“There is no greater risk than matrimony. But, there is nothing happier than a happy marriage.” Benjamin Disraeli 1870 (in a letter to Queen Victoria’s daughter Louise, congratulating her on her engagement) This past Saturday Jeff and I hosted an intimate anniversary party at one of our favorite places. A gorgeous building called The Sanctuary.…
My Easy Peasy Pea Soup
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Hello friends! Jeff and I have been busy celebrating our anniversary these last couple days. Sorry I didn’t get around to posting my 6 Senses Saturday post! I did take a LOT of pictures of the anniversary soiree at the Sanctuary yesterday, and will be posting them some time tomorrow. It’s amazing how being away…
Savory Beef & Cognac Pie
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“Some dishes are of such indisputable excellence that their appearance alone is capable of arousing a level-headed man’s degustatory powers. All those who, when presented with such a dish, show neither the rush of desire, nor the radiance of ecstasy, may justly be deemed unworthy of the honors of the sitting, and its related delights.” ~Jean-Anthelme…
What I’m Listening To~ Classic Joni Mitchell
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Relaxing Ritual ~ Using Handmade Soaps
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“What is elegance? Soap and water!” ~Cecil Beaton When it comes to relaxing rituals, there are few that I enjoy more than the simple pleasure of using a bar of handmade soap while taking a long, luxurious soak in my clawfoot tub. I like the earthy scents: patchouli, lavender, tea tree, orange-clove, fig, and oatmeal-almond…