"Small cheer and great welcome makes a merry feast." William Shakespeare We Gather. The first Thanksgiving took place at the site of today's Berkeley Plantation on the banks of the James River. Over 30 British settlers celebrated "a day of thanksgiving to Almighty God," reading ... VIEW POST
Pumpkin Primer!
"And all at once, summer collapsed into fall..." Oscar Wilde Growing up in Virginia, I knew that fall was here when the leaves burst into a kaledescope of color and pumpkins appeared on the front porch. They were always chubby and orange. Today, there are many varietes and colors of pumpkins. ... VIEW POST
Fall for Mums!
"I am so glad that I live in a world where there are Octobers." L. M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables You know it is autumn when mums replace geranimums on porches. It has been a hot fall in the Shenandoah Valley, but it now seems that temperatures have leveled off. We love driving around and ... VIEW POST
Host a Downton Dinner!
“What is a weekend?” Lady Grantham, Downton Abbey, season one Have you seen the Downton Abbey movie? We saw it last night; it is amazing. The Crawley family home, Highclere Castle, is center stage. Let’s face it, any feature film that involves beautiful houses is our kind of ... VIEW POST
Make Every Day a Party!
“It’s always teatime.” The Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland. Whether you live in Wonderland or Winchester, making time to enjoy your home will ensure that you build memories for years to come. Outfit ... VIEW POST