Category Archives: The Great Outdoors

Is It Winter?

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Tess

We had our first snow a couple of weeks ago. By the time we got back to Brooklyn it had melted. Last week we had a 60 degree day. I was walking by a market and saw these and decided … Continue reading →

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Fall In Brooklyn…

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Tess

I have been a busy little bee lately. Thought I would share some of the lovely fall weather we have been having in Brooklyn.

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Public Space In Brooklyn…

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Tess

The other day when I got off the subway I noticed this. Built right into the curb! What a clever use of public space! Any one can sit and use the tables. I love when I see things like this. … Continue reading →

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My Weekend.

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Tess

Went to a “white” party on Saturday night in Phoenicia. It was outdoors at a little cabin in the woods. All of the guest wore white. This outdoor light fixture is made of coat hangers! Beautiful! It was a lovely … Continue reading →

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Meet Ethel.

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Tess

I am upstate for the long holiday weekend. We are having a small BBQ on Sunday. Lots of weeding to be done. That’s where Ethel comes in. She was left here by the previous owners, and I am quite fond … Continue reading →

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Winter…

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Tess

I am one of those people who likes winter. I like all the seasons. Last nights storm only snowed less than an inch upstate. It snowed more than a foot in New York City! Beautiful!

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After The Storm.

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Tess

I’m sure everybody is sick of hearing about the blizzard that hit New York City yesterday. Well that’s just too bad! It was an awesome storm! Like being in a giant snow globe! I got up really early to take … Continue reading →

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A Week Of Birthday’s.

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Tess

It was a week of house guests and birthdays. It started last weekend with my friend Janet’s birthday. We had my husband’s famous homemade pizza, and I baked a applesauce cake made with local apples. Yum! My birthday was on … Continue reading →

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Happy Autumn!

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Tess

Although today is going to be in the 80′s, the nights are getting cooler. I love this time of year!

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As Summer Comes To An End.

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Tess

Goodbye Summer, I will miss you.

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