British floral designer Constance Spry Photo via here " China tea, the scent of hyacinths, wood fires, and bowls of violets -- th...

February can be a cold and dreary month, but there are so many things to look forward to. Here are a few that should make staying in muc...

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This is the time of year when we all start to yearn for spring.  Recently I hosted a lunch for my garden group and the topic was roses.  ...

"Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim." -- Nora Ephron, commencement address at Wellesley College It is...

It was a moment's decision.  I was sitting next to a friend who happens to be a gourmet cook and has traveled extensively throughout...

It is often the little things in life that make us happy, such as finding a beautiful note card or the perfect piece of stationary for ...