And Aunt Charlotte Said: It Is Good

Eight years ago hubby and I moved into our classic 1959 ranch home. It had many of the endearing qualities of mid-century construction. Built-ins in the dining room to display serving pieces, with drawers underneath. Built-ins in the hall to store linens. A paneled/finished basement family room with an ocean of red shag carpeting (thatContinueContinue reading “And Aunt Charlotte Said: It Is Good”

“Venetian Pink” redux

As we had some work done on the bathroom I couldn’t not mention it considering that “pink bathroom” and “venetian pink” are still two of the biggest search words that find me. Sorry the bathroom photographs so lousy. Also, the floor is perfect, that’s just the film left on that I still need to wipeContinueContinue reading ““Venetian Pink” redux”

Venetian Pink

The tank of the downstairs bathroom (the Men’s Room) cracked and so we decided to replace it. How does a tank crack? The toilet is right beside where Roto-Rooter does their work (might I once again comment on the ONE THOUSAND NON-NEGOTIABLE DOLLARS we spent on Roto-Rooter in our first few weeks in the house?ContinueContinue reading “Venetian Pink”

“Go pink”

Last weekend I hosted the Quarterly Librarian’s Quartet Dinner – a group of four librarian friends who meet approximately quarterly for dinner and chatting. I was reminded too late that I served the same dessert as last time I hosted. Oops. Mental note: Make them something different next time! As one of the librarians headedContinueContinue reading ““Go pink””