While writing last week's blog, I kept returning to this photo. There was something about it that I liked...a lot. First, I love pink, but that wasn't it. It had a beautiful tufted corner banquette but in the end, I determined it was the table that warranted a second, and… Continue reading A Marie Antoinette Moment…
Author: jstout2024
Valentine’s Day…
Roses are red, Violets are blue... However, the origin of Valentine's Day may have been anything but sugar and spice. There are many theories of how this celebration began but some are gruesome and violent. Anything from sacrificial animal killing and then whipping women with their hides in the name of "fertility" to the killing… Continue reading Valentine’s Day…
Romancing the home…
I think it's safe to say that most of us are happy to see the tail end of January and we're optimistic that Spring is near. February is a short, but significant month...starting with Groundhog Day, then Valentine's Day and occasionally all those leap year babies can actually celebrate on their true birth date. But… Continue reading Romancing the home…
“Modern” Old Money Gardens…
Does the 2025 trend, "Modern Old Money Gardens" sound like an oxymoron to you? To me, Old Money implies long established gardens, whereas, Modern sounds like new/recent gardens...but who am I to question this contradiction? Every January we are inundated with long lists of trends for everything from personal style to home decor etc. I'm… Continue reading “Modern” Old Money Gardens…
Technical troubles…
There will be no blog post this week because of technical troubles. My computer has been in the Apple "hospital". Hopefully all will be back to normal for next week. xox Judy❤️
The Angels…
"The Angels", (translation from Spanish to English for Los Angeles), walk among those broken by the devastating fires that have ravaged their homes, businesses, schools, churches, and the unbearable loss of loved ones and pets. What has struck me through all the heartache is the sense of community and caring for neighbours. The tireless, heroic… Continue reading The Angels…
Back to normal…
Even though I didn't have my usual full on Christmas set up, the house seems bare now that what was out has been put away for another year. It has, however, inspired me to move accessories around to create new vignettes for this "gap" season between indoors and outdoors...winter. My plan in November was to… Continue reading Back to normal…
A New Year…
Recently, I revisited a speech given by Ruth Bader Ginsburg on optimism. Even in troubled times, she was confident that when the pendulum swung as far as it could go in one direction, eventually it would swing back in the opposite direction. RBG was a champion of gender equality. Would she be as optimistic today?… Continue reading A New Year…
Do you believe in magic…
Whether your Christmas is a religious celebration or a time to spend with friends and family, you must agree that seasonal decorations and the lights that twinkle in your tree or the ones you see as you pass through your neighbourhood make it a magical time of the year. … Continue reading Do you believe in magic…
Red for Christmas…
I'm sure I've never used red as a theme for my Christmas decor before. But you never know when or what may strike your fancy and inspire you to take a new direction. That "something" is this tablecloth I found at the boutique run by a French blogger, Sharon… Continue reading Red for Christmas…