May 2008

Still in search of a French garden table and chairs and some antique garden ornaments, like urns, iron fencing, shutters and statues, we went to our local Stormville Flea Market last weekend. Though I did come home with a few…

I love potatoes.  In my opinion, I think they should have their own food group. This time of year, potato salads are out in full force for summer picnics and barbeques. Sometimes I prefer the lighter vinaigrette's to the heavy mayo dressings. I…

This week, for Travel Tip Tuesday, I’m focusing on destinations.  As you might have figured out by now, my two favorite destinations are France and Italy.  But, believe or not, I know there are other great places on this planet of ours…

Chris stumbled into this tent and ran to find me in the pouring rain. He said I had to come.  Now!  "Chandeliers, all chandeliers" he whispered. A Chandelier Fantasyland. I dropped everything.  He led me by the hand, we sloshed…

I love this iron bed, it reminds me of Art Nouveau   An iron French youth bed would make a great daybed.  If only I had the room… A different kind of flower bed Antique phonographs in pristine condition grace…

  Welcome to this edition of Travel Tip Tuesday! We all know that it now costs a small fortune to travel these days, especially to Europe.  Gas prices are up, the dollar is down and you need to take a…

Finally, we arrive in Brimfield An old cabinet waits to be unloaded from a trailer, while aqua green coke bottles in a crate sit atop an antique coke machine. An old electric powered rocking horse was running perfectly, though you…

You may remember last year we went to a local wine and pasta event in my area called Pasta, Primo, Vino.  Well, we decided to go again this year and we were not sorry.  This year we tried a winery…

I have gone treasure hunting in Brimfield.  Brimfield is the Queen of all flea markets in the Northeast.  It is miles long and lasts for an entire week.  You will rub your eyes (and your feet) the first time you…