Different parts of the country approach memorial services in a myriad of ways. Of course, in the area of the south where I grew it’s a process of “setting up” with the family, “visitation” and obviously…lots of food. Funerals seemed to be a every week occurrence in a small town. We had “Precious Memories”, “Farther…
Month: May 2013
Sun, Sand and Serenity
Someday…maybe, someday… The water has such healing powers for me I think someday we need to live in a waterfront community. We loved the Amalfi Coast last year to the point that I went into a funk when we came home. Now, a year later we’re on the Pacific Coast and I’ve got the “I…
What a Difference a Day Makes!!!
I told you yesterday that today we would compare and contrast Vegas to LA. So here goes. Here’s a welcome entrance in Las Vegas. And, here’s the LA version. Here’s a visual display in Vegas… And, here’s LA…oh my!!! Yesterday afternoon was spent at The Getty Museum in Brentwood…home of O.J., Reese, Ben, Marilyn and…
What Happens in VEGAS…
…really should stay in Vegas. Las Vegas is truly the only city in the world that can get away with the concept of “it’s not done until it’s overdone”. Moderation and Las Vegas are like fire and ice. Personally, the visual stimulation is exhausting. When visiting a museum or gallery there’s opportunity to take a…
Gumtree Art Festival
After my father passed away when Mother’s Day came along I would always take mom to The Gumtree Art Festival in Tupelo, MS. It was our time to enjoy being together, appreciate a broad range of artists and artisans and eat fried food. Since her passing I’ve gone back to Gumtree every year possible to…
Artsy…
Memphis Farmers Market is not just about incredible farm fresh vegetables and locally prepared food items. While that’s what I usually focus on I thought I should introduce you to some wonderful artisans that get up before the crack of dawn each Saturday to share their talents with market patrons. I’ll admit I made my…
Charming…
I know it may seem that this blog is more focused on food than design. Thankfully, I was blessed with a range of skills and basically use them on an as needed basis. Last evening I attended a book signing at SummerHouse in Ridgeland, MS for internationally recognized designer Barry Dixon. In a word Barry…
Good Eats
My attempt to let you see the progress on my current design project was denied by the annual rain that accompanies the Beale Street Music Festival. Therefore, you’ll just see that this weekend started off and continues to be a good eating weekend. Friday was a work and play day. We were in Tupelo, MS…
The House Was Lovely 