Miss Rosie is often the stimulus for a conversation with strangers. People stop me to ask if she is a MacKenzie-Childs bag, and we converse happily but I NEVER reveal her name. Sometimes people will help as she poses on steps and railings. But this summer, as I stood in line waiting to talk to Susan Branch, balancing a pile…
It’s Christmas week, what better time for the Novel Bakers to share a wonderful book from Southern Living: Christmas All Through the South! Not only does this book include tempting recipes (and not only extremes such as Martha Washington’s Great Cake with 4 pounds of sugar and 40 eggs), inspirational decor ideas, and essays from southern writers on such diverse topics as…
Hello friends of the Traveling Tote Adventures! Since last we met I understand that my tote, Miss Rosie, took the opportunity to tell you of our summer travels (here)! She was so pleased with herself that she then retired for the winter to a life of rest and leisure, and my other totes, Miss Posie and Dot, joined me for…
I’d like to start with a very big THANK YOU to all of my blogging friends who sent well wishes, comments, emails and even birthday cards (I LOVE to get real mail!) to help me make the leap from 59 to 60! It was truly painless and actually quite enjoyable, as we spent a little vacation time with family and…
***** I’m Miss Rosie, otherwise known as Linda’s MacKenzie-Childs Traveling Tote, and based on the amount of time I spend with her, I would say that I’m a favorite. I’ve been waiting to speak for awhile now, and since Linda can think of absolutely nothing to say about this past summer, she is giving me a chance! Above you see me…
It’s officially summer for another entire month, and that’s not something we take lightly here in New England. We know that after the glorious autumn days leave, the brilliant, sparkling snows of winter will descend once again. So, while I am in the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer mode, Nellie has agreed to guest host my blog! Woof,…
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…
Mr. Fun is in Dublin. Right now! He stepped onto his hotel balcony and snapped this photo of his view, including the tower of Dublin Castle, for me to share with all of you! He travels to Ireland (lucky him) every quarter on business, and I (lucky me) reap the rewards when he finds goodies to bring home! He has…