Olive oil from the Bramasole orchards is light and sweet and I only use my treasured supply when I have the best ingredients! Basil and mint from my yard, fresh, organic fruits, veggies and meats, couscous, and Italian bread from the best local baker can be easily made into an impressive dinner. Just add the secret ingredient! Bramasole olive oil. I…
When I travel, one book always goes into my bag. It has it all–adventure, food, travel, history, art, inspiration, romance, and most of all, beautiful prose, with descriptions of scenery and events so complete that I easily become totally immersed in its world. It is an escape I enjoy tremendously. And to celebrate the one year anniversary of my blog, …
Hi everyone! We’re out on the deck today, and I’m trying to help Mom because she’s a little upset with me. It all started yesterday after I had that super fun-tastic ride in the police cruiser. I thought she would be happy to hear about my adventures, but ever since the nice policeman (who really liked my kisses) left,…
In just one week I will be celebrating the one year anniversary of my very first post!! I remember so well the terror I felt as I clicked the “publish” button and the joy I felt when I received several positive comments and followers! I am republishing that post today–I hope you enjoy it. Please be sure to visit next…
I’m always excited when I find a good new gift shop, but when I stepped into the shop at the Folk Art Museum in Williamsburg, I was delighted! There were reproductions of museum pieces like this creamware … … and these adorable tea scoops … … but there were also new pieces made by modern day folk artists! There…
Our family has visited Colonial Williamsburg many times, and after each visit I leave ready to empty my house of all decor and completely refurnish it with reproductions of colonial era goods and folk art. … I love the Georgian architecture … … the cute passageways … … the streets … … shops … … (even dishes!) … … and…
Would you like to enjoy a summer meal here? Or maybe a picnic on the grounds? Waveny House was built in New Canaan in 1912 by a founder of Texaco for use as the family’s summer cottage. The mansion and 300 surrounding acres, designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, were purchased by New Canaan in 1967 for “the future use of…
The apple trees in our back yard are quite old but I would never take them down. They are one of the reasons I had to have this house. (Yep. That’s true. The trees and the cedar closet. And the house’s voice that said to me when I walked through the front door, “Where have you been? I’ve been…
Yippee-aye-o-ky-yeah, yee haa!! It’s Pioneer Woman time here at the GREEN STAR RANCH Drop your gear and take off those boots! These once belonged to a little buckaroo who sits very tall in the saddle now and can outshoot and outrun Mr. Fun ! Little buckeroo’s big sister is a tough and sweet cowgirl who can spend weeks backpacking through the West’s extreme wilderness ~~ and…
Nothing that I can add to my kitchen table right now, after this last winter would be more beautiful or make me happier than these gorgeous daffodils from my yard. No more snow … Spring is here at last ! Please join me at A Stroll Thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday Linda 🙂