This is another picture of Gamble Gardens in Palo Alto. Have you ever seen such an inviting bench? I want to go there on my lunch hour every day and read a great book, write in my journal, or just reflect on the beauty that surrounds us. This place is a heavenly respite from the […]
This my friends, is the all time most amazing greatest charm bracelet ever (except for my mom’s). It is an antique for one thing, and made of gold for another. This bracelet was also purchased by my husband as a gift for me. Maury, our patient jeweler referenced previously, knowing I was interested in charm […]
This is my second charm bracelet, began on a trip to Williamsburg, Virgina. The first charms I purchased were Colonial themed, such as the antique style baby cradle, pineapple and garden basket. Remember back in the 80’s when everyone wore charms on key fob type charm holders around their neck? Well, I have to admit […]
I collect charm bracelets. My love of this particular piece of jewelry stems from my childhood. When my parents were courting back in the 1940’s, my dad only saw my mother on the weekends when he came home from college. Since he missed her very much while they were apart, he showed his affection for […]
I have a passion for flowers. I love them in the garden, I love them in public places, I love them in arrangements, I love them in vast quantities anywhere at all. Finding them gracious, harmonious and uplifting, I am truly nutured by having fresh flowers in my house at all times. If anything could […]
I have joined the ranks of treasure hunters. Due to recent inspirational visits to some of my favorite blogs (Romantic Home and Daisy Cottage in particular), I have started to visit antique stores and thrift shops when I come upon them. At a recent stop at a large antique mall in Salinas, CA, I discovered […]
One of my blogging friends, Darlene, has referred on her blog to our mutual quilting buddy Lisa, as an evil temptress. Lisa has a way of discovering a gorgeous new fabric group and extolling its virtues to Darlene and I, and despite our vows of abstinence, luring us into purchasing the fabric collections for ourselves. […]
The Arezzo antiques market, "Fiera Antiquaria", which takes place the first Sunday of every month, is arguably the best in Tuscany. In particular, the first Sunday in June, when vendors from all over the country turn up with their treasures, is the be-all-and-end-all antique market in all of Italy. Vendors take over the upper area […]
One fine spring day recently, I took myself to Gamble Gardens in Palo Alto to see what kind of pretty spring flowers might be presenting themselves. Please join me as I wander along the pathways and take in the glorious assortment of blossoms and bulbs. Gamble Gardens is a non-profit community resource that provides classes […]
In Ireland, March 23 is National Daffodil Day. I was in Ireland in March six years ago on Irish National Daffodil Day, and was entranced by the sight of so many daffodils everywhere. Is there anything that says "Spring!" as well as those particular flowers? As we headed off on our day’s tourist adventures, we […]
About Me
Hello, I’m Nicole, an enthusiastic quilter and fabric lover. This blog is mainly about my quilting journey, but I share some of my other interests as well, which include reading, cooking, decorating, lifestyle, and my family. When I am not quilting, I am reading, and will share monthly book reviews in this space. I love to hear back from my followers and enjoy getting to know you.
