This lovely Amaryllis blossom is in full bloom in an antique Ironstone bowl on my mantle. When I purchased a large Amaryllis from the nursery last week one of the buds, almost ready to open snapped off. I felt terrible that this had...
Sabtu, 29 Desember 2007
Winter Garden Structure
Winter gardens can be as magical as a garden in the Summer. I like to think that every season has its virtue. Winter brings out the structure in any garden. I create Allee's whenever I can. In the Summer they can be dripping with...
Selasa, 25 Desember 2007
Intention Tree Ornaments
Ah... Christmas, that magic day when everything is picture perfect. I love to see everything just so before the crush of people, paper, presents, champagne glasses, and sometimes the sheer pandemonium of the moment. I have a few special...
Minggu, 23 Desember 2007
Arty Moments 2
I have so much fun photographing at my sisters house. Sheila is an assemblage artist. Her work is very personal. She often uses photos of her family, some from many generations ago for the base of her creative endeavors.She has an...
Making Herb Vinegar is as Easy as 1.2.3.
When I was first working in the Home and Lifestyle field, I was inspired by many talented Authors and Creators of Design, Herb, Garden, Cooking, Entertaining, DIY, and Crafting books. One book taught me how to make Herb Vinegars....
Jumat, 21 Desember 2007
A Holiday Table
A holiday table should be magical, and memorable. Why not? We go to all of the effort to make sure the food is wonderful and the wine is a perfect match. If your dinner party is small (10 and under) it is fun to do a seating arrangement,...
Kamis, 20 Desember 2007
Snowy Day
Maine is experiencing the third major snowfall of the season and it is only December 20th. That could mean the Farmers Almanac was right, Big Snows this year. Well how can we turn that into a positive? Snowshoeing, always fun, hanging...
Holiday Traditions
After I have put away the last dish and straightened up after Thanksgiving Dinner, I turn my creative self over to the "Holiday Season". I like to re-create the placement of these holiday treasures that make their way into various...
Rabu, 19 Desember 2007
Flowers On My Table
I think unexpected moments with flowers are an artful surprise in any room. I have placed a few narcissus stems in a small vase, under glass, on a cake pedestal and repeated the theme, quietly on either side of the dome/pedestal.I...
Paper Whites...
Narcissus are some of the easiest indoor bulbs to grow. Every year I bring my Birdbath from the garden into the house and position in a sunny and warm spot. I fill it with stones and seashells. I then pack it full of bulbs (around...
Selasa, 18 Desember 2007
A Cool Winter Color Palette
Maine has had two major storms in the past few weeks, I love the light and the shadowsand how the snow sparkles in the sunshine. The snow lies heavy on the branches, and a few cardinals make for a beautiful winter scene. I like all...
My Current Favorite Shop is...
WOW, I have so much fun in Anthropologie stores. They are now scattered across the country. I love what they do with the mix of old and new. It is true merchandising alchemy. I always leave with clever ideas on displaying collections...
Lovely Artful Moments 1
I love to go into homes that are rich with small moments of beauty, or still-lifes. I always think of the great little photos they would make. My friend Lari Washburn is an Artist in Maine. Her home and studio are filled to full...
Senin, 17 Desember 2007
Winter Color Considerations
The sun is hanging low in the sky, and reaching far into my home on this almost winter day.It strikes me that the value of color this time of year is a bit smokey and sepia toned. I like the rusty richness that thisspectrum of light...
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