VACATIONS, ARE NOT JUST FOR RESTING

What started out as a simple, spur of the moment road trip to the Maritimes, turned out to be more than that. We added many interesting excursions onto our road trip and I couldn't help but sit back and reflect on life. One such excursion was the experience we had on a tall sail ship where we captured glimpses of seals, dolphins and whales swimming around in the open sea instead of a controlled aquarium tank. While in PEI we came upon another inspiring place; the area where author, L.M. Montgomery lived and wrote her famous story series called "Anne of Green Gables". As I walked through the tour of the farmhouse in PEI, I was reminded of my visits with my grandparents. My imagination took me away to my own childhood in Greece. As we had moved to Canada, I visited them once in awhile during summer vacations. However, I remember the old wood burning stove, the small farm animals roaming the yard and the big family gatherings around the kitchen table filled with my grandmother's smoked flavoured recipes and my grandfather's home-made wine!


Social gatherings haven't changed much over time and neither has the importance placed on the decor. What I noticed while touring the farmhouse was that the window treatments were simple, the floral wallpaper felt cozy and the furniture was well made and positioned for great conversation. It was simple, but a lot of care was put into making guests comfortable. So you see, things haven't changed much have they? Even today, when we entertain, our goal is to make sure our guests are enjoying themselves. With the autumn season and holiday celebrations approaching, we'll be gathering around the dinner table with family and friends soon. In preparation of our gatherings, sometimes small changes can make a big difference. All that may be needed is a new fresh colour on the wall, a new window treatment and a bit of sparkle with candles and accessories. Creating the right atmosphere will definitely set the tone for your guests and add to the success of your event. We can't capture time, but we can create treasured memories.