It’s been a busy month so far. House guests, renovating the cottage, Chip’s birthday (yes, it was Thursday, the big party is planned for later in the fall – when it’s cooler. ), and the sale this weekend. Here’s a few images of some favorite items from this month’s sale. ...
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It’s a annual ritual I’ve been through for the past 18 years, with varying degrees of enthusiasm. It always begins with the excitement of (my absolute favorite part of school) picking out the new school supplies. There is just something about those freshly sharpened pencils, brand-new pens, gloriously clean pads ...
Read MoreLast time I saw Paris . . .
The last time I saw Paris, it was timelessly itself, very much like the first time I saw Paris over 20 years ago. But this consistency should not be mistaken for lifelessness. Paris, for me, has maintained its freshness, its beauty, and, yes, I must say it, its chic in ...
Read MoreImagination vs. Reality
I’m a dreamer. I see things and my mind just takes off, often spinning out of control, imagining what it could be. True confession: I mentally decorate nearly every interior space I enter. I mean wall treatments, furniture arrangements, lighting. The whole nine yards. I even do this in public ...
Read MoreGetting ready for the sale
Here’s a few items I just photographed today. Enjoy! I’ll be posting more in a few days. Thanks for reading, Virginia
Read MoreFound a few treasures
I love road trips. And they’re especially fun for me when they involve a little hunting. For Chip, hunting means guns, ammo, and meat in the freezer. For me, hunting means something quite different. I begin such trips with the Suburban emptied of seats and debris. So it’s basically a ...
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