Summer’s Symphony of Flavors – July Recipes
In Charles’ words: Our July recipes are dedicated to our favorite chef Nancy who earlier this month took a well-deserved vacation from her monthly recipes while tending…
June Delights
In Charles’ words: As a small boy, I had no interest in playing with toys. Gifts given were quickly passed on to my cousin George and best…
The New Year is Here
“The New Year” is here. By the time this posts the world around us will have rung in 2022 and hopefully rung out all that was dreary, nasty, and…
Check it out
I love a good gingham check! Give me a curtain, a shirt, dress a table or don a dress in a lively check! And, who doesn’t get…
Good Old English Oak
I have always been a huge fan of sturdy English cottage furniture – the uncomplicated style of dark country oak, well patinated in all its forms. There…




