I am now in the heart of America…right in the center where rolling green hills, tall silos and leaning red barns compose the landscape of Wisconsin. I discovered Door County this summer on the way to its very tip – beautiful enchanting and wild Rock Island – where my boyfriend and I went kayaking and [...] Read more »
Back to School Back to Fashion
Back to school has turned into back to college for my family. The big difference between the two is that when my son was in pre-school through high school the summer was a break from the demands of my student’s schedule and the parental responsibilities that went with it. Unlike my mom who seemed to [...] Read more »
Color Your Garden: RED
This past week I have spent a lot of time puttering about my yard. Picking, pruning, weeding- transplanting, seeding- it’s a real scene happening outside my backdoor. My fingernails are as dirty as my ripped rubber garden boots, my spirit is shaping up as well. I am a “Sybil” (i.e.one of multi-personalities) when it comes [...] Read more »
Inspiration Americana
Celebrating Memorial Day Weekend in high style is one tradition that I love. Like most, I suppose- the official start of Summer here in the United States just does something to my psyche. I happily eat the whole “Americana-ish” of the holiday up! “Yes”, I admit I am that nerd who actually plans out a [...] Read more »
Raise the Red Lantern
I just returned from a 3 week trip to China and Hong Kong. It was my first trip to Asia and I hope certainly, not my last. The most impressive thing about China is the people. I’ve never met such kind, happy, hospitable people in my life (and I’m from the South). And Hong Kong [...] Read more »
