Colors and leaves-leaves everywhere. The New England countryside is begging to be seen. Take a drive soon if you’re so inclined. Due to a general lack of rain this summer, Fall 2016 should be a shorter color season. Related Images:
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The Fabric of Life-Old Becomes New
Last week I had the pleasure of attending “Talking Textiles”a one-day symposium at the New School in New York. Lidewij Edelcourt, Dean of Hybrid Studies and founder of Edelcourt, Inc., spoke eloquently on the re-creation of ancient fabrics. Related Images:
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Paola Prints Goes Green
Ancienne is a green pillow, one in a series of decorative pillows made from photos of a favorite hosta plant. Home décor products, so many of which are imported from overseas, are made in countries whose manufacturing standards are often much less stringent then in the United States. Related Images:
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Life is Short, Make it Handmade
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Growing Partners
Just remember. You can’t do it alone. At some point all growers understand that. I am constantly waay over my head with stuff that needs doing in the garden. SO, anytime, I’m showing photos of my latest idea or a growing tip about something, just remember, we are not alone in a private little outdoors- the world continues around us. Related Images:
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Designing Fall
Fall is creeping into Litchfield Connecticut. Woodland, an autumn Paola Pillow, is once again, making her seasonal debut. Hostas of all kinds are delightful, as they reappear effortlessly each Spring. Woodland is a nod to the more mature hosta….full of all warm shades of brown, tan and gold. I love what cold and bright autumn sun do to a hosta leaf. I have two bareroot hosta plants coming any day. An Aphrodite Hosta- alarmingly fragrant, large white flowers, ( with boring leaves). AND, a White Feather Hosta, which supposedly has all white leaves. Can’t wait to see them in Spring.
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An Artist Gardener
It’s complicated. I tend to think that when people see Paola Pillows, they know the whole story. My art begins in the garden. The process is important. Related Images:
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End of Summer Gardening
We were bereft of roses in the gardens this year. Truthfully, our new property isn’t very rose-friendly. I have maybe three, scrubby little rose bushes that didn’t even deliver the meager assortment of flowers they might have due to an early cold snap and little rain this summer. Related Images:
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Garden Inspired Home Décor
The hardscape of the new garden is done- just in time to plant some evergreens for the fall. While we wait for additional inspiration. Related Images:
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Plenty of Green to Go Around
This time of summer, everything is coming up green. And for those of us who crave color, there’s always new ways to add it. Every year, you notice new places, new opportunities to eliminate the color “down times.” And, each year, you get a little farther. Related Images:
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