It's All About the View

Cynthia Herron Favorite Things 8 Comments

A few years ago, we visited Eureka Springs, Arkansas, a beautiful, little gem cradled within the magnificent Ozark Mountains. During our trip, one of the most unusual and awe-inspiring places we stopped at was Thorncrown Chapel. Thorncrown is a 48-foot feet glass chapel ensconced within a lush, wooded setting, and it boasts over 425 windows and 6,000+ square feet of glass. It is, indeed, a sight to …

Anybody Home?

Cynthia Herron Settings, Writing 4 Comments

I’m very fascinated by architecture. I appreciate interesting lines, fascinating angles, and attention to detail. I prefer the old rather than new. I’m partial to native stone, winding staircases, and big rooms with tall ceilings. And I especially like homes and buildings rich in history and steeped in charm. Places of yesteryear hold a certain nostalgia for me. When I step through the …