Dahlias were discovered by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century growing wild on the Mexican hillsides. Botanists were brought along on these excursions to the New World to bring new plant species back to the homeland. Empress Josephine, who had a special fondness for dahlias, first introduced them to France (in the 1800s) and… Continue reading Dahlias…
Month: April 2019
Oh no…Notre Dame de Paris is burning…
Notre Dame, (Our Lady), situated in the heart of Paris on the Ille de Cite, is over eight centuries old. April 15, 2019, the day of this shocking fire, will become a historic date in the life of this magnificent cathedral. What took over 200 years to build was almost lost in a couple of… Continue reading Oh no…Notre Dame de Paris is burning…
Spring Linens…
On the warm, sunny days of Spring, I long for a clothesline like we had in the 1950s suburb that I grew up in. I've washed my winter bedding, down quilts and pillows and, most importantly, dried them outdoors (draped over chairs) before… Continue reading Spring Linens…
What’s your decade…
This past weekend my daughter came for a visit bringing her trusted steam cleaner. Still, in the Spring cleaning mood, I was grateful for the opportunity to have my area rugs cleaned. The carpet cleaners in my city don't do this service in your home, they want you to roll up your carpets and bring… Continue reading What’s your decade…