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Monthly Musing: Hope Springs Eternal

April 30, 2013

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Here at Starr Style, April was a whirlwind of wondrous beauty, cultural treats and family love, fun and celebration.  It was tempered with an equal dose of shock and sadness remembering the Boston Marathon bombings.  Every day is precious.  Live vibrantly, enjoy each moment and give thanks for blessings big and small.

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Family…
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Oliva Grows…

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Alfresco Times…

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Java jive…

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Wholesomeness…

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Soul Stirring…

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Intriguing…

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Adrien plays Philip, the “complex savant.”

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Getaway to Houston…

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My Little Dancing Doll…

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Artistic Flair…

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An inspired month for Denis…

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We carry on with optimism…

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“Hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts.”

Romans 5:5

Peace,

Starr

Monthly Musing: Spring Ahead

March 31, 2013

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This year, Spring’s arrival in Atlanta was fickle at best!!  Teasing us out into sidewalk cafes one day and then coaxing sweaters, scarves and gloves back out of hibernation for the next few days.  And then repeating the cycle from week to week throughout the month of March.  With an early Easter this year, my Starr Style house displayed an array of pastels and Easter decor right alongside glowing fireplaces and rustic bowls filled with warm and savory soup more fitting to fall temps.  The eclectic month of March!

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Produce as Art

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We have babie wabies on the way…

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It takes two to Tummy Tango!

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And, of course, the most important day of the year is designated to March…

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IMG_2261I enjoyed all of my lovely cards, thoughtful and festive gifts and celebratory phonecalls that day.  Here are my special delivery chocolate covered strawberries that were as big as your head!

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A special treat that night…Leonard Cohen at the Fox

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We spent the next morning with Roopa…Brunch and Appliance Shopping!

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More birthday celebrations and treats at the Belly in Virginia Highlands with the Happy Little Family!

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Another highlight this month was applying for and receiving a spot in this year’s Peachtree Road Race…

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Easter weekend brought us many joys…

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For the whole story…http://crownandeagletearoom.wordpress.com

A Joy Filled Easter Sunday…

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Easter Morning

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After church we enjoyed a lovely Spring afternoon at the Happy Little Family’s house with family, friends, a delicious meal and games in the garden…

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Gigi’s Awesome Egg Hunt!

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Easter people, raise your voices,

sounds of heaven in earth should ring.

Christ has brought us heaven’s choices;

heavenly music, let it ring.

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Easter people, let us sing.

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 March On,

Starr

Monthly Musing: All You Need Is Love

February 27, 2013

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Here at Starr Style, 2013 has already proven to be a banner year!

This month we learned that we have two grandbabies on the way!!

Congratulations to Monique & Rodolfo and big brother Jeovani (The Cute & Cuddly Cuadroses)

and to

Amanda & Philippe and big sister Gigi (The Happy Little Family).

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With the Cute & Cuddly Cuadroses

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The expectant Mommy and Grand Papa!

Love & Wisdom…

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and glamour too!

The Love Month brought us, as Mr. Terry says, the Season of Helene…

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A Comedy Lovefest…

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Adrien with Spontaneous Combustion at College Improv Tournament

Love is good for everything…

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Forever in my heart…

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Loving the Little Ones…

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Rosa, Matteo and Val, wintering in the Pocono Mountains

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Dance = Love

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Argo have a glamorous Oscar’s Night!

Lots of love in the month that’s all about love,

Starr

Port of Call – Falmouth, Jamaica

February 18, 2013

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Our second port of call on our dream cruise was Falmouth, Jamaica, where we spent a carefree day with “No Problems.”   First we did a little exploring at the dockside market.

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Then it was time to queue up for our half day excursion to the Good Hope Estate where we would be learning the history of this Great House, stories about the families that called it home and enjoy the ritual of High Tea in its formal tea garden.

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Pretty, flowery prints were the a la mode!

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Pinkies Up and Dancer Gams!

After a short coach ride and a fun lesson about Jamaican expressions from our driver, John, we arrived at the Good Hope Estate.

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http://www.goodhopejamaica.com/index.php

Our guide, Kristinn, was very personable, one of the best guides I have ever had on a historical home tour.  There was much to learn about this beautiful house and with her depth of knowledge about and clear cut fondness for this grand property, Kristinn brought us back to Colonial Times when a Pineapple was a symbol of welcome and hospitality.  I fell in love with this hilltop haven and would love to return there again some day.

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Pretty Poses on the front lawn of Good Hope!

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The Great House

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Island Breezes Throughout

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The Dining Room Splashed in Coral

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Lovely Limoges

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The Library

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The Bath

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Exquisite Gardens

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After the tour of the Great House and Gardens, we were led to the tea garden where we enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea served by the friendly, beautiful and entertaining young staff.

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This young man delighted us with the lore of the “Nut Neg!”

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More about our High Tea at Good Hope at

http://crownandeagletearoom.wordpress.com/2013/02/18/afternoon-tea-at-the-good-hope-estate/

After tea, we had a little more time to explore the beautiful grounds and out buildings on the estate.

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The Wedding Suite – Originally the Counting House

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The Pottery Studio where all of the tableware used on the premises is created.

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Farewell, Good Hope!

Back in Falmouth, we reunited with the men and heard about their adventures for the day.

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The Marketplace at Falmouth

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Sail Away, Joyful Jamaica

Ship Shape

February 15, 2013

The main character in our dream cruise, was the majestic Oasis of the Seas. With an array of venues to visit, activities to participate in and a staff and crew waiting on us hand and foot, there was never a dull moment!

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Room Service with a smile from Imade!

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Casino!

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Martinis at the Champagne Bar!

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Our able Captain Trym!

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Our vivacious Cruise Director Amy!

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Our adorable Dance Captain Flavio!

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Colorful Carousel on the Boardwalk!

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Angels watching over us!

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The treasures of Table 560

Pedro & Alejandro!

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Such a Bon Voyage!

Cutting Up & Cutting a Rug!

February 14, 2013

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One Night With Lola!

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S * A * L * S * A  at Boleros

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Oasis of the Improv

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So, You Think You Can Caribbean Line Dance?!

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Yeh Mon!

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Le Comedien

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Z * U * M * B * A

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The Mazola Sisters!

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F * L * A * S * H      M * O * B

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Denny Goodman Live

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Say Goodnight, Starr Style!

The Glam Shots

February 14, 2013

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Denis et Maman

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Les Enfants

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Pauline and Children

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You don’t have to be glamorous, but it helps…

Family,

Is your favorite “glam shot” missing?  Send it along and I’ll include it in this post.

Starr Style

 

Happy Valentine’s Anniversary Day!

February 14, 2013

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Formal Night on the Oasis of the Seas

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A cascade of love to you on your special day…

And, We Wore Hats!

February 14, 2013

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Hats off to us!!

Our Dream Cruise

February 13, 2013

Recently, my beautiful mother-in-law, Pauline, treated her five children and their darlings to a dream cruise on Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas.  Together with our sweet, Tante Orise, we were indeed, the Dazzlingly Divine Dozen!

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The Dazzlingly Divine Dozen!

Meet the Guys!

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Michel

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Jacques

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Ron

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Terry

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and, my darling, Denis

Meet the Gals!

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Pauline

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Orise

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Nicole

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Dawn

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Michelle

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Helene

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And, Starr Style was there with her “sea legs” to report on all of our tropical adventures!

Somewhere, beyond the sea…


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