I remember being 11 years old, living in New England. The winters were long and snowy, and all my friends knew how to ski. But not me. Why don't we send you for ski lessons, my mother said. No, I said. I can't, I said. But why? my mother asked. Because I'm too old, I replied.
And I believed it.
But of course, of course, I was wrong. Because really, it's never to late. For anything. {Did I mention that my 78 year old father is leaving for Cambodia? He's going on an expedition to retrace the journey of the explorer who rediscovered Ankgor Wat.}
The big and small. The simple and sublime. It's never, never too late.
Ah, oyster shooters, this Summer. For the very first time.
This weekend, put on a sparkly scarf or dangly earrings and head out for drinks with friends.
Laugh as much as possible. (And leave a funny note for your waitress along with the tip.)
Have a beautiful weekend.
PS Did you know that Peacock Pavilions is on Facebook? Come hang out with us here. We're on Twitter too {right here} with all the latest news from the olive grove.
PPS My family and I shot an episode for the TV show, International Open House at Peacock Pavilions. It's airing this week for the first time if you want to take a peek!
When I look around Peacock Pavilions, I think of it as a communal labor of love. Of course my architect husband, Chris, designed it, workers built it, and I decorated it. But it goes beyond that, far far beyond.
And if I had a shiny gold star to give today, it would be to Melanie Royals of Royal Design Studio and Modello Designs, and her flocks of Peacock painters. Oh to them gratitude for 2 beautiful painted staircases, 1 wall, 2 ceilings, 2 floors and a tent! It's made Peacock Pavilions like, well, nothing else in the world.
And here's the best part: Melanie is coming back this October! And this time she wants to bring you, {Yes, you.} {Oh and did I mention that Melanie's designs are on the cover of Better Homes and Gardens this month? It's true!}
The fact is that you can learn many of the techniques used at Peacock Pavilions. And go on to make your own place yet more beautiful! All you need is some instruction from Melanie, practice under her watchful eye, a few simple tools and some patience. Melanie has taught me how, and I've now gone on to decoratively paint so many other areas of Peacock Pavilions myself: floors, closets, doors, cabinets, and even my file boxes!
The retreat is October 1-10. Find out all the details RIGHT HERE. {And besides painting, there's plenty of other fun stuff included, too! }
Photo montage video by Melanie.
PS I'd be so so grateful for mentions of this fantastic retreat on blogs, facebook or twitter. Pls let me know if you do so I can thank you!
