On my trip to Paris this spring, I wandered the city marveling at architectural details, from rooftop shapes to ironwork on balconies, but some of my favorite details were door knobs and door knockers. I hope that you enjoy this eclectic collection of front door adornments as much as I do.… Read more
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It’s the weekend!
We have a busy weekend of dinners with family and friends and are looking forward to catching up with them. If weather and time permits, I’ll continue with gardening projects.… Read more
It’s the weekend!
This weekend I am looking forward to spring flower shows on our neighborhood walks. This week involved exceptionally long hours in front of the computer and I yearn for fresh air and exercise.
I hope that you have a lovely, bloom-filled weekend!… Read more
It’s the weekend!
We’re celebrating Tom’s birthday with Zoom calls and firing up the grill to cook a feast for two! The weather will be chilly, but we’ll bundle up.
If you are celebrating the holidays, have a happy Easter or Passover.… Read more
Favorite Things, Front Door Sunbursts
One of my favorite house architectural details is the sunburst. The design of rays emanating outward from a center point is often placed over a front door. I’ve started taking photos of sunbursts and wanted to share them.
I love the detail of wood layers carefully arranged in a semicircle in this sunburst found on an old house. You can tell it has been painted many times.