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…
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…
If a burglar were to invade my house and open my dining room sideboard drawers hoping to find silver treasures, he would be disappointed. Instead he would find my hoard (oops, I mean collection) of napkin rings. Although it is pouring outside and much too cold to think about eating on the deck, I can think about setting my spring…
Today, Thursday October 21, is my birthday, and you are cordially invited to dine with me … … in my family room, at a little table for two. We’ll use my Wedgwood Nantucket Basket dishes, and Gorham Old French sterling … … and dainty vintage pink glasses. ~~~~ I’ll pick some of my hydrangea, and some of my…
How many fishy beachy dishes does one girl need? Well, now, Mr. Fun, that depends on the dish! Some are just too hard to resist! And then there are those which magically swim home behind you and leap out of your vacation luggage and onto the deck table! At least, that is my (fish) tale and I’m sticking to it!…