One cannot have too large a party. Jane Austen
I thank my God for giving me a sister who loves parties as much as I do. It’s delightful trading off planning fun celebrations and …
18 Jul
There is something about a wedding gown prettier than any other gown in the world. Douglas Jerrold
There is something about a wedding gown prettier than any other gown in the world. Douglas Jerrold
I’m at that time of life where every month seems to bring news of new engagements and pregnancies. This summer I was blessed to be …
16 Jan
When the first baby laughed for the first time, the laugh broke into a thousand pieces and they all went skipping about, and that was the beginning of fairies. And now when every new baby is born its first laugh becomes a fairy. J. M. Barrie
When the first baby laughed for the first time, the laugh broke into a thousand pieces and they all went skipping about, and that was the beginning of fairies. And now when every new baby is born its first laugh becomes a fairy. J. M. Barrie
Avery Grace is the precious new baby girl, born this week to one of my dearest friends. She is beautiful and precious and adorable. Everything …
07 Jan
I love peace and quiet, I hate politics and turmoil. Queen Victoria
I love peace and quiet, I hate politics and turmoil. Queen Victoria
Red and white always reminds me of winter. Remnants of Christmas. Peppermints. Snow on berries, which we might actually see several times this winter, since …
28 Sep
Men are what their mothers made them. Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Men are what their mothers made them. Ralph Waldo Emerson.
My first calligraphy teacher always reminded us that, “everyone loves to see their name written in calligraphy”. I think she was mostly correct. And if …
24 Sep
Love is not love that alters when it alteration finds. William Shakespeare.
Love is not love that alters when it alteration finds. William Shakespeare.
This is a fanciful, flourished style. It is elegant, luxurious, whimsical and over-the-top in the best sort of way. Sometimes the magnitude of a celebration …
22 Sep
The willingness to sacrifice is the prelude to freedom. Pesach Seder.
The willingness to sacrifice is the prelude to freedom. Pesach Seder.
Blessed are you Adonai, our God, Ruler of the Universe.
18 Sep
I am thankful for the mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends. Nancie J. Carmody.
I am thankful for the mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends. Nancie J. Carmody.
17 Sep
An artist is somebody who produces things that people don’t need to have. Andy Warhol.
An artist is somebody who produces things that people don’t need to have. Andy Warhol.
calligraphy envelope art
16 Sep
I cannot live without books. Thomas Jefferson
I cannot live without books. Thomas Jefferson
Layne is the son of a friend of mine. He graduated from high school this past Spring, thereby causing much trauma to my husband when …