"Good wine is a necessity of life for me." --- Thomas Jefferson Do you have the same refined taste for vino as Mr. Jefferson? The good news is that an award-winning Virginia winery is in our neighborhood. Valerie Hill Vineyard & Winery is a family owned and operated farm winery born from ... VIEW POST
Happy. Father’s. Day!
“To her, the name of father was another name for love.” — Fanny Fern Can you believe that it is June? We will celebrate fathers this month. Father's Day was inaugurated in the United States in the early 20th century to complement Mother's Day in celebrating fathers, fathering, and ... VIEW POST
Read. To. Learn!
“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies . . . The man who never reads lives only one.” --- George R.R. Martin, author of A Song of Ice and Fire, which was adapted into the HBO series Game of Thrones. Happy Bloom, dear readers! We hope you are enjoying all of the many activities, ... VIEW POST
Take. A. Trip.
"Oh, but Paris isn't for changing planes, it's... it's for changing your outlook, for... for throwing open the windows and letting in... letting in la vie en rose" --- from the 1954 movie Sabrina. ' We agree. Not only is Paris always a good idea, it offers a good time. Now that COVID ... VIEW POST
Spring. Pillow. Refresh!
"Seasons change, and so do we." --- Nikkiche Spring is coming. March is always a tricky month on the calendar. The weather can fluctuate, but the certainty of April flowers and Easter and outdoor activities gives us hope; let's try a home refresh. One of the easiest (and least expensive) ways ... VIEW POST