Category Archives: Talk of The Toile

Flower Power

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

This summer, I grew Calendula.  They’re pretty powerful little flowers and they sit on a solid stem.  They fit perfectly behind my ear, like a pencil. I’m going to wear a Calendula flower in my hair more often, especially on … Continue reading →

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Talk of The Toile – Steady On

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Last night, I visited the Museums of Old York’s 23rd Annual Decorator Show House, located at 19 Harmon Park Road in York Harbor, Maine. The notation “23rd Annual” means “every year for 23 years.” As a former Show House volunteer, … Continue reading →

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Talk of The Toile – Show House Books

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

When I was the co-chair of the Junior League of Boston’s 2006 Decorator Show House, I not only spent a lot of time at the Show House in Cambridge, but I spent a lot of time in meetings at the … Continue reading →

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Talk of the Toile – Old Stuff and Rocky Pastures

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The Designer Show House at the Kenneth Roberts Estate in Kennebunkport opened to the general public on Saturday, June 23.  “Rocky Pastures”, as the estate was called when Roberts lived and wrote there from 1938 until his death in 1957, … Continue reading →

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Talk of the Toile – Show House Potential

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’ve spent the week at the Maine Compost School, conducted at the lovely Highmoor Farm in Monmouth, Maine. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate this property a 5 in show house potential. The pros of this … Continue reading →

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Talk of the Toile – The Chicken Coop Tour

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Regular readers of this blog know I live in a 750 square foot condo 200 yards from the Atlantic Ocean; an added bonus is the See Mint pond outside my front door.  I am not complaining; I try to be … Continue reading →

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Talk Of The Toile

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Last night was my “coiffure night.”  I wanted my hair to look good for Game 6 of the NBA semi-finals.  The best part about having my hair done, though, is spending time with my friend and stylist, Tracey.  She’s wise … Continue reading →

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