Stranger in a strange land

It’s hard for me to believe, but I’ve been living in California for almost two years. This has been a great adventure, and everyday I find something new to marvel at in this strange land. I’m a Southern girl through and through. My dual-citizenship, a benefit from being born abroad, ended a long time ago. … Continue reading →

Treasure Island and College of Alameda Flea Markets digest 7-28-12

What a fun day at the Treasure Island Flea Market, certainly worth the $5 toll for the Bay Bridge from Alameda! I haven’t been to this market in several months, maybe February I think. It’s held the last Saturday and Sunday of the month, and last time I attended my favorite find was a vintage … Continue reading →

Hi y’all… What’s it all about?

What makes our “postage stamp of native soil” (thank you, William Faulkner) distinctive? I’m all about studying and celebrating the influences and eccentricities of people and place. My style is decidedly eclectic– I love provincial, vintage, folk, modern, traditional, Tudor, craftsman, international, gilded lily, you name it! My roots are certainly Southern-bred, and my current California adventures add a … Continue reading →