Astonishing Paper Art Fashions Historical Dress Sculptures By Isabelle de Borchgrave
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Astonishing Paper Art Fashions Historical Dress Sculptures By Isabelle de Borchgrave

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Last weekend, while visiting family, I had the opportunity to see an extraordinary exhibit at the Frick Museum in Pittsburgh of astonishing life-sized trompe l’oeil paper art fashions by the acclaimed Belgian designer and artist, Isabelle de Borchgrave. De Borchgrave was inspired to begin making her paper sculptures in 1994 after viewing an exhibit of historical… Continue reading Astonishing Paper Art Fashions Historical Dress Sculptures By Isabelle de Borchgrave

Exploring The Enchanting Gardens Of Middleton Place America's Oldest Landscaped Gardens
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Exploring The Enchanting Gardens Of Middleton Place America's Oldest Landscaped Gardens

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We just returned from our summer vacation at the fabulous Wild Dunes Resort on The Isle Of Palms in South Carolina. Our family has been going to the beach at Wild Dunes for the past 20 years. One of the myriad things we love about the resort is its proximity to Charleston and many other local attractions.… Continue reading Exploring The Enchanting Gardens Of Middleton Place America's Oldest Landscaped Gardens

Audible Books To Turbocharge Your Summer Road Trip
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Audible Books To Turbocharge Your Summer Road Trip

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Summer is vacation time, and for our family, it usually means long hours logged in the car on the way to the beach or to visit family. Over the years, I have discovered that car trips are much more enjoyable and argument-free if we have an audiobook to listen to. When my kids were young,… Continue reading Audible Books To Turbocharge Your Summer Road Trip

Why The Chelsea Flower Show Should Be On Your Bucket List Chelsea Flower Show Part II
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Why The Chelsea Flower Show Should Be On Your Bucket List Chelsea Flower Show Part II

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As I mentioned in my previous post, my lovely stepsister, Erica, recently attended the world-famous Chelsea Flower Show in London. She is always jetting off to Paris for a shopping spree or going on Safari, so it’s fun to live vicariously through her. But because I am such a flower fan, I was particularly interested… Continue reading Why The Chelsea Flower Show Should Be On Your Bucket List Chelsea Flower Show Part II

Chelsea In Bloom: 2018 Chelsea Flower Show Part 1
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Chelsea In Bloom: 2018 Chelsea Flower Show Part 1

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My fabulous jet-set stepsister, Erica, just returned from London where she attended the hottest event in England, second only to the royal wedding–the 2018 Chelsea Flower Show. Since this annual Royal Horticulture Society event has long been on my bucket list, my sister graciously agreed to share her photographic impressions of her trip with me and my… Continue reading Chelsea In Bloom: 2018 Chelsea Flower Show Part 1

A Spring Tour Of The Biltmore Estate Gardens
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A Spring Tour Of The Biltmore Estate Gardens

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The Biltmore Estate, America’s largest home, is one of my favorite places in the country.  Because George Vanderbilt’s massive chateau is only a 2-hour drive from my home in North Carolina, I’ve had the opportunity to visit the awe-inspiring property many times. For my birthday this year, my wonderful husband gave me a weekend trip… Continue reading A Spring Tour Of The Biltmore Estate Gardens