The way to happiness? Do you know it?   Take time to be with one another. Listen not only to their words, but what is inside of their: hearts (feelings), hands (what they are carrying) and their movements (what…

      I want to meet you! And I have a plan…   This Saturday I will be flying home to Willows, and then on to Merida, Mexico to spend Easter with Chelsea.            …

      French brocante guessing game. It has been awhile since I have had one, not that I haven't seen a few things that have stumped me. Today was a wonderful day at the brocante. Brocantes in France seem…

      Photo Source: La Belle Brocante. Alwen Rambo's original artwork.   Each Saturday I focus on a different artist that I admire. From potters to painters, chefs to collectors, seamstress to songwriters, lifestyle to lovers… anyone who set…

Y     Flea Market Decor asked me to send some photos of my home, for an article in their magazine. Happy me. Flea Market Decor came out a week or so ago, though I hadn't seen it. Robin a…

  Why worry what to wear… just throw on a cape,carry a sword and put on some sandals… because in a crowd who would notice?     Some of you asked was it crowded in Venice during the carnival?  …