Love Notes

Dec 26, 2023 • #christmas #holiday

Do You See What I See? 12/25/23

I am pretty sure you do. You see, I think, the good in the world. You see first the little bits that connect us all. You see and share a light in the world. A smile. An outstretched hand. Little drops of beauty all around.

You see not just a Christmas tree. You see a beautiful image which needs no words to spread good tidings of great joy. READ MORE

Dec 17, 2023 • #christmas #holiday #Tablescape #Tablescapes

Party Favors 12/11/23

A friend's husband once called me "the gift fairy". Gifting is definitely my love language. In my version of heaven, I would just give all of my jewelry away ... "You have the most beautiful auburn hair and hazel eyes, these earrings would be perfect on you". "Oh, you love the Brindle earrings? Then have these!" "Off to Tortuga, Robin? - here!" Vail, Jane? - "This is for you!" Can you hear me wistfully sigh now, "if only..." READ MORE

Dec 07, 2023 • #christmas #new york city

I Get a Kick Out of You 12/7/23

Oh my goodness it's been a dream. We are selling out of everything. Thank YOU. Luckily I do have a few new (and old favorite) tricks up my sleeve.

Let's play "what to wear where". I have a feeling you're going to be really good at this game. We'll pick a place, and get virtually dressed to hit the town. Starting with the Big Apple. Step on up, and maybe one of you, my dear readers, will send me a photo of what you actually wore in one of these exact locations! READ MORE

Dec 07, 2023 • #boca grande

Gift Guide for Mermaids 11/27/23

There are some of us who have a predilection for seashells over red velvet. If this sounds like someone on your nice list, then this love note is for you. We've just returned home from a week in Boca Grande, Florida. Not a traditional "over the river and through the woods" Thanksgiving destination, but I've learned that with unmarried kids in their twenties, it's the perfect week to travel together. READ MORE

Nov 23, 2023 • #holiday

The Children's Table 11/20/23

Who remembers sitting at the kids table?

My late ex-Aunt-in-law put on an annual Thanksgiving dinner which epitomized Virginia hospitality - although it wasn't the ham biscuits, oyster dressing, wild turkey and venison that created the magic. It was the way she managed to make every guest feel special. With a sign on the porch that read "Martha Stewart doesn't live here", she welcomed a crowd which peaked at 72 guests for Thanksgiving dinner, often while carrying a grandchild on her hip. READ MORE