Hudson Valley

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 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…

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…

  A while back, one of my readers asked me to write about my favorite spots in the Hudson Valley to find antiques.  It has taken me awhile, (bet you thought I forgot, Rose) but I think I have been…

Last weekend we had dinner in Paris, France. Well, not technically. But it was the next best thing. It felt like we were there anyway. We had dinner at my absolute favorite Paris bistro, in New York. It is called…

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Fall.  My favorite time of year.  The humidity has gone and left behind cool, crisp sunny days, and clear chilly nights, perfect for sleeping and snuggling.  Orchards are brimming with visitors, many from New York City buying up every pie…

One of the things I love most about Paris is that you can find a Patisserie just about anywhere.  They display lovely confections, chocolates, tarts, and pastries.  You will see such wonderful displays, rich colors and very inventive delicacies.  Pierre…

While we were at the Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market, we decided to go into the village of New Milford.  It is a cute little historic town, with lots of shops, places to eat, an apothecary pharmacy and a even a…