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Christmas at Maison De Jardin

December 11, 2017December 14, 2017 Sandra

” Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” – Norman Vincent Peale Welcome to Christmas at Maison De Jardin, The Garden House […]

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“Peace on Earth”

November 30, 2017November 30, 2017 Sandra

  “It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air.”  –  W. T. Ellis     Good Morning Dear Friends: Today is December 1st, and quite a […]

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A Thanksgiving Prayer

November 22, 2017 Sandra

“Please grant us perception of beauty and worth.  Help us look at the things which we see.  That learning the value of life and its gifts, we’ll be evermore grateful […]

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“When Thursday Vanishes”

November 18, 2017 Sandra

“On Thanksgiving we give thanks for the gift of having people to love and the great bounty of life to share.”  – Alexandra Stoddard   Several years ago, I came […]

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The Winner is…

November 7, 2017 Sandra

“Lay me down in sheets of linen, you had a busy day today.” – Elton John For those of you who entered the Giveaway, the time has arrived to announced the […]

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The Beauty of Simplicity

November 6, 2017November 7, 2017 Sandra

“There is a certain majesty in simplicity.” – Alexander Pope With the holidays fast approaching, certainly we are all beginning to give thought to our celebrations. If you are hosting  one […]

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Romance of the Ordinary

October 30, 2017 Sandra

“Only by paying careful attention to the simple details of daily tasks and to our immediate surroundings can we live vitally and beautifully all the days of our lives.” –  Alexandra […]

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Oh My, What A Lovely Skirt !

October 23, 2017 Sandra

” The details of decorating give a home its soul.” – Charles Faudree Do you love gorgeous fabric?  I certainly do.  You might say, I am a fabric junkie. To be lost […]

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The Captivating Charm Of A Vignette

October 15, 2017October 16, 2017 Sandra

“Gathering beloved objects and collectibles together in artistic vignettes makes a house a home.”  – Unknown  The French word vignette, means “little vine.”  However, today it has come to mean […]

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The Thrill of The Hunt!

October 4, 2017 Sandra

“To collect anything, no matter what, is the healthy human impulse of man and boy, and the longer and harder the search, the greater the joy of acquisition.” ~ Agnes […]

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