the beauty around us

what I saw this week:

This is Teddy Roosevelt’s home on Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York.  He was president from 1901-1909.  He was able to use his home as the “Summer White House”  during those years.  He shared this beautiful home with his wife and 6 children.  You can take a tour of the house [...]

New York City #3

After our trip to the Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, and Anthropologie we headed to Central Park via 5th Avenue.  What a treat!  I wish I could have taken the time to photograph more of the people, but I only did buildings as we were whizzing by; I’ll save that for the next [...]

New York City #2

After seeing the Empire State Building and Top of the Rock, the kids went to the Lego store…

and I stole away next door to Anthropologie…what a fun place with beautiful displays and items…

so many cute things for the home…you can go online or visit your local store and see for yourself… but it won’t be [...]

Happy 5th Birthday Silas!

My grandson Silas wanted to see New York City and the Empire State building for his birthday (which is today)!  So we all trekked in on a hazy, hot and humid day…but a fun day it was!

I hope you get to see something this summer that you have been wanting to see too!
You will love [...]

Brimfield Antique Show and Flea Market

Here is my September 2009 journey to Brimfield.  It was a gorgeous day and so much fun.  I go with my antiquing partner, Marti, and we  really look forward to it.  This year my purchase was an antique brass doll bed.
The Brimfield, MA show is one of the largest in the country.  It really is [...]

New Paltz, New York/Antiques

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Cape Cod Antiques #2

This is a great consignment shop, full of bargains.  Thanks D!

Cape Cod Antiques #1

Antiquing on Cape Cod, Summer 2009
So much to see, so little time!!  Lots more to come…love Cape Cod!

Williamsburg

Come on a quick trip with me to one of my favorite places…Williamsburg, Virginia.  I was there with my husband to celebrate our 25th Anniversary.  Please note the architecture; woodwork; wall paper; colors; brick.  These are some of the reasons why I love to go there.  Plus the history, of course.  Is that Thomas Jefferson?  [...]