Love Notes

May 09, 2022 • #bird

5/9/2022 Birds of a Feather

Welcome to a lot of new Love Note readers! How to best describe what goes on here each Monday? Eighteen months ago, I began penning these weekly missives. It was the first autumn of Covid and my brain was besieged with crazy lockdown fairies swarming about inside my head. I also had a lot of pent up creative energy, and craved a feeling of connectedness with people outside our little world. It was therapy for me, essentially.

May 02, 2022 • #flower arranging #gardens #spring

5/2/22 Mother's Day in Blooming Color

Happy Mothers Day week to all the mothers, daughters, grandmothers, and dog mothers out there. (If you're a veteran Love Note reader, you will know that my dog Chester is an exemplary gift giver.) While a delivery of flowers is always appreciated, here's a few ideas for Mothers Day gifts with longer lasting beauty.

Apr 25, 2022 • #flower arranging #Mother's Day #new york city

4/25/22 A New York Minute for Mother

It was a banner week for me - I made a quick 48 hour trip to NYC - my first visit in over 26 months (yes, I AM counting - especially as my oldest son has been living there for the past two years). It was just fabulous - GO!

Apr 23, 2022 • #Garden Party #Garden Week #gardens

4/18/22 The Great Virginia Garden Party

One of my favorite weeks of the year is upon us ... this Saturday April 23, marks the beginning of Historic Garden Week in Virginia. Garden Clubs throughout the commonwealth will host a total of 28 unique area tours, including over 200 private gardens, homes, public garden and historic sites. Read more

Apr 11, 2022 • #easter #soup #spring #Tablescape #Tablescapes

4/11/22 Carrot Top Easter Inspiration

I think my house could be divided into two camps - those who love vegetables, and those who would be perfectly happy if their vegetable intake was henceforth limited to mashed potatoes, french fries and caesar salad. My dog Chester and I anchor the first group. Read more