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Sarum: The Novel of England and a visit to some of the places mentioned.
★★★★☆ Sarum by Edward Rutherford is an epic novel about the area of England known as Sarum. This novel, of more than one thousand pages, spans more than 10,000 years, covering the span of English history from primitive times to … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Photography, Reading, Travel, Watcha reading
Tagged abd, book club, book review, book spoiler, england, london, Old Sarum, Salisbury, sarum by edward rutherford, stonehenge, travel
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Paris The Novel
I loved this book! This was my first Edward Rutherfurd historical novel and it will not be my last. It is the history of Paris as seen through the eyes of several generations of families–aristocratic, merchant and the lower classes. I … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Reading, Review, Travel
Tagged book review, books, Edward Rutherfurd, Eiffel Tower, history of Paris, Paris, Paris by Edward Rutherfurd, Paris the novel, reading, travel
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Some would think I became French when I married…
Reminiscent of Peter Mayle’s A Year in Provence, Almost French: Love and a New Life in Paris by Sarah Turnbull was an enjoyable read. When asked how she came up with the book’s provocative title, she said – “It’s tongue-in-cheek. … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Reading, Travel
Tagged Almost French, books, Eiffel Tower, Paris, Peter Mayle, reading, Sarah Turnbull
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It takes some serious pondering to make a great quilt.
Sitting here with my feet in the sand, thawing my winter weary bones. Thinking about it being National Quilting Day and not a needle in sight…. Pondering making a beach quilt and wondering if I should put batting in it … Continue reading
Posted in Favorite Things, Quilting, Travel
Tagged AMI, Anna Maria Island, beach quilt, florida, National Quilting Day, pondering, relaxing, sand
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Is it warm, yet, where you live???
The last time you saw me working with Liberty of London, I left you here. And I did finally finish it. I cobbled together a few different patterns to make a sleeveless blouse. I am not much of a blouse … Continue reading
Posted in Eating, Finishes, Sewing, Travel
Tagged anna maria, blouse, eating, fabric, florida, Liberty of London, sewing, tana lawn, travel
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Pushing Reset
I’m sure you wondered where I disappeared to. Or maybe you didn’t notice? We spend part of our winters in Florida and this year that part was March. It seems strange telling relative strangers, or relatives who are strangers(!), our … Continue reading
4 hours to a smarter packed traveler
Per the norm… it all started with a trip to my local fabric store…. They have a second building with tons of home decor fabrics at discount prices. Rolls upon rolls of upholstery fabrics that are just a delight to … Continue reading
Posted in A Sttitch in Time, Can I get a Whoop Whoop, Crafting, Crazy Mom Friday Finishes, fabric, Finishes, Linkys, TGIFF, Travel
Tagged amy butler, bag, Bernina 1080, Janome 6600P, review, travel, weekender
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Fall in Northern Michigan
Considered by many to be the most beautiful place in the country. I can’t disagree. Particularly in the fall. How fortunate we are to have such a beautiful, sunny day, yesterday. To take it all in. Taking deep breaths to fill … Continue reading
Posted in Cottage, Favorite Things, Nature, Photography, Travel
Tagged art, fall, fall color, foliage, most beautiful place, nature, northern michigan, photography, travel, trees
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Butter Chicken
Watching the recent Olympics games brought back so many wonderful memories of our trip to London and one memory that we won’t soon forget has to do with food. Surprise, surprise! Going into it, we didn’t realize that London’s Indian … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, Eating, Gluten Free, Recipes, Recreating foodie memories, Travel
Tagged butter chicken, cooking, gluten free butter chicken, gluten'free, indian dishes, indian food, london, murgh makhani, recipe, travel
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A bag for bags
I’ve been intrigued by this tutorial, over at In Color Order, that Jeni put together, for quite some time. Maybe it is her fabric choices, I don’t know, but it’s been bookmarked, waiting for me to *need* a new bag! … Continue reading
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