What Are Essential Oils? Essential oils are quite simply the pure, unadulterated liquid extracts of plants and natural substances, they are the ‘essence’ of a plant’s fragrance. Not to be confused with perfumes or fragrances which often contain other chemical […]
Author: Emme Chatterton
Luxury Shopping in 1965
Imagine being back in 1965 as an affluent society woman, you live in New York City and it’s a mild early December. In preparation for the exciting round of holiday balls you’ve been invited to, you decide to upgrade your […]
Lake on an Autumn Evening
Do you know that quiet, still moment after the sun has set and yet the world is still full of a glimmering light? Here is that moment, by a lake with autumn leaves fallen like petals into the water.
Emme Recommends the Waterlogue App to Transform Photos into Stunning Watercolors
Emme Chatterton The Waterlogue App I was perusing through the top rated new phone apps, looking for something interesting to occupy me during waiting room visits, when I came across Waterlogue and got hooked. This app transforms your pictures […]
Dreaming of Summer
Emme Chatterton I was reading through the Fotbalfrue’s recap of her year and this one picture just sent me off to dreamland. I am recreating this moment over the summer – delicious cold salads, fresh seafood, tapas, a glass of […]
Pastel Hunter Wellies and Bright Rain Boots in Rainbow Shades to Brighten Rainy Days
EMME CHATTERTON My favorite spring fashion item has to be the rainbow selection of pastel Hunter wellies and bright rain boots, both for their usefulness and their whimsical style. Keep dry while enjoying the great outdoors and look fashionable at […]
Feeling Marseille Blue over Le Creuset’s Enamelware
Emme Chatterton Le Creuset’s New Marseille Blue Colorway Recently a vibrant bit of color leapt out at me from an letter Le Creuset sent announcing their newest color, and it stopped me in my tracks! Marseille Blue is vibrant and […]
Celine Dion is Flying High on the Wings of Love In Spite of Loss
The legendary songstress Celine Dion, beloved by millions both for her incredible talent and beautiful personality, has released a powerful new song entitled, “Flying On My Own.” The studio version is a track on Dion’s twelfth English-language album, Courage which […]
Relocation Imminent
So, much has happened since my last public blog entry. Dramatically, I received a phone call moments after I posted Safe in the Storm. There was an accident, and while we are still on the road to recovery, we’re going […]
Technicolor Valley
I have a dear friend who lives in Utah, where this shot was taken. When she was little her mother wanted her to spend her summers engaged in something useful, so she made her learn and practice the musical numbers […]
Bakery Treat
On the search for a delicious lunch spot Friday, we came across what appeared to be a newly opened bakery. Lanes may have been cut across – even though the exterior did not suggest a authentic fine European bakery, we […]
Fairy Flowers
Fairy flower garden, here with a perfect little bubble perched on some white petals. I can’t wait to start growing again for this spring!