Author Archives: Julie-Ann Baumer

The Sentimental Memory Collector

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’m sentimental and I like to collect memories.  When I worked on the Junior League of Boston’s 2006 Decorator Show House, my co-chairwoman, Audra, gave me a brown sequined hair tie.  It was such a little thing and since that … Continue reading →

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The Inventory

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

This is going to be a productive week.  Palm Sunday is clearly visible on my horizon and I am going home to inspect the garden I share with Uncle Bob.  Maybe O’Pa’s rhubarb is peaking through and maybe my garlic … Continue reading →

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Lion or Lamb?

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

“Charming and fascinating he resolved to be. Like March, having come in like a lion, he purposed to go out like a lamb.”  Charlotte Brontë, Shirley, 1849. Did March come in like a lion?  Yes, it did and I have … Continue reading →

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Whining Baby Bucket

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

This past week, I’ve been a whining baby.  I won’t go into all the details, but it’s similar to how we’ve all been crying and whining about winter being long and uncomfortable and then BANG we get some full force … Continue reading →

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Friday Pillow Talk – Salad Bars And Chariots

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

If you’re a new reader, you might think today’s post is strange.  Let me quickly set the stage for you:  I don’t have particularly restful sleep and sometimes when I try to improve it, I have funny dreams.  It all … Continue reading →

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Spring Gloves

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

You might remember my story about aprons and “a very close family member who does not want to be mentioned on this blog (yet).”  Great news!  She has agreed to be mentioned on this blog.  Drum roll…it’s my mother!  (Thanks, … Continue reading →

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Dear Aunt Tomato – Cold Weather Crops

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The information I provide to you is editorial and helpful in nature and cannot be construed as perfect truth.  Some of the information I am providing is based on anecdotal evidence and personal experience.  The benefit claimed has not been … Continue reading →

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Impatience

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Sunday was not a day of rest for anyone, as far as I could tell.  Here on the New Hampshire Seacoast, we experienced some record high temperatures accompanied by bright sunshine.  Convertibles, surfboards, flip-flops, and tube tops were everywhere.  Fourth … Continue reading →

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I Meet A Farm Chick!

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Today is a special day.  First, because it’s Sunday and also because today is the day I’m posting my interview with Serena Thompson, “The Farm Chick.”  If you’ve never heard of “The Farm Chicks” you can read about them here. … Continue reading →

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Some Things Are Not For Sale

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I got a “Happy St. Patrick’s Day” e-mail from one of my vendors the other day.  Part of the note follows verbatim; with some words and phrases modified to protect the vendor (can you find the typo?): “I just wanted … Continue reading →

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