Bling for the Bedroom

I picked up a pair of nightstands several weeks ago at Savers (kind of like a “Goodwill”). They were lovely, solid wood…just boring. But they sat…and sat…and sat…in my garage because they wouldn’t speak to me and tell me what they wanted to be! Ornery buggers. (This is the best I can do for a “before” picture. I swear I took one, but I can’t locate it…sorry!)Then, the magical day happened…I read a tutorial on The Ivy Cottage for a faux-silver-leaf wall, of all things! What’s the faux part you ask? Amanda uses tin foil and wallpaper paste!...

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around the shop

We've got lots of new treasures all over the store right now.  From apparel to summery red, white and blue prizes to our favorite everyday pieces.  Here's a little tease of all the goodness in the store at the moment...Can't wait to see you this summ...

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Oudolf's Stachys Spires (The Battery Gardens-Part 2)

Spires of pink-purple Stachys monieri 'Hummelo' (Alpine betony).Gardens of Remembrance at The Battery, New York, NY. June 2011I know it, I grow it. But, exponentially increase the number of plants and the result is jaw-dropping!  Stachys monieri 'Hummelo' inspires as a major player in the mass planting at the Gardens of Remembrance within The Battery in New York City. The design is by Dutch designer Piet Outdolf.'Hummelo' is not your ordinary stachys. The crinkled green foliage is lush and in my zone 7b garden, it never dies back...

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romantic

Hello everyone,      Hope you all are all enjoying some beautiful summer days. Summer has finally arrived here and I am loving it! We went for a drive yesterday and passed by a road side stand selling their fresh organic strawberries so we picked up a box to enjoy-they were sweet and juicy. As soon as we got home I made some biscuits and whipped some cream for one of my favorite summer treats-strawberry shortcake.Help yourself-you won't be sorry.I had to go out to the garden to really enjoy my afternoon tea break.While you are...

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