New Blog Design is Live!

We interrupt your regularly scheduled Wednesday's Doodles to bring you an exciting message!:Some of you may have noticed that the little blog looks a WHOLE LOT different today. I am so thrilled with the new design! It is soo much more me! I have Melissa, the creative genius behind 20 Going on 80 and Cherry on Top Blog Shoppe to thank for the amazing makeover. She completely captured my vision and

Connecticut: The Anti-Hamptons?

"And then one day in 1976, Billy Baldwin and I were out looking for houses for sale in Connecticut, something we did a lot together, and I saw this wonderful old stone house.  It had such a dignity about it.  The place was built in 1770 as a tavern n the old Albany Post Road.  The house came with six acres, and I bought the adjacent apple orchard, or what was left of it.  Twenty-one acres in all.

Orange You Glad I Changed my Mind?

 My friend Rachel is going to love this post. While it has always been her favourite colour, I'm a bit embarrassed to admit that I have never been a huge fan of orange. BUT THEN Pantone named Tangerine Tango as the 'it' color of 2012 and suddenly I was seeing orange everywhere...and surprisingly, I didn't hate it. In fact...I was kind of loving it. I was particularly head over heels in the June

Cottage Style

This weekend, I took advantage of the warm weather and headed up to a friend's summer home. There's nothing I love quite like cottage country. I feel so at peace on the lake, and boating always puts a huge smile on my face. ^ Here I am basking in the front of the boat (and channeling my inner Elle Woods in a sequined bikini top). I also love me some fabulous nautical inspired interiors. Take for

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