decorating – For the Love of Lorna

Lorna’s Decorative Style—Accents

Posted on May 11, 2020 | by Jay

There’s that feeling again. Something has changed—but what? A moment is all it took. Lorna and I have been relaxing on our deck, enjoying the fresh air on a mild day. (Spending time out there is actually a fairly rare event. This is perhaps a little surprising given that it (more…)

Coming Home—Part 2

Posted on May 30, 2016 | by Jay

In our new living room at Cambridge Heights. [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Coming Home—Part 1. The entire series begins in Childhood.] For only the second time in our entire married life we will leave one home behind and move to another. Thursday, February 26, 2004 Moving Day This (more…)

The Cambridge Court Concept

Posted on May 15, 2016 | by Jay | 2 Comments

Her creative mind and decorative talents have not yet been brought to bear. At the moment they lack a sense of direction. They need a concept. Monday, February 23, 2004 Inspiration Lorna, arms folded across her chest, is standing silently. Her head is raised slightly and is slowly turning left (more…)

Ashland Avenue Apartment—Our First Home

Posted on May 9, 2015 | by Jay | 3 Comments

Note the octagonal mirror, the curtains, chandelier, and even the flower decorations on top of the stereo! Lorna and I arrive from our honeymoon in England. In the late evening of September 15, 1985. Lorna walks into the living room through the door of our first home together. It is (more…)