August 5, 2011
by jennifer
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I am not an apricot lover. I am not a Pyrex collector. But I am in love with how beautiful these apricots are in the one vintage Pyrex piece I own. We picked these apricots, my children and I, from … Continue reading
April 25, 2011
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I am head over heels for this gorgeous wedding. I had my once in a lifetime wedding almost 15 years ago, but I’d love to create a luncheon with this wedding as inspiration. Peonies, blue glass, turquoise ribbon. It takes … Continue reading
April 18, 2011
by jennifer
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My number one non-essential wish right now would be to discover a few thousand dollars in my pocket, then whiz through my home updating furniture and adding graphic color and pattern all over the place using paint, wallpaper and, most … Continue reading
March 7, 2011
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I admit it. The color orange is growing on me. On a canvas this size, one can’t help but be impressed. “Never keep the curtains drawn, lest you should miss some glory of the sky.” -unknown It’s another gray, rainy … Continue reading
January 26, 2011
by jennifer
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We enjoyed the most incredible sunset last week… the cloudy haze overhead created amazing effects. The color was everywhere. In fact, the sky was so ablaze with light and color that our driveway and house looked pink. The beauty of … Continue reading
January 15, 2011
by jennifer
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I’ll be honest. I’m not a fan of Las Vegas. I can think of a million other places I would vacation first. When I ended up there early this week I really didn’t do any exploring. I mostly stuck to … Continue reading
April 16, 2010
by jennifer
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My husband’s friend recently gave us a dozen eggs from his backyard chicken coop. (What a great way to make us regret giving away our Easter chicks!) I couldn’t help but pause and appreciate the subtle differences in their color. … Continue reading
March 19, 2010
by jennifer
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I’ve always found it interesting how much comfort can be found in feeling grateful for simple things. Today I’m thankful for the gift of fresh fruit, oranges to be exact. They looked so beautiful with juicy sections glistening in the … Continue reading
March 17, 2010
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Earlier today I posted pictures of the quilt top I’m putting together. It’s made with Kate Spain’s new collection for Moda, titled Verna. Well, about an hour later, Kate left a comment on the post, which was so kind of … Continue reading
March 10, 2010
by jennifer
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My vintage blue jars have found a new home on the mantel in my bedroom. So far I really like them there. Every time I walk into the room, the beauty of that spot makes me feel happier, lighter. I … Continue reading
