Room by room..Layer by layer..

                            Its been almost a month now since I moved into "The Chantilly"....

                       I am feeling quite good about living here....

                          still of course changing things around on a near daily basis...

                               getting used to the light and the mood of the rooms if you will...

                              adding bits here and there....

                             old favorites along with some new treasures....

                              yes, room by room I am making it my own.....and enjoying it every step of the way...thanks so much for coming by....talk to you soon !  Chrissy

Simple Joys In Life....

                         Is there a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon...

                          than strolling through a flea market.....and happening upon a treasure that stops you dead in your tracks...

                          a very...very large old cutting board...that I knew would look good in my less than perfect new kitchen...ahhhhhh I just love it!!!

                        Hope the week ahead is a good one for all of you....talk soon, Chrissy

A Fresh Start....

                            Some mornings I wake and wonder where I am....but in an instant I remember...

                        I am here..in my new home...where things are bright and happy as they should be...

           the sun shines and the birds sing..and I look out on the old church that sits quietly next to me...and somehow I feel at peace.

                    My sweet Meg is back in Haiti and I miss her so...but its o.k because I know she too is happy..doing what she loves..

                 I am so grateful to all my friends..those near and far for the strength and compassion they have shown me in these past few months...

                       I have never been one to fear change...and I have embraced it with all I have..

                             My life will never be the same again...but that's ok...

                    because my new life is full.....full of love and kindness....humor and friendships .....and oh so many things to look forward to! I again thank you all from the bottom of my heart....it feels so good to be back! Much love, Chrissy