Who needs a little escape from the ordinary? School has started, Fall is in the air and we are all back to that scheduled week. Weekend are consumed with sports and kids. How about a visual trip to an Irish castle and ocean views to make your weekend special. Start your trip in the garden…
The Library Kitchen and Bar is the perfect place to start your date night. Date night is a must in the Parker household with Mr. P traveling all of the time and me working on the blog or another house renovation or restoration. This charming restaurant is located in Sapphire Valley in a restored historic…
London is always calling me, who am I trying to kid. I am a true Anglophile. I love English gardens, English landscapes, English chocolate box houses—English anything. These photos will give you a little tour around the city without the Summer heat and crowds. This was a crazy whirlwind trip. People were added, flights were…
What could be better than a wedding in Ireland in the Spring—nothing! Choose Ireland for your destination wedding. Castles, cottages, lovely gardens and friendly people, that’s Ireland in the Spring. The weather was perfect for a beautiful ceremony and all of the festivities. Music, dancing and whiskey—this is Ireland for goodness sake! Take a little…
Look what happened in my front garden a couple of weeks ago! This Cherry tree is absolutely beautiful this year. I think this year’s blooms are the best ever—maybe because of all of the rain. We are about a month behind most of you with Spring and Summer—so I experience the seasons changing twice every…
More is more and never a bore! Exciting things are happening in Highlands today. Painters are finishing the porches, basement sealer is going on, stone mason is finishing and landscapers are putting the charm into the grounds. This is my favorite time—decorating day! All of the special touches are being put into place and the…
Wow! What a difference a day makes. Y’all have been asking for a cottage update and here it finally is. Things are moving quickly now at the Highlands cottage. We are installing landscaping, putting up locust rails, graveling the drive, painting the porches, and stoning the walkway. I am exhausted just listing all of the…
