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  • The Blue Garden – Newport, Rhode Island

    The Blue Garden – Newport, Rhode Island

    I’ve just returned from a few days, my first ever, in Newport, Rhode Island. In addition to the ocean, the mansions, the shopping, harbor and wonderful dining… More

  • Happy 4th of July Weekend

    Happy 4th of July Weekend

    I’m guessing most of you are taking a long weekend, decorating with flags, watching fireworks, lighting a sparkler, dressing in red, white and blue….and savoring the time… More

  • Happy New Year – 2nd Annual Parade of Tulips

    Happy New Year – 2nd Annual Parade of Tulips

    Happy New Year! I hope your 2017 is off to a great start!! It’s always fun to look back over the past year to see what you… More

  • A Tisket A Tasket, Think Picnic Baskets

    A Tisket A Tasket, Think Picnic Baskets

    Ahhhhh….the glorious days of summer. Ours begins today! And, among the many things on our “summer list” is going on a picnic. The food can be simple,… More

  • Welcome, Fall

    Welcome, Fall

    Welcome, Fall!! I love a change of season and having the house dressed to greet it! With an unseasonably warm September, most of my plantings are still… More

  • Fall Inspiration – Outdoor Decor

    Fall Inspiration – Outdoor Decor

    We’re having a beautiful week in the Northeast, so I treated my sons to lunch at Terrain’s outdoor cafe. The food is true farm-to-table and both beautifully… More

  • Dinner at WestWard on Vashon Island

    Dinner at WestWard on Vashon Island

    Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be in one of those homes on the cover of a magazine cover? I certainly have. And, now… More

  • Seattle Garden Party

    Seattle Garden Party

    Just back from Seattle and reflecting on an amazing few days. This was my inagural visit to Seattle, so my friends Jeanne, the insanely talented illustrator and blogger from… More

  • Sights of Seattle

    Sights of Seattle

    Seattle has opened up her arms really wide and welcomed me in.  From blue skies and cool temps, a special dinner at Ted Kennedy Watson’s weekend home,… More