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Monthly Archives: June 2011
At the Movies
Naturally I wanted to find a movie appropriate for the Fourth of July. It isn’t quite as easy as one might think. So I decided to pick a film with patriotic values, one that, however sentimental, represents a sense of freedom and democratic ideals.…
Posted in entertainment, film
18 Comments
Tabletop for the Fourth
I’m still not quite sure who is actually going to be around for dinner on the fourth. Our house has been a bit of a revolving door so far this summer. Even so, I like to think about what I might be doing with the table.…
Posted in entertainment, interior design
27 Comments
Wednesday Wine
This week is all about celebrating the 4th of July. So for our Wednesday Wine, Terry has found a way to commemorate our national holiday with a relatively new American winery and a spin on one of our traditional favorite foods for the 4th.…
Posted in entertainment, food and drink, Uncategorized, wine
12 Comments
Fashion Fix for the 4th
I think dressing on the 4th of July is always fun and relatively easy. White pants or a skirt are the perfect base for any combination of red and/or blue on top. I adore stripes and own many variations on the theme.…
Posted in beauty, fashion, holiday
21 Comments
Food for the 4th

Posted in food and drink, holiday
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A Home of Timeless Elegance
I am thrilled today to bring you vignettes from a beautiful vintage house never before published. This classic brick Georgian from 1928 stands on a large parcel of land here in Connecticut with gorgeous specimen trees and rolling lawn. Bought by its current owners six years ago, the house was completely transformed by the wife, a successful interior designer.…
Posted in art, furniture, interior design
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Wednesday Wine
As yesterday was officially the first day of summer and the summer solstice, we are now all officially in the mode. My hydrangea are fully in bloom and the air conditioning is on, so we are now thinking summer wines. And Terry of course has another suggestion.…
Posted in wine
16 Comments
Chasing the Wild at Samuel Owen

Posted in art, photography
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Playing Hooky and a Surprise
I am officially playing hooky from my normal posting today – for the first time, well – ever!! But of course not completely – I am working on the next BEHIND THE Q, doing research and hopefully spending a little time here.…
Posted in fashion, jewelry
28 Comments