I promised that I would share pictures from our most recent Italian vacation. I am starting to make good on that promise although I do still need to put together a proper post. I'm working on it...I swear. I am continuing to sift through thousands of pictures but I did manage to gather a few that … Continue reading Beauty of the (Italian) Afterlife
Buongiorno! Mr. B and I have been enjoying travels through Northern Italy. Traveling during this time of year is great because the crowds generally die down a bit and the weather is usually more tolerable. Unfortunately, we couldn't escape the higher temperatures and it's been in the mid 80 degrees in Turin, where we are currently … Continue reading GREETINGS FROM ITALY
A couple of years ago I was at a local flea market and a complete stranger captivated me. I laid eyes on the artwork you see below and was intrigued by the woman in the painting. Who is she? Who painted her? What's her story? "You know, if one paints someone's portrait, one should not know him … Continue reading Welcoming Strangers into Your Home
Tomorrow is the 4th of July holiday and today on the blog we are celebrating the spirit of summer with designs inspired by patriotic colors. Although I'm generally partial to neutral colors, I've always been drawn to a classic New England look that often incorporates red, white, and blue. Mr. B and I be celebrating … Continue reading Red, White, and Blue
Dear Readers....I'm back! I was away from my computer for longer than anticipated but I am officially back from my unintentional hiatus. What started by taking "a few days off" turned into weeks. Then I realized I had to deal with a technical glitch that required me to move my domain name from one host to another … Continue reading From the Office of Reviving Charm
