Category Archives: Travel
Santa Fe is Serious About Art
Yes, indeed, there is gallery after gallery on Canyon Road, but there is art and inspiration that everyone can enjoy on just about every street you drive or walk down. Here are some final shots I found inspiring. Meet “MAThilda,” … Continue reading
Doors
Appreciating architectural details in Santa Fe can become a full-time occupation. My eye is always drawn to doors. The first two are on the front of the same house. This wall and door provide privacy. When the greenery fills out … Continue reading
New World Cuisine – Chocolate!
I’m in Santa Fe for a SAQA conference and had a morning open. My friend Carol Larson suggested a class on mole at Santa Fe School of Cooking and I said, “Count me in!” David joined us and we had … Continue reading
A Bit of Venice in Oakland
The Bay Area offers so much to do and see that it is difficult to make a choice! Sometimes, we just act as if we were tourists and choose to do something that we’ve never done before. For this outing, … Continue reading
Improvements at Asilomar Conference Center
Improvements galore are in the works right now at Asilomar Conference Center. The signs indicate that the project will take two years. Right now the work is focused in the area surrounding the Phoebe A. Hearst Social Hall, Merrill Hall, … Continue reading
Domestic Projects
I’m just back from a heavenly four days in Carmel with four girlfriends who love to quilt, eat, shop and walk along the beach. My idea of bliss! A stop in San Juan Bautista for lunch at Jardines de San … Continue reading
Lover’s Bridge
While I was at a meeting in Sacramento, my husband was in Napa taking photographs of a particular train engine. He couldn’t help but notice this bridge and I can’t help but share it here. Such a nice warm up … Continue reading
Goodies From Houston Deux
I couldn’t wait to share these! Here are more handkerchiefs I found in Houston. This one is cotton, measures 11 3/4″ square and is in pristine condition. Another cotton one in the same colors — this one measures 15″ square. … Continue reading
Goodies From Houston
Distracted by fast-moving life events, I am just now getting around to integrating the few treasures I purchased in Houston at the Quilt Festival. For years I have prowled antique shops, thrift stores and kept my eye peeled at venues … Continue reading
