I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play, And wild and sweet The words repeat Of peace on earth, good-will to men! ― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Greetings from San Diego! Mr. B and I will be enjoying a nice dinner for two tonight and joining my entire family tomorrow for Christmas … Continue reading MERRY CHRISTMAS 2017
Many people outside of the Southern California region aren't familiar with the neighborhood in Long Beach, California known as "Naples". In 1903, a man by the name of Arthur Parson had the vision to build an island like community with a series of canals, streets named after Italian cities, and a series of high arching … Continue reading CHRISTMAS IN NAPLES, LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA
Designer Beth Ervin is a woman after my own heart. Her sense of style tends to gravitate toward the traditional but it's not stuffy or stiff. It's a balanced look of casual elegance and it seems to work well even in her own Atlanta home located in the prestigious Buckhead neighborhood. Beth Ervin's work has … Continue reading DESIGNER BETH ERVIN DECORATES HER ATLANTA HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
After talking with many people about their holiday decorations, I would venture to say it's about 50/50 when it comes to whether or not the tree is already up. Is your tree up already? Adding a smaller tree to adorn a tabletop is a perfect solution for those short on space, don't want to bother … Continue reading HOLIDAY DECOR: TABLETOP CHRISTMAS TREES
Merry Christmas! What are your plans for this holiday weekend? Mr. B and I will be hosting a casual dinner at our seaside ranch home and will be welcoming a couple of overnight guests. I love opening our home and sharing it with friends and family. I also look forward to playing "Christmas Bingo", which has … Continue reading MERRY CHRISTMAS 2016
