you can see it better. What I wanted to point out is that several years ago my
hubby's company made the balusters that line the two levels of
balconies.
Cool huh? Definitely made in the USA!
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
Summer memories
Summertime. What does it bring to mind? Sunshine,
gardens, mowing lawns, corn on the cob, watermelon, beaches, vacations.
There's so much to enjoy in the summertime.
Years ago my in laws had a very tiny
trailer parked between Bryson City and Cherokee. The children always
enjoyed our time at the trailer. There was a creek that ran close by, so
the boys would bounce down in search of any kind of critter
or special rock. We would rent those great big tires and float down Deep
Creek! One year we rode the Smoky Mountain train. We'd watch the
rafters as they would bob down the rough Nantahalla River. Of course
we'd drive over to Dillard and Franklin to take in the shops. Such sweet
summer memories. Do you have any special summer memories?
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