Love Notes

Jun 30, 2023 • #art #gardens

Summer's Symphony 6/26/23

In the opening salvo of these notes, I often noodle around about where to find the seeds of inspiration. As I can't seem to drop the subject, I think that's a pretty strong sign that I don't have the answer. But I'm beginning to assemble a nice little kit of building blocks. READ MORE

Jun 25, 2023 • #blue #fourth #july

Three Cheers for the Red, White and Blue 6/19/23

Everyone in my husband's family loves chocolate. Me, not such a fan. I like strawberries. And blueberries. And with downcast eyes, l do hereby humbly confess, I like white chocolate sometimes too. I know, it does taste like soap and it's not even chocolate. I also am a big fan of the red, white and blue. READ MORE

Jun 13, 2023 • #charleston #gardens #new york city

How Does Your Garden Grow? 6/12/23

Oh my goodness I've had such an inspiring week. It started off with a visit to Charleston to see my youngest son, all timed (by me, not him) around the Garden Conservancy's Open Gardens tour in that lovely city. I was so lucky to visit five jaw dropping private gardens in the coveted South of Broad area (do I have the subtle linguistics on that terminology correct? Probably not - please correct me.) I've been hoping and wishing to get to one of these Garden Conservancy events forever, and words cannot express how outstanding it was. READ MORE

Jun 13, 2023 • #dog #needlepoint #summer

Salt Water Taffy Summer 6/5/23

Let's play a game. What makes you think of summer? Don't think too hard.

How about ... Salt water taffy. Wet dogs with smiles. Fireflies. Tomatoes. Casual last minute dinners with friends under the stars. Farm stands with mason jars filled with wildflowers. We're off and running. READ MORE

Jun 13, 2023

Memorial Day Heroes 5/29/23

Happy Memorial Day, happy first weekend of summer. In a departure from our usual little drops of beauty and intriguing shopportunities, I'd like to share something that I needed help remembering.

Memorial Day is here because of the brave men and women who fought so we can grill hot dogs and hamburgers and remember to apply sunscreen this weekend. READ MORE