WOW—a lot has happened really quickly at the Highlands house. Plumbers, tile men, stone masons, glass installers, appliance delivery and floor installers are busy at work. As I am writing this the new roofing has arrived and is due in today! My intern has had a busy week checking things out—and having a lot of …
Gates are more than just entries to our homes or gardens. They capture our attention, tell a story, inspire and welcome family and friends to our homes. I love a good gate! On a recent trip, I spotted so many great gates that I spent a whole day exploring and photographing them—grand iron entry gates, …
Summer reading is going to be crazy good this year! Have a look at all of the inspiration that is just waiting for me in my Very Soon list. Guess what my books are saying about me? Houses, gardens, cooking, flowers and shopping are my favorite things—no surprise to anyone who reads the blog. Yes, …
It has a garden view…and an abundance of pink. The new office is taking a stand for all things pretty, colorful and patterned. I want it to be floral and very feminine. No minimalism, or mid-century modern here—Color is back in a huge way in fashion and interiors. Just think how happy color makes you …
Christopher Spitzmiller’s new book A Year at Clove Brook Farm is a must for your reading list. He has organized the book into four sections by season. Spring is the perfect starting point with gorgeous lilacs and apple blossoms arranged to perfection. The Easter table is my favorite featuring daffodils along with blues, greens and …
We are moving…the blog that is. It seems IT has found us a new and better server—so move away. This will all take place starting Monday morning and will interrupt our posts for a few days. The new location will make our lives much easier—I love easier don’t you. Thank you for your patience. Enjoy …
It was dark and rainy in the garden this morning. Some how the stone mason found a way to work. He built a tent over the front of the garden and began working on the entry columns—he is amazing! Friday night he started tearing out the asphalt and leveling the ground. Saturday morning in the …
It takes a whole country to build or remodel a house right now. Dryer in stock but washers are on a ship docked in Korea, fireplace pipe took four months to arrive, windows on order forever, all 72′ vanities sold out and the list goes on and on. Covid, Texas Freeze and ship stuck in …