So many folks have been asking about sweet Max and how he is doing. He's being treated by Georgia Veterinary Specialist for Lymphoma...he has a tumor in his intestinal area.  The initial signs there was a problem were diarrhea.  His regular vet treated the diarrhea over several weeks and it improved but came back as soon as the the medicine stopped.  He wasn't overly concerned and said some older … [Read more...]

I'm always getting questions about how I keep the porch looking so clean.  Wellllll, it isn't always so clean.  I think it just appears that way in pictures.  Every spring around April, a monsoon of pollen hits.  When I got home from the hospital on Friday, here's how I found the porch.  Notice how the table seems to have a yellowish cast? It's all pollen and it's just getting … [Read more...]

My heart is so full right now, I'm not sure where to even start.  You have no idea how much your comments and prayers meant to me over the last few days.  They were like big warm hugs.  I felt so blessed and so supported and there really are no words to express how much I appreciate you. I'm back home and feeling a thousand times better.  The horrible bleeding finally ceased late yesterday … [Read more...]

My tablescape these days. Writing on iPad...very slow. Miss you all! XO … [Read more...]

I'm in the hospital...Piedmont hospital.   Getting great care.  Writing this on iPad, so must be brief.  Not sure when going home...they are running tests for abdominal pain and bleeding.  Max is in good hands. … [Read more...]

Recently I came across a designer with whom I was unfamiliar.  Her name is Barbara Eberlein and I love her work.  Her portfolio includes a variety of work in the areas of Preservation, Classic, Contemporary and Second Homes. Here are a few of the spaces she has designed.  You'll find many more at her website which I'll link to at the end of this post. I love this blue and white bedroom.  Notice … [Read more...]

This will be short and to the point because I just can't talk about it a lot.  Please, please, please pray for Max. He's been sick for about a month.  He was having diarrhea.  Max has been hyperthyroid for a few years and I give him medicine for that.   His kidneys have been showing signs that they are starting to not function so well, but blood work has showed that they actually have  improved … [Read more...]

Sharing some interesting and inspiring ideas and projects today.   Happy Friday!  Titanic II:  An Australian billionaire is building an exact replica of the original Titanic.  Full-size.  As in, you can buy a ticket and sail around the world. It will be called the Titanic II and you can watch a video showing how it will look inside here:  Titanic II  (All photos are from the site linked … [Read more...]

Last winter I put together a list of a few of my favorite things that help get me through the cold winter months.  I ask in that post what helps you survive the winter and your comments were filled with wonderful ideas and suggestions.  Thanks so much for sharing your fave winter survival tips. Since we're well into the throes of another winter, with at least two months ahead of us, I thought it would … [Read more...]