Taking time to smell the roses... I mean lily of the valley

History and photos of one of Salem’s historic homes - The House of Seven Gables in Salem, Massachusetts

A visit to the oldest candy company in America.

How to make a watermelon gin fizz recipe created, tested, and approved by two thirsty women!

Watermelon Jello slices and mini watermelon jello slices

Do you wonder what some of the French words mean on menus or that you might hear at a dinner party? Here is a cheat sheet created for those looking to prevent a faux pas.

Planting a blue and white garden in May for a June wedding.

A simple raspberry treat to make for yourself or for guests.

How to make wild violet simple syrup. Finally success at making my wild violet simple syrup. Here is what to do and what not to do!

A few photos of flags flying proud in New England, including some of the first flags of New England.

Whale art that adorns both inside and outside of homes in New England.

My morning coffee or tea ritual helps me start my day full of ideas and creativity for home decorating and entertaining.

A quick stop at the Red Lion Inn for a quick bite to eat.

If you've been waiting to build some raised garden beds, it's not too soon to do so. In fact this is the perfect time.  

Working from home is a luxury that was once frowned upon.

A book review of TIMELESS - New England homes by Architect Patrick Ahearn.  

If eyes are windows to the soul, then these windows must be showing the soul of the home. 

Are you feeling tired? Does your life seems routine and you need to recharge your batteries?  Here are a few simple tips to try. 

Antique home house hunting for us has been dubbed "searching for our unicorn home".  We have kissed a lot of frogs before we finally found our princess. 

This will be an out of the ordinary Easter for our family this year. Some of our children are unable to attend due to work or school and if all goes as planned, this will be the last holiday in our current home.