I don’t wear a lot of jewelry. But I love a single, beautiful piece. With fall and winter coming, I begin to think about that just-right piece to finish off my outfit. If you get the right piece, your clothes can be of the simplest form and design, yet your ...
Read MoreFavorite things this month
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. ...
Read MoreBack to School
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 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 MoreMarietta, Ohio – vintage perfection
I’ve just returned from Marietta, Ohio. You may not have heard of it, but it’s one of the most charming towns I’ve seen. I didn’t say city, for this is clearly no cosmopolitan place. It is a town, a truly all-American small town. And as such, it’s just, plain, lovely. ...
Read MoreHere comes 50!
The love of my life, Chip, is turning 50 in August. Unlike his looming 30th birthday (couldn’t believe how he mourned his 20s!), he’s taking this one in stride. In fact, he’s even embracing it. (Though the AARP packet in the mail was not received with any enthusiasm.) And he ...
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