~~ covered bridge with ice on mill pond ~~ Old Sturbridge Village ~~ It’s June and during the last month we’ve had a few trips to the seaside for rejuvenating infusions of salty air, so when I opened my files of Traveling Tote photos I was surprised to find that this session of outings began with a cold, snowy day, just three…
When I was growing up there was hardly ever a day when there was not a cake in my house, usually chocolate of some variety unless there was a special occasion for something festive. The cake ALWAYS came from a box mix, baked by me or my sister, and topped by a homemade frosting. Prepared frostings and the powdered sugar…
Dear God, Please let dog heaven be a place where pure puppy spirit fills old dogs with glee and energy and strength for old bones and muscles to run and leap, and blaze trails through forests and up streams, **** **** and dance once again. Please, God, let dog heaven be a place where old dogs can dance. Please let…
Welcome to the ongoing adventures of the Traveling Totes! You may be expecting Miss Rosie to join us on our adventures today, but she has gone into hibernation for the cold months and will return in the spring, sporting her pretty green handles. But don’t worry! I am truly a bag lady, and I have the perfect tote for every…
This month the Ladies of the Traveling Totes are taking us all, totes in hand, to see what kind of fun we can have in a park! Can you guess that this was my idea? If you have read my blog in the past you have traveled with me to several local, state and national parks, so you know I am…
The Whitney Museum, Grand Central Terminal, Biltmore Estate and Miss Rosie The Ladies of the Traveling Totes have been on the move for the last few weeks, and it’s time to share our Tales! I can’t wait to see where my fellow members of the sisterhood have been partying! Our theme this time is “Places I’ve Been,” and Miss Rosie…
For the last two summers I’ve been very stressed over the condition of my hydrangea bushes. Last year there was one blossom. One, about the size of a golf ball. After wicked winters, hurricanes, and early frosts, I feared the worst! But these beauties are of hardy stock, and this year I am happy to report that the bushes are bursting with…
I am a passionate tea lover. I drink tea to relax, invigorate, celebrate, comfort, warm or cool myself, in chunky mugs or china cups or from a thermos at a picnic! So when the Novel Bakers chose The Vintage Tea Party book series for this week’s theme I was thrilled. I poured myself a cup and opened the first book,…
Let me introduce my faithful traveling companion, Miss Rosie. She and I will be sharing our tales with you as we join the other Tote Ladies for a series of blog posts about adventures with our Traveling MacKenzie-Childs Totes! Yes, my name is Linda and I am a tote bag collector. I have every shape, color and size and I often…
The peaceful northwestern corner of Connecticut is home to many secret gardens and beautiful homes, including several whose owners generously open gates and doors to the drooling public for the benefit of various charities. Fifteen years ago Bunny Williams held a garden open house, and its success inspired an annual tradition known today as Trade Secrets, a two day event which…