Well, looks like the hibernation is over. I do believe it is now spring after all, which means I have been cleaning the Casa and getting it ready for the spring. It is nice to be able to have the windows wide open. You may be shocked, but even at night currently I sleep with the windows half open. I'm extremely warm blooded. I turned off my heat mid March. So what's been going on at the Casa? It's time for renewal.
I always love spring...time for white denim jeans, shorts, nice colors, and lighter fabrics. Here's one of my famous pattern mix ups....a floral comber shirt and a pin strip blazer.
Since it's almost Friday, should we break into happy hour early????
It's fully stock with many gins....WHAT A SHOCK!
And don't even think of swiping a bottle.....Buster is on duty!!!
The apothecaries are ready for Easter.....
Hot Cross Buns anyone???? My grandmothers recipe.
Meanwhile in the living room, white cherry blossoms......
After the floral arranging, Buster was wiped out.
After last summers repainting, I finally got around to doing my gallery wall of art and family and friends, photographs.
I am finally used to the dark Newport Blue of the boudoir.....
All these clocks and I'm still fashionably late......
Buster's favorite sock monkey. It disappears all the time when he is here at his country house. But after that mini tour.....All Buster wants to know is when he can have a ice cold one too?
So many fertile egg-shaped things in these photos. Especially the first one...
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PS We found "Ophir" gin a bit heavy on the palate to comfortably drink with tonic - more of a cock-a-tail ingredient than a "real" drink, methinks... Jx
First off dear, my eyes are up here..... and your right about Ophir. Whilst I enjoy it, it is better with other ingredients. I do enjoy my Hendricks's and Blue Coat best....mind altering.
Delete"I exercise strong self-control. I never drink anything stronger than gin before breakfast." — W.C. Fields
Your eyes may be up there, dear, but you still only ever photograph your "box of goodies".
DeleteI was on Martin Miller's gin tonight, which is simply delish...
Jx
I must look for that! The gin, not my box of goodies! That has a mind of it's own.
DeleteCheers!
one of these days, your putting an eye out.
ReplyDeleteAfter seeing you and your place, can I move in???
ReplyDeleteI always get the left side of the bed!!!!!!
DeleteNo pineapple needed here.....it all looks so warm and inviting. What a lovely home and Buster is ever adorable.
ReplyDeletehanging on the right, I see...and those hot cross buns look dee-lish (just like your own personal buns)!
ReplyDeleteAnd both fresh!!
DeleteLooks yummy from start to finish!
ReplyDeleteThe place looks beautiful, and I'm happy to see Buster again on your blog.
ReplyDeleteGoodness Mistress, how well dressed you are! And so many mirrors on the walls too! Do you ever say 'Mirror mirror on the wall, who's the fairest of them all.'?
ReplyDeleteconstantly (or so my friends tell me).
Deletemore like mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the dirtiest whore of them all.
DeleteIgnore them all darling......im more Cruella de Vile myself.
DeleteEverything is beautiful... including Buster.
ReplyDeleteLovely post as always. I am still on the hunt for a cabinet like yours for a bar. What a great use of apartment space. And that arrow!!! As nice to get a glimpse of you and buster
ReplyDeleteGreat fashion, I like the pairing. I see you wear to the right!!! I sure could use your touch here. Live the sock monkey.
ReplyDeleteI am so unfashionable, Nice place,
ReplyDeleteWas Buster really wiped out, or had he gotten into the gin?
ReplyDeleteLoves,kisses and slurps to Buster from Abby and Tar :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy Spring!
I'm not sure you is more alluring, you or Buster. Your apartment looks great for spring. Always love seeing the seasonal touches. Love the ensemble. You sharp thing.
ReplyDeleteHappy Good Friday Mistress. Nice post for today. Your abode and yourself just reek svelte style!!! I could sit and have a cock a tail from that bar of yours and have conversation in your living room all afternoon. Your buns look relish!
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday, mistress. Welcome to Spring.
ReplyDeleteBTW - Just in case you don't revisit for any replies, I left you a reply message at the Male Casting Couch. You luscious, sexy thing, you!
Yes, I did see it......you are a dirty flirt.....i love it!!!! I actually have a tee shirt that reads. How many licks does it take?
DeleteMy goodness your place is very inspiring. And thank you for reminding me to go get some Hot Crossed Buns on this good Friday.
ReplyDeleteYep, me too. Have to have my hot cross buns of Good Friday.
DeleteWhat exquisite photos to celebrate spring! Everything looks wonderful - and the white cherry blossoms and hot cross buns are a perfect touch. Buster is so adorable!
ReplyDeleteI slept with my bedroom window wide open last night - and saw some fireflies! Spring has definitely arrived (finally!!).
Why am I always last to comment? I feel like the tail end of a gang bang....
DeleteThere's nothing wrong with being the tail end of a gang bang, trust me!
DeleteI'll take your word for it!
DeleteYou certainly are never last!!!!! I just love your comments no matter where.
DeleteNice buns.
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But would Guido approve?
DeleteI always loved your place, so chic. I remember when you were nice enough to put me up one night. Your hostess with the mostess. And you have great assets
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!!! And I love your very full Easter basket, full of goodies!
ReplyDeleteYou should see it in a square cut.
DeleteA slab of chocolate with two creme filled eggs!
DeleteYour place is stunning! And can I borrow the outfit to go to Easter dinner in?
ReplyDeleteWhat a love is your place is chic, but still warm and inviting. I could spend all day there with oyu having nips and petting Buster.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures. Im so happy that spring is 'springing', Buster and the flowers make me happy! As does your picture!!!
ReplyDeleteHaving fresh blooms in the home is a wonderful luxury (and makes such a difference) ... it's even better if the blooms come from your own garden! Nice and fresh pictures ;)) Especially the stem in the first one!
ReplyDeleteYou pictures are magnificent and the arrangements looks beautiful. Loving the Easter touches too. Our neighborhood was full of forsythia blooms this week.
ReplyDeletesuch lovely photos, what a handsome place. Cute pooch!!
ReplyDeleteMakes me feel like spring is here finally.
and man, are you WEARING those jeans!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your whole place is nice, bit I am loving the color of the bedroom. That Buster is very easily swayed if a recall to get to the bar. And your look....if threw me off. I only used to you in a square cut.
ReplyDeleteOne of our own blog followers, sweet Anne Marie in Philly, mentioned you when I posted about some apothecary jars and wondered what to do with them. She sent me the link to this post (love what you did with them) and of course now I'm lost in reading your blog. What an awesome place you have! You know how to make things look fabulous, including a pair of jeans. ;-)
ReplyDeleteOh Anne Marie...watch that one! She'll drink your gin dry! Thanks for stopping in and glad your liked them. I have done all sorts of thing to them. I try to change them seasonally. Christmas is my favorite. Glass balls look great in them. I also have a few not pictured, like a short chubby one and some real small ones. I am always switching things around.
DeleteWhat a wonderful home I can remember my grandmother had those beaded eggs. They are very hard to find. What a treasure. I sure wouldn't mind some of your buns and coffee!
ReplyDeleteSo inviting....all of it. I also love that little porcelain rabbit. Is that an antique? What I enjoy about your place is old and new mixed together. Happy weekend at last.
ReplyDeleteAs a fellow designer,all is can say is,Bravo!!!!! I really also enjoy the way your collage grouping on the wall. Interesting and great use of space.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful home, artistically decorated and as much as I tried I just couldn't help myself. I really did try to keep my eyes from wandering below but they just wouldn't listen, if fact they talked my fingers into making the pic bigger, as if they really needed too.
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