An Open Letter to My Readers …

Dear My Place to Yours readers,   Renaissance Man once told me of a young lady who -- when asked to tell her story in a worship service -- said she would try ... but that she'd never before spoken in front of a group and was very nervous. She wasn't sure she could do it.  Forty-five minutes later, the pastor had to lovingly help her find a stopping place.  Obviously, she'd gotten over her fear of public speaking!  Some of you can totally relate, can't you? [pe2-image src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-GdHUb6Ka8aY/TjWpFqzuuiI/AAAAAAAAPvk/8TVLO1v-CqM/s144-c-o/Blog%252520Memories1.01.jpg" href="https://picasaweb.google.com/110933187416986729297/MyPlaceToYoursDesignerTestBlog02#5635596423579744802" caption="Blog ... Keep Reading...

A State of Calm

I'm so glad you stopped by to celebrate Pink Saturday with me! I've got some very pretty pinks for you this week. They were a special treat on a recent visit to a friend's home in California. She loves to garden ... and I love her garden!   In our family, Renaissance Man is the gardener -- and he loves lots of green space. That style of gardening is beautiful, I agree ... but my friend Mimi has my very favorite kind of garden.   The kind with lush beds and meandering paths ...       The kind that draws a sigh out of me around every bend...         The kind that includes both classic details...         and touches of whimsy ... Keep Reading...

NYC Tablescapes: What Color is Tiffany Blue?

Wow!  It's already time for another Tablescape Thursday!  I hope you're having a great week.     Let's hop one of these and take a trip ...   to the little New Jersey town where my older daughter lives on the 19th floor of a high rise nestled quietly in a neighborhood of beautiful old homes. Click here to read the Pink Saturday post   Step out on her terrace with me and take a look at all of these beauties ...             It may be hazy, but we can easily see New York City.  We're only a short train ride away from Manhattan, so why don't we spend the afternoon in the City?   See?  It didn't take us long at all to get here. Yes, I know ... Keep Reading...