On this Mother’s Day, I’d like to thank the beautiful girls who made me a mother, Katherine and Alexandra, my little girls. Thank-you girls! I hope all of you readers are having a lovely day. Thanks for reading, Virginia
Read MoreThe Streets of Paris
Of all the cities I’ve ever known, Paris is the most walkable. Every neighborhood is so consistently Parisian, yet distinctly its own. I’ve shared some of the fabulous doors of this fabled city (Doors of Paris), but I want you to see and enjoy the inimitable streets of the City ...
Read MoreThe Atlee House – an embellished interior
Though I enjoy viewing beautiful homes from the exterior – I mean who doesn’t love a stroll through New Orleans’ French Quarter, or a drive through Kenwood during dogwood season? But to get a look inside – that’s pure joy. So here’s a peek at some of the detailing inside ...
Read MoreThe Doors of Paris
I have always had a love of architecture, and doors in particular. They are the life-line to the space within, and as such have far more impact than we often give them credit for. As I strolled through the extraordinarily beautiful streets of Paris, it was the seemingly infinite variety ...
Read MoreHeading to Paris!
I’m heading to Paris this week, and just can’t wait!! I’ll be staying with my dearest friend, who is currently living in the 6th Arrondissement, just steps from the Luxembourg Gardens, The Cluny Museum, and La Seine. It’s a beautiful neighborhood, but then is there a Paris neighborhood that isn’t? ...
Read MoreIt’s so hard to decide . . .
Paint can be tricky. Add to the mix the lightening effects of painting exterior surfaces, and I become frozen with indecision. Whatever I choose, I’m stuck with it, and so is everyone who drives by and/or visits my barns. So here I sit, paralyzed with indecision as the warm summer ...
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