Wednesday, August 17, 2011. I was going through some old-fashioned handkerchiefs in the china hutch and thought they might make up into some pretty sachets. So those are the ones I decided to use. Next, I picked out some fabric for the inside pillow. This fabric happens to be some old Shabby Chic sheets that had seen better days, but is perfect for this type of project.

Friday, January 31, 2014. Fracking Paradise - The Catskills on Hold. Life is on hold in the region of the Marcellus Shale, in upstate. I fell in love last week. It lasted five whole days. But, like many love affairs, it ended with sighs and regrets. Admittedly, the thought of a house on a hill somewhere has gained traction after a year spent repairing the Ocean City cottage after Super Storm Sandy. My next retreat would definitely be.