Trolls Celebrate Too!

This cute couple spends the holidays with a dear family friend.  Every year they (& some of their friends) surround her tabletop tree.  

I sure do hope I have her sense of humor when I’m her age. So loosen up people - Christmas is better with a little cheer!

More door worship

I guess I no longer have a good excuse to pass by the next batch of old doors I see for sale at the 2^nd hand store.  

Old School Christmas

Maybe it’s because of what I grew up with, but I like my Christmas decorations sort of messy and made up.   This is why I tell my clients( when they are silly enough to ask) that they don’t want me to decorate their houses for Christmas.  I can’t really do it any other way. 

Next one I want to try is this great Ornament Tree courtesy of Amy from IntoVintage. Cute, huh? 

Attachment Issues

We recently moved and I had to leave my childhood bathtub behind forever. When my parents updated their bathroom I insisted they save the claw foot tub for me. I was in college at the time so it sat outside in a field for years before I could “rescue” it. But in time, my husband & I made a place for it along with a lovely sink I found in an old school. When our plans to move became a reality I actually thought of taking the tub with me. Even my Mom and my siblings seemed to be concerned about leaving it behind! In the end, I decided that the sink would be too lonely without it. 

Retiring in Style

My YOUNG good friend is worried about retirement. We’ve brainstormed for years about building a commune of sorts for all our childless friends to share. We would each have our own space but share a kitchen, dining space, nurse and cook. She recently sent this picture of a cabin to me as inspiration for the personal space.   

Anyone want to join us?

Local and Handmade

This beautiful sconce was handmade in Clifton Forge, VA before most of us were born.  It wasn’t commissioned for a resort or mansion as most custom lights are today.  It was made for a simple summer cottage just up the road from where it was forged.

It makes me pause at the internet shopping I do for clients.  Don’t get me wrong!  It’s great to purchase anything from anywhere.  The convenience and price is almost always right.  Just not sure how many of those items people will be writing blogs about 75 years from now.

Our last vacation….

Was way TOO long ago!  But, we still have the memories of this rooftop patio complete with a gorgeous view we had all to ourselves.  The glass windscreen was a perfect solution for when those ocean breezes got a little strong and the pergola was just the right spot for indirect sun.  What’s not pictured was our very own private pool and the awesome bathroom just inside the door.  I love a well thought out plan particularly when the goal is to relax with a good book!