I have a dark history with houseplants. I adore them, but I kill them. My list of offenses against my poor houseplants is long, and tragic. I have been known to forget to water them, and also to drown them. I have mistakenly put those that need lots of light back in dark corners, and the shade … [Read more...]
My New Crush: Perfectly Imperfect Gardens in France
I love beautiful gardens. Down to my core. But up until now, I have never, ever wanted to be a gardener. Ever. But I just got knocked out by the most amazing gardens in the French countryside, and now, the flame is lit.Dan is the big traveler in our family. Usually, I prefer to wave goodbye … [Read more...]
Welcome to My Garden at Innisfree
It seems right that every home with wonderful interior spaces should be surrounded by equally stunning gardens, doesn’t it? At my lake cottage, I’ve been hard at work on the inside stuff. But, unfortunately, I am an abject failure when it comes to gardening. Once, I made a feeble attempt to bring … [Read more...]
Contain Your Happiness: Beautiful Bouquets Brighten Your Home
Life is sweeter when we allow ourselves simple indulgences every day. For me, it’s starting every morning quietly, with coffee in a cup made by my great niece, watching the sunrise reflect on the lake. It’s melting into a hot bubble bath after a long day. It’s filling my home with treasures that … [Read more...]
Spring Fete in the Greenhouse at Riverbend
There are two things I need to tell you about being at Riverbend, the country home of my dear friends Beth and Mike. 1. This amazing couple, who founded the Global Orphan Project, which provides care for orphaned and abandoned children in Africa, Central America, Asia and Haiti, are among the most … [Read more...]
Add Spring to Your Decor
Goodbye winter, spring is officially here. As soon as the excitement of the holiday season is over, I start counting the days until winter gives way to spring, the flowers in my cottage garden start to bloom and the grass and trees turn green again. One of the ways I embrace this season of new life … [Read more...]
