Our eclectic collection of family silver that needs polishing! At this time of the year I tend to start using the sterling that has been hid...

Many thanks to everyone who responded to my plea for the names of Paris hotels! There were so many great options. There was just one problem...

a favorite ornament from our tree (circa 1940s) As I have mentioned on any number of occasions Christmas is my favorite holiday. I love thi...

I adore artist Anne Harwell. Her warm personality always comes through in her emails and post comments, as well as her work. If you are not ...

George Square, the central square in Glasgow was laid out in 1781. For the first few years however it was little more than a muddy hollow, f...

Michael Devine is a popular man. This month alone his fabulous fabrics are featured in House & Garden and Domino , his Garden Folly fa...

We may be going Paris to this January and my head is spinning trying to find the perfect hotel room. I've been online all afternoon and ...

When the weather outside is frightful, what could be more delightful than a mug of nutmeg-laced hot buttered rum? Warm winter drinks always ...

Beautiful Swarovski Crystal for everyone on your holiday list. I'm loving the USB memory key and the Ziggy ring. Happy shopping! USB m...

Dallas designer Jan Showers is gifted when it comes to creating glamorous interiors—pale silks, glass, books, mirrors and other elegant ele...

Parisian Olivier Magny is part of a new generation in the world of wine. Frequently presented as ‘the Jamie Oliver of wine', Olivier pos...

Just before departing New Mexico the snow began falling throughout the night. Luckily the roads were clear of snow this morning and the sun ...

Last weekend I was shopping at Nordstrom and was most impressed by their store windows . The snow is just starting to fall here in New Mexic...

I adore the diverse architectural styles found throughout New Mexico. The state's distinctive architecture reflects the diversity of cul...

If you have not checked out Absolutely Beautiful Things today then go and take a peek. Anna has posted photos of her dinning room and it is...

I thought I would share with you a little flavor of the Southwest. I love this recipe from Sunset magazine. Enjoy! Ingredients 1/2 cup (1/4...

I am off to catch an 8:30 flight to New Mexico this morning and will post more later today...

I just returned from lunch and shopping with Joni . It was so great to actually meet her in person. She's just as imagined - warm, frien...

I am off to have lunch and go shopping with Joni of Cote de Texas . One stop on our shopping excursion will be the romantic antique store M....