Before I left for Japan, I checked to see if there were any vintage kimono shops in the area where I'd be traveling. Alas, I couldn't find any. I had hoped there might be one or two, but there were none that I could find. Most vintage kimono shops are further south in...
Now, where was I? Japan! Land of breathtaking scenery, lovely people, ancient shrines and iconic castles, like this one, Aizuwakamatsu Castle. Impressive! Although, I must admit, the most memorable thing about the visit to this castle was a group of grade school kids...
I went to Japan and it was amazing! It was a trip for fun, to see the sights and relax. We went north of Tokyo, away from the throngs of people and up into the mountains. So much fun. We landed in Tokyo, then got a car and drove north. First stop, the Ashikaga Flower...
Outside of Paris is a fantastically amazing farmhouse/ restaurant/ guesthouse, Le Doyenne. With beautiful gardens of fruit and vegetables cared for with loving attention. And open fields around. The old barn, shown here during restoration, was converted into a...
First stop, beautiful, old, new, extravagant Paris. Glorious Paris. Iron balcony railings. Everywhere, down any street, amazing, gorgeous doors. Quaint bookstores that make you feel as though you've stepped into a movie set. Beauty everywhere, even in the smallest...
After the Baltimore show and after the alterations and work extras from the show I was beyond pleased to find that I had the luxury of a little break. I had what people dream of, a bit of time to follow my bliss. Don't get me wrong, I love making things with beautiful...
After visiting Peekskill and seeing my great grandparents home, we travelled up the Hudson River to the sweet little town of Beacon for a very different experience. In New York City in 1974, the Dia foundation was established to promote contemporary art from the 1960s...
For years I've heard about the Hudson River Valley. My mother and her family were from Peekskill, just north of NYC right on the river. I have a deep fondness for the Hudson River School of artists and for years had wanted to see their work in its natural environment....
Although it was totally amazing and worth every minute to get there and see the eclipse, it lasted only about 4 minutes. That meant that besides the time to find a car rental spot that still had cars available [after my reserved option fell through] the several hours...
