The first weekday after Christmas in Great Britain and many of the colonies is another holiday known as Boxing Day.  While many here will be shopping the malls for bargains, many country loving Brits will be enjoying a traditional day of sport and hunting.  The Royal Family has even planned a shooting holiday at the Read More...

Finished decking out my mantle Friday…just in time for Christmas week.  Since I use all fresh cut greenery and flowering bulbs, I wait until the final week to do my mantle.  I have been picking up inexpensive brass pieces at flea markets and junk shops all year…I knew there had to be a reason.  I Read More...

All Jane Austenites know that this week is Jane’s birthday, and in her honor I am posting a few of my favorite Austen themed gifts.  I love this card from the Unemployed Philosophers Guild with a page of self stick Austen quotes and greetings that allow you to make your own. Out of Print features Read More...

The dilemma of decorating the mantle….this photo has given me a few ideas.  My translation to follow soon!

Inspirational workspaces….even if they are messy….I mean disorganized! The queen of chaotic organization, Mary Randolph Carter.