As someone who spends the majority of their time either reading or writing I sometimes think I would be more productive and/or creative if I could find the perfect space. This thought usually comes to me when I’m procrastinating because really, neither reading or writing take a lot of space. Still, a girl can dream, so here are some wonderfully diverse spots that would inspire ... Read More...
November in Pictures
It’s been said by some (mostly my husband and my mother) that I read A LOT. That I can then write about it is even more confounding to them. It’s always been difficult, but in that great way that anything worthwhile is. When I can find the right words to convey to a reader what it is about a particular book that moved me or made me think, it is the best feeling in the world. ... Read More...
The Summer Palaces of the Romanovs: Treasures from Tsarskoye Selo
The year 2010 marked the 300th year anniversary of Tsarskoye Selo, the summer palace of the Romanov dynasty. The land was given as a gift by Peter the Great to his second wife, Catherine I. Future generations expanded the estate, beginning with Elizabeth I who razed the original structure and used architect Francesco Rastrelli to execute her vision of what the palace should be. ... Read More...
The Life and Love of Cats
Every year, Americans welcome more pets into their homes and more Americans become pet owners. For those of us who find the ultimate solace in the soft sweet warmth of a purring furball, The Life and Love of Cats, is a visual feast, as well as interesting reading, about the 600 million felines that share the planet with us. And we do love our cats, spending over four billion ... Read More...
