

Fruit Infused Water
In my 2017 quest to get healthier, I've added fruit infused water to the list. This summer I had melon infused water at a hotel in...


Spring in February 2017
I'm sure that the Piedmont in NC is setting a record for several weeks of warm weather in Feb. I'm accustomed to the odd day of warmth...


More Vigorous than a Knockout Rose?
I've often admired my neighbor Carol L.'s rose bush. Once it starts blooming it keeps coming. It appears to be unfazed by our summer...


Fairytale Beauty of Columbines
Julie B., a longtime friend and former work colleague sent me a packet of columbine seeds enclosed in my Christmas card this year. I...


Vintage Style
About twenty years ago, I discovered barkcloth fabric and fell in love. I indulged in a few throw pillows and have had them ever since....


Spring Stirrings, Imbolc
The Gaelic tradition of Imbolc or Saint Brigid's Day marks the halfway point between Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox around Feb....


Feed the finches with yellow
I stumbled on this photo of two goldfinches eating seed from the yellow pincushion flowers. The official name is scabiosa columbaria...


Winter Tea
In recent years my mother, sister and I have an afternoon tea at my house. It's a nice little respite in winter. We sit in the "garden"...


Recycling your Christmas or Occasion cards
Once again I'm looking at clutter associated with the holidays. I love receiving Christmas cards , but what to do after the season?...


Color Changing Hydrangea
I don't know about you, but I'm not a color purist when it comes to hydrangeas. They are at their best when I have multiple color...