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Update On Our Blue Garden
Back in April, I introduced our blue garden which we planted in July 2011. This garden features plants that flower predominately blue, lavender or purple. To add depth and texture to this tone-on-tone...
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Summer Pillows
In my last post on our blue garden, many of you left wonderful plant suggestions. Thank you kindly!*Â *Â *Â *Â *Â *Â *An easy way to freshen up a room for summer is by changing out the pillows. Whether...
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A Classic Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of my favorite rooms to decorate. Perhaps it’s because many of them are in classic shades of white. They can be utilitarian and still fabulous. And, they should stand up to daily...
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Styling with Nature
Whether collecting acorns, drying flowers, or framing herbaria, I think it is charming to bring nature inside. There are many easy ways to style using nature. Grab some pine cones for an empty bowl,...
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Cultivated over Many Years
Where to begin? This is the story of JB and M’s love affair with their home, gardens, collections and each other. Married over 50 years, my friends JB and M live in a contemporary home they built in...
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Collecting Creamware
I am addicted to antique pottery from the 18th - 19th century!! From white ironstone to majolica to creamware, I really enjoy buying and selling them, and stashing a few away.....for me! :-)Shortly...
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A Comfortable Home Enlivened with Art
Picking a favorite painting in JB and M’s home is a treat. Not only have they collected wonderful works from other artists, M has filled their contemporary home with her own pieces. A self taught...
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A Day at Home
How did we get to late August this fast? I’ve been so busy I just noticed the crape myrtle trees in our courtyard garden are almost finished blooming. And, now the Japanese anemones are about to...
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Swedish Mora Clocks
The first Swedish antique we purchased was a Mora clock. My partner, Tom, and I discovered one while on holiday in Sweden. We were in the elegant neighborhood of Östermalm, Stockholm and noticed, in a...
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Old Maine
One of the things Tom and I love doing is taking road trips. And what a road trip we just took! We drove all the way from DC to Maine and back, and fortunately, traffic was a breeze both ways....
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Visiting Snug Harbor Farm
I recently found out Tricia Rose of Rough Linenis a finalist in Martha Stewart's American Made contest, which celebrates small business owners and their inspiring products. Tricia works with natural...
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Collecting and Displaying Weather Vanes
Many friends, clients and I share a passion for antique weather vanes. These symbolic, charming, and sometimes folksy pieces have gone from assisting farmers, sailors and others with weather...
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Welcoming Autumn
We’re enjoying marvelous weather here in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. Sunny, comfortable days with low humidity and lovely cool evenings. Last weekend, a visit to the countryside of Lancaster,...
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Our White Border Garden
With the garden season winding down, I thought it would be interesting to tour our white border garden throughout this unpredictable year. Spring began very early after a mild and short winter, causing...
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A Swedish Palette
One reason I started this blog was to share some of the special homes I’ve been fortunate to visit. Monte and Darby Gingery’s gracious Greek Revival home, just outside of Washington, DC, has always...
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Musical Chairs in Our Dining Room
Recently a friend expressed interest in a piece of furniture at our house. I jokingly said: catch me during a slow month and it might just be yours :) Actually, that’s not entirely out of the question....
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Our Fall Camellias and Many Thanks!
The Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions of the U.S. are expecting a hybrid superstorm that could bring torrential rain and extremely high winds early next week. I hope the storm passes quickly with...
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Visiting Great Dixter
Many thanks for your kind comments, emails and concernsre: Hurricane Sandy. We were very fortunate! Just debris and minor breakage in the garden, and some water damage at our shop.It's been a busy week...
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Copenhagen Cool
Copenhagen is definitely one of my favorite cites. While it is the capital of Denmark and a bustling city, I find it intimate and easy to navigate. It is full of historic architecture as well as world...
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Houseplants in our Home and Shop
I love what houseplants do for our home and shop. They can cheer up any room, and bring life to them. When it is dreary and cold outside, I especially appreciate the greenery inside.With nighttime...
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