simple treasures

I remember my grandmother used to have these ugly blue and white Victorian dishes. They were very old, some had cracks, and most of the time they never matched. They were far from perfect, but I would do anything to eat off those plates right now just because they were hers...

Does everything in your house match? Mix up patterns, add some color, mix old and new, eat off the dishes you love. Who cares if it matches the tablecloth or the paint on the walls? Make your space about you! It's those simple little things that make your house feel like home. :) 

Paradise

Today is the first day of spring. The time for warm weather...cherry blossoms...maybe even a fresh start. I've always enjoyed the spring, but in the spring 15 years ago my grandmother left for Paradise.  There is no love like a grandmother's love. You can do no wrong in her eyes. I didn't expect her departure.  I miss her smile and her head full of curly hair.  But I'm sure it feels like spring all year round in Paradise and who would want to miss out on that?