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The “Rustle of Spring”

March 7, 2018March 7, 2018 Sandra

“No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, no culture comparable to that of the garden.” ~ Thomas Jefferson   For anyone living in North Central […]

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Violet and Friends!

February 25, 2018February 26, 2018 Sandra

“Color is my day-long obsession, joy and torment.” ~ Claude Monet Good morning my friends, and welcome to ‘Violet’s World.’  Considering all the recent chatter about Violet, I was wondering:  […]

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Two Inspiring Hearts !

February 18, 2018January 19, 2019 Sandra

“I believe in the hands that work, in the brains that think, and in the hearts that love…I believe in sunshine,  fresh air,  friendship, calm sleep, beautiful thoughts.” – Elizabeth […]

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Romance Is In The Air !

February 6, 2018February 10, 2018 Sandra

“ROMANCE is a celebration of the senses ~ a celebration of being Alive.” ~ Susan Branch Many of you most likely realize by now, I am a hopeless romantic.  Clearly, anyone who […]

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Who Is In Your Garden ?

January 29, 2018January 31, 2018 Sandra

“It is hard to forget someone who gave you so much to remember.” –  Unknown   This past week we had a few warm days, so I ventured to the […]

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A Stroll With Blue!

January 22, 2018 Sandra

“The sun is up, the sky is blue, it’s beautiful, AND SO ARE YOU !”  – Unknown    Good Morning, my Beautiful Friends!  I do hope you are seeing a […]

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Shhh! The Jardin is Sleeping!

January 15, 2018 Sandra

“Every gardener knows that under the cloak of winter lies a miracle…a seed waiting to sprout, a bulb opening to the light, a bud straining to unfurl.  And the anticipation […]

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A Rare Gift

January 9, 2018 Sandra

“A letter is a blessing, a great and all-too-rare privilege that can turn a private moment into an exalted experience.”  – Alexandra Stoddard How long has it been since you […]

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Inspiring Hearts !

January 3, 2018January 4, 2018 Sandra

“Hearts can inspire other hearts with their fire.” – Susan Branch                                         […]

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“A Few of My Favorite Things”

December 21, 2017December 21, 2017 Sandra

“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” – Norman Vincent Peale It is difficult to believe Christmas is just a few days […]

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  • At Table ~ Rao’s Table
  • At Table ~ Maison de Jardin
  • At Table ~ With David Lebovitz
  • At Table ~ With Dorie Greenspan
  • ‘At Table’ ~ A Celebration
  • ‘At Table’ ~ With Claude Monet
  • At Table ~ “On Rue Tatin”
  • Valentine’s Day
  • At Table ~ With Frank Stitt
  • At Table ~ December, 18, 2019
  • At Table ~ November
  • At Table ~ Mimi Thorisson
  • Enjoying Home
  • At Table ~ Richard Olney and Frank Stitt
  • ‘At Table’ ~ An Introduction
  • Late Summer Recipes
  • Something Delicious is Cooking!
  • The Beauty of Winter
  • Recipes ~ New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
  • Baked With Love
  • A Special Cookie Recipe
  • The Magic of December, 1st !
  • Fruitcake, Anyone?
  • Au Revoir October
  • Goodness From The Kitchen
  • Changing Seasons
  • In The Kitchen, at Maison de Jardin
  • Random Discoveries!
  • A Special Day
  • Easter Joy!
  • March Winds
  • Romance Is In The Air – Part 2
  • “Grace Notes”
  • “Gifts Tied With Heartstrings,” And…
  • Holiday Recipes For You !
  • Something Delicious For You !
  • October Thoughts
  • Celebrate Glorious Autumn!
  • Ready or Not, Here She Comes !
  • Food for the 4th !
  • Le Menu – Dining Alfresco
  • Recipes for the Weekend and ….
"Beauty inspires our joy for living" ~ Alexandra Stoddard