long island summer style

misty morning walks at the beach, screen doors and hydrangeas...summer is here!
photos by tricia foley, marili forastieri, jeff mcnamara

father's day memories

thinking of my dad on father's day ....love finding old photos of him along the way, from when he was 18 in France during the war and on his 80th birthday....

s u m m e r w h i t e s

Setting up an exhibit of my collection of linens and lace for the Yaphank Historical Society...lots of memories of the travels I discovered them on and the photo shoots I used them for...finding treasures at flea markets from Brimfield to Portobello Road, 26th Street to Paris....and love to see them in the pages of my books like The Romance of British Colonial Style to fashion shoots for Victoria Magazine...

The Audience

 

60 years of English history with Helen Mirren as the Queen...amazing concept,

rich history, beautiful staging, brilliant acting...a trip to London this Sunday afternoon in New York.

Sunday morning...

A snowy Sunday morning on Long Island....The New York Times, a fire in the kitchen, a pot of tea....quiet.

winter at the boathouse

 

the boathouse in winter...the calm and quiet of the river at this time of year and the natural beauty of the trees makes this my favorite place to retreat as the sun goes down...a few blankets, a fire and hot cider make it magical.  photos by marili forastieri

Holiday at The New General Store

We're setting up for The New General Store's  annual holiday market here on Long Island, Saturday, November 29th from 10am-6pm...lots of basics to stock up on, natural gifts and stocking stuffers from serving boards, honey, flavored sea salts, olive oils and candles and all the best serving boards, linens, blankets and gardening supplies. If you can't join us, please visit our online shop at www.thenewgeneralstore.com