You never see Birkins set like this on an industrial shelf. Yet in a Hermes workshop in southwest France at the Maroquinerie de la Tardoire here they sit, after being handcrafted, just like any other bag. They have an interesting history. They are named after actress and singer Jane Birkin after Jean...
I love the beach. It is one of my favorite getaway destinations. I love the carefree simple summer homes. It is also always fun to use elements indigenous to the area used as decorating accents. Let’s face it, a lot of it can be tacky. Below are some wonderful...
I love tea. Growing up with a tea drinking mother I assumed all tea was fantastic. I was in for a rude awakening the first time I had tea in college. It turns out Mom made her tea with a mixture of teas. She made blends of tea for flavor, color,...
We were fortunate enough to stay at a wonderful island house last year. It was furnished with exquisite antiques. Nearly every light fixture was made of antique French metal flowers. Every time I see this type of light, it brings back memories of that wonderful trip. My favorite were...
My husband loves biscuits. They require few ingredients, most of which you probably already have on hand. They are great with eggs, jam, and especially fruit. To make your own follow the simple instructions below. Ingredients: 2 cups self rising soft wheat flour 1/8 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon sugar...
Spring fever continues. I am getting excited about Spring Break travel. One thing to get ready before travel time is to make sure everyone’s toiletry kit is in order. That way as we pack everyone just needs to toss in their own personal kit then just focus on the...
The red carpet season drew to a close this weekend culminating at the Oscars. There were fabulous dresses as to be expected. One of my favorite was Julianne Moore’s custom Chanel Haute Couture gown paired with Chopard jewels. Jennifer Garner also looked elegant wearing an Atelier Versace dress, Ferragamo purse, and Rene Caovilla heels. Her poise and the flow...
Spring has almost sprung and phones are popping up everywhere in the house. As I have had Spring fever recently and been organizing everything, the phones and their charging cords are even more of an eyesore. Below are some practical and aesthetically pleasing charging stations for various rooms and purposes....
Winter is almost over. I already have Spring fever. Along with spring cleaning comes the age old question of where to put everything. When possible, I love to use mud rooms. A well organized mudroom gives everything a home so there is at least some hope that much of...
For my youngest’s birthday I wanted a fun youthful cake. I started with a white cake. To make the cake we were in a time crunch between the Western Regional Orchestra tryouts (got a violin chair), GE party, soccer, tennis assessment, and of course the birthday party. (Read: another...