Lady Lydia is our "expert in residence" on topics ranging from home decorating to hospitality. This wonderful lady lives in Oregon, where she serves as a pastor's wife, mother, grandmother, neighbor, friend and charming hostess. Her wit and lively writing style bring to life her gracious approach to homemaking, feminine dress, meal preparation, manners and style. And as you will see from the pages in this section, Lady Lydia truly does live out her philosophy. She is a marvelous example to all of us of what can be done at home and how beautifully each task may be accomplished. Each of the sections listed below contains articles by Lady Lydia, complemented by original artwork and classical masters to inspire you! Just click on the pictures to get into each topic. If you would like to drop Lady Lydia a note, please e-mail her at mornington@juno.com.

Lady Lydia (at right) with her daughter, Lily, and grandson, Isaac.