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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read More...