Happy Anniversary! The photos are lovely, and I enjoy your sharing of such a historic place. It seems pretty exotic to a girl from Wisconsin. We don't have much in the way of plantations up here! And the food? Well, it's Friday night fish fry, no stuffed lobster over a creole tomato risotto with crawfish tails. I can only imagine! :)

I don't remember the dirt so much as I remember running around barefoot all summer. I also have a distinct recollection of always having the top of my big toe busted up from using the tricycle; like a scooter with one foot on the back step -while barefoot- and how it never healed until fall when we went back to school. We played in the sandbox and climbed trees though, so we must have been dirty. Oh, and we swam at a local beach created from an old quarry, so we can add sand and mucky water to the mix. By today's child safety standards, I am surprised to still be here. LOL

I think the scheduled painting looks really cool. The Corks and Canvas is a really cool concept, maybe it will catch on in more places (Wisconsin anyone?). Looking forward to seeing your version later this week. Have fun!

I just don't know how you do it. All those bags. I am working on a tote bag right now (a first) and I never guessed how many steps there are to it. I am starting to think I am simply a lazy seamstress. All this interfacing! I really enjoy reading your blog, you continue to amaze me with all you accomplish every week.

I am also happy that Project Runway is back. I usually am not a fan of "reality shows" but I do love the Runway.