Passing Down Family Heirlooms, A Ring, Scissors and a Name

Passing Down Family Heirlooms, A Ring, Scissors and a Name

Over the last few days, as I was cross stitching a scissors holder in Victorian style, using perforated paper and a variegated floss, I thought about several family heirlooms that were tucked away in my daughter's bedroom. Initially I had only thought of using the...

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The Tale of the Yellow Rose

The Tale of the Yellow Rose

The red rose is the flower most often associated with Valentine’s Day. As a teenager and young adult, I dreamed of the day I would receive that bouquet of 12 long-stemmed red blooms from my “Prince Charming” ... my one and only ... my soul mate. Life has had a unique...

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Trout Lily Hill Established

Trout Lily Hill Established

And the tale begins, A pending marriage, a guy who wants a country home with acres of land, a gal who wants a traditional home with all the conveniences of the city. He says it must be a ranch, She says I’ll take a marble fireplace, chandeliers and a grand entryway....

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Welcome to Trout Lily Hill

Blogging about life on Trout Lily Hill will allow me the opportunity share all of my tips and ideas for creating great family memories in the place you call home.