Category: Architecture

From Playhouses to Possibilities: Small Spaces, Big Ideas

Image from Pinterest Growing up on Asbury Ave in Evanston, Il. there was a girl down the street who had a playhouse in the backyard. It was love at first sight. Looking back it was the beginning of my love of architecture. Each spring I was invited to come and spring house clean. I viewed … Continue reading From Playhouses to Possibilities: Small Spaces, Big Ideas →

Art and Architecture: A Love Letter From Main Street Rocky Mount

If only....I could sketch and use watercolors to bring your attention to Main Street Rocky Mount architecture. I am addicted to these little paintings that capture the imagination of possibilities. I have several wonderful books in this vain, favorites in my library. I fancy myself downtown on a little stool sketching the historical commercial architectural … Continue reading Art and Architecture: A Love Letter From Main Street Rocky Mount →

Rocky Mount, NC: Early Christmas Spirit – A Nostalgic Journey

I knew I should not have put my Christmas decorations away last year. I said at the time, "I'll turn around twice and it will be Christmas again." Sure enough, it is the 3rd of December 2024! The town of Nashville now has snow flakes on light posts that magically light up in the dark. … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC: Early Christmas Spirit – A Nostalgic Journey →