Most days, our dining room table stretches itself across the room, sad and bare. The only ornamentation on it is a collection of deep scratches and scars, inflicted by two over-zealous preschoolers, who would no doubt have a hay day with a setting of fine china. Not that I would … Continue reading
“Gentle, at home,/ amid my friends I’ll be/ Like the high leaves/ Upon the holly tree.” -Godey’s Lady’s Book, 1890 This year The Pear Tree House will be hosting our annual family Christmas get-together. We do a traditional turkey dinner (despite the fact that about half of us are vegetarian!), … Continue reading
A few years ago, I interviewed a wonderfully eccentric lady who ran a home decor shop downtown, for a story in a local newspaper. Apparently she liked the story, because she left for me at the front desk of the newspaper office a beautifully wrapped box of fine crystal glasses. … Continue reading
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I’m Lori-Anne. I’m a writer, photographer, wife, mother, coffee lover, adventurer and dreamer. Did I mention I love old stuff? Pour yourself a cup of something hot and stay a spell – I’d love to get to know you!
