Last week about this time I took you on a quick field trip to Das Dutchman Essenhaus in Northern Indiana ... and showed you THESE dishes. Little did I know I'd missed a few. For you rooster lovers ... Pretty classy, huh? And for you lovers of all things feminine ... My heart did a little dance when I spied these dishes with their vibrant colors and patchwork of patterns. Did yours? Wouldn't they be perfect for a soft, Shabby Chic table? My creative juices were flowing ... but all the pretty dishes collided with my desire to de-clutter ... and I'm happy to say that all I brought home were the "photographic" memories that I'm sharing with you. So because I'd love to do a tablescape ... Keep Reading...
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Fabulous Fudge!
I love fudge, but I don't eat it very often. Growing up, my Mom and Sister and I sometimes called it "pudge" because too much of that delicious dessert can make you pudgy, don't you know. I made up for it last week while on vacation because Mackinac Island LOVES its fudge. In fact, Mackinac Island is quite famous for its fudge. So, of course, when I was on the island, I was lovin' me some fudge, too! Every shop lets you taste little bites before you buy so you can choose your favorite flavors ... but even I couldn't imagine visiting all of these fudgeries. Hmmm... I don't think fudgery is ever used as a noun; it is now. I asked Austin, our horse-drawn carriage tour guide, what the best fudge ... Keep Reading...
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GRAND HOTEL Expectations: Mackinac Island
It was about 30 years ago that I first remember hearing of Mackinac Island. While sitting alone watching a special travel feature on television, I made a mental note that I wanted to go there "someday." I don't remember telling anyone ... until recently ... when Renaissance Man and I discussed where to go for a short get-away prior to the Northern Indiana wedding of a family friend. From the "ancient" TV special, I had formed grand expectations for the "someday" trip: beautiful water, the lonnnnng porch at the Grand Hotel, no cars, quaint shopping; an elegant yet carefree destination full of historical intrigue, beauty, and romance. I'm afraid I sometimes have the tendency to expect too much from places (and occasionally from ... Keep Reading...
