Posts by Barbara Bussey
My Newest Favorite Blog
When it comes to home design blogs, I’m like a kid in a candy store! You see a fun comment on one post, go check out her blog and learn about another designer and go check them out. It can go on and on and on… That’s exactly what happened today, when I found Atelier…
Read MoreCool Square
I have the coolest new gadget on the block! It’s called the “square”! It allows me to sell something at a street fair or even on Craig’s List, via credit card….on my iPhone! You don’t have to have an iPhone. It works on other phones and is so simple! I had to check out several…
Read More“Vegetables from an Italian Garden”, at Costco
I’m one of those people that tends to read the cookbook for enjoyment more than to actually create a meal. I don’t know about you but I have oodles of cookbooks, that I hardly ever open. I’m hoping that my newest acquisition, Vegetables from an Italian Garden will be a more hands-on cookbook for me.…
Read MoreA Little Pick-Me-Up In The Bedroom
Well, the title of this post may be a bit misleading! I’m talking about new bedding; simple changes in bedding, to change the look of an entire room. For longer than usual, I’ve had this golden sateen spread on our bed, along with two different patterns of John Robshaw’s Euro shams. This is the spread…
Read MoreWorld Market’s Come A Long Way
Greetings!, While I was out, looking for a colorful outdoor umbrella, I decided to stop in at World Market, formerly known as Cost Plus. While they haven’t really changed the type of things they carry, the selection seems to be quite a bit nicer. Cool jewelry, hats and scarves… …to outdoor or indoor furniture and…
Read MoreThe Box Arrived!
Hi there!, Life is finally getting back to normal, after having been gone for two weeks. What’s better then getting a package in the mail? Shortly before leaving for Italy, the shipment from my New York shopping adventure arrived. So I thought I would share it with you, my shopping buds! First of all I…
Read MoreBack in the Saddle
Something crazy happened while I was away! The jeans hanging in my closet somehow got a little bit smaller! Or, was I eating just a little bit more? The last night in our hotel we celebrated our goodbyes, while enjoying yet another feast. I’ve never had asparagus served as an appetizer with an egg, but…
Read MoreMilano In Color!
Day 13 in Milan: Another thrill-packed day! Our trip is coming to a close and I’ll be happy to be back home. I hear that Wonder Dog has stayed by the front door, waiting for his momma! Our day started early, leaving for the train in the rain. It poured all night long and thankfully…
Read MoreLake Como, Part Two
Today was spent on and around Lake Como, touring gardens, eating pasta, visiting a few shops and enjoying the amazing views. This estate was given to Carlotta, by her parents, when she got married, a few hundred years ago. Cut gravel beds are everywhere, in Italy. I really like the paver stone that was used…
Read MoreHello from Lake Como!
Hello again!, Just two more nights before we head for the airport in Milan, very early, Wednesday morning. I look out our hotel window, at the lake and see the Swiss Alps! It makes me want to keep driving, to see it all. Yet, about this time, I start really missing Mr. Wonderful and Wonder…
Read MoreSerego Alighieri & the Town of Verona
Daniela, our long time travel guide, has really outdone herself, finding this resort! Serego Alighieri is part private estate and vineyard and part resort. It’s part winery, part private estate and part resort. We stayed here two nights. It’s in a fairly remote location, about 20 minutes from Verona.
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