I've been writing a lot about finds, treasures, and collections this week... Ironstone collections also seem to be a popular trend la...

... because that seems to be my word of the week! I don't know if I've mentioned it here before, but I was born in Buffalo, New Yo...

Sometimes important lessons (or gentle reminders) come from the most interesting places. Case in point:  this lovely jar. Can you see th...

Happy Tuesday-not-Monday after a 3-day holiday weekend.  This has been a public service message from me to you -- and who am I kidding?  Als...

Oh, drink it in. The last few days of summer vacation . Not to be confused with the last few days of SUMMER. Please.  Let's no...