Golly Bard Paintings

I've been wanting to tell you about this great artist who shares my design studio.

Her real name is Holly Bimba and I love the fact that she takes all of her paintings from nature,
gives them a little twist and turns them into a whimsical fairytale.





I love the sweet gentle love between these two doves.





And I just love this period! It gives me hope for spring and gardening.

The Joy of Living in Virginia

I've been very busy with work and neglected my poor little blog. Sorry blog! 

And I became obsessed with Pinterest- Oh dear! I really am back now. I promise! 






A few weeks ago I took a day trip to Mount Vernon. 





    Mount Vernon, our first President George Washington's plantation, 

is a beautiful and inspiring classical home and garden.





I love the simplicity and layout of