It’s not easy being green when autumn arrives. ~~ Everyone is so interested in the fleeting oranges, reds and yellows. There are even those gorgeous purples ~~ ~ dried ~ or ~ freshly blooming ~ as my mint tries once again to take over the entire yard. And let’s not forget the autumn whites! Not…
Fall has arrived here in southern New England right on time and in glorious fashion, and this year without hurricanes or blizzards! The trees have not changed yet but the crispy air, honking geese and brilliant blue sky are sure signs we will soon see the autumn foliage. Although the leaves are still green my hydrangea bushes are changing…
When I heard that Cuisine Kathleen was having a ~~ white plus one party ~~ for Let’s Dish I thought to myself that it would be an easy and quick way to set the table. Well…..I found out that I was wrong! I love adding my colorful dishes and linens and little toys to my…
Let’s Dish about Waveny Mansion’s latest tablescapes. Believe it or not, two years have passed since my post of the last table event at Waveny. You can see the beauties from 2011 HERE . I was missing all of you dish/tablescape lovers during the tour, so even though the mansion was crowded I was determined to take some…
When last we talked I was moaning about having the flu. HA!! Little did I know that an even more serious bug had established a base in my body, and that the next several weeks would be spent battling an awful fever, extreme aches, utter exhaustion, and a serious bout of pneumonia. I have been very sick but I am on…
“Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs … And he took them up in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them.” Mark 10:13,16 “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness.” John 8:12…
Last Thanksgiving we were thankful that the unusually harsh weather in the Northeast was over. The destruction and power failures had been severe, but things were looking up, and, after all, how many times would we experience a hurricane followed by a blizzard ??? Hmmm. Now we know it will be at least twice! Hurricane Sandy blew through, leaving unbelievable destruction…
My scariest friends are guarding the dining room door, hoping to frighten away Hurricane Sandy. She is more terrifying than any ghosts or ghouls who are planning to come our way this Halloween! But I don’t think it’s going to work! Two days ago my backyard trees looked like this: And right now: Mr. Fun, Nellie and I are…
What says “Cuisine Kathleen” to you more than GREEN ? Did I hear incredible bargain ??? Or dishes ? In honor of the hostess of our new party (I’m so excited about another dish party I am shaking …. after all this is the reason I felt compelled to join the blogging world!) I set my table with everything green or …
“Sir,” I asked in my most polite English, “are these cloches made here in Williamsburg?” “Madam,” he exclaimed, “we are quite suspicious of strangers who so freely speak with French phrases, and do not take kindly to the French in our midst. If you are referring to the bell glass, they are made nearby in Jamestown.” The actors…