Hello Little Birdie

Do you ever look through the catalogs of some of your favorite home decor stores and wonder why things cost so much?  I don't know about you, but this family is on a budget.  I want nice accessories but not at a cost that's gonna stop me from putting gas in the car.You see this cute little bird from West Elm?  He would look nice sitting on my coffee table but not for $14.00.  I like a bargain and

The Glamour of New York (In 10 Easy Lessons)

Rule No 1: Wear good shoes. Unlike their Parisian cousins who prefer flats, New York woman are serious heel girls. They prefer their shoes like their architecture: high-rise and dripping with glamour. The only flats around here are those packed for the beaches in the Hamptons.(NB No, I don't know how they do it, either. One day in this pair and I was ready for a week with my feet up. I don't

VIRGINIA'S OPSAIL 2012: DAY 2

 ONE OF THE MOST SPECTACULAR EVENTS I HAVE EVER SEEN..... INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC SHIPS SAILING IN BOAT PARADE FROM THE CHESAPEAKE BAY INTO DOWNTOWN NORFOLK FOR OPSAIL 2012. WE THOUGHT THE SAILORS WERE FAKE AT FIRST.....UNTIL THE SHIP GOT CLOSER.....CRAZY!SAILING DOWN THE ELIZABETH RIVER IN THE PARADE OF SAILSJUST ANOTHER DAY ON THE BOAT FOR R? LOOK BEHIND YOU!!!THE INDONESIAN SHIP WAS

The Glamour of New York: A List

"He adored New York City. He idolized it all out of proportion...no, make that: he romanticized it all out of proportion. Yes. To him, no matter what the season was, this was still a town that existed in black and white and pulsated to the great tunes of George Gershwin." ― Woody Allen, Manhattan. No matter how you feel about traffic, noise, rude people, expensive rents (and hotels), and general

Feeling Pink (and Green) in Old Town Key West...

Dream House Alphabet: F

F is For Farm House SinkRemember in Dream House Alphabet E when I called the foyer an entry way to save my F for something special? Well this is it people. I LOVE the classic look of a farm house sink (also sometimes referred to as an apron front sink).  ^ Designer Alice Lane proves that you don't have to go uber country with a farm house sink in this beautiful kitchen.^ Okay, double farm house

22 with Wishes

In exactly one week, I turn 22. I hope it brings many exciting opportunities my way (and maybe a few bday goodies). I've put together this little list, just in case anybody in my life needs some ideas (aren't I thoughtful?):1. Domino's Book of Decorating. All of my fave design blogger's go to book, and it looks fab on a coffee table vignette!2. I See Noise Prints. I like the Chanel No. 5 and the