Paola scarves are now available to order. Have a look. If you love them, consider a wonderful addition to your wardrobe, AND, please pass them on. I appreciate it!
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Art Inspired By Nature
The natural world is so much greater than a single person. And yet, nature still requires a person to appreciate and create with it. Unfortunately, the intersection of nature and art in life can sometimes be perceived as a playground for the wealthy. (Gardeners, know that this is simply not true).
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First Flower of Spring
Hens and Chicks (aka Houseleeks) eventually grow flower stalks that culminate in real flowers. This lovely image is truly not a first flower. But it could be- I haven’t seen this much color outside in months! Yesterday, after the rain, I spied the plant hugging the frozen ground for dear life even as it turned up its face to sun- is it Spring yet???
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Valentine’s Day -Craft Fairs Are Around the Corner
Valentine’s Day quickly leads one to thoughts of SPRING. Have you bought something for your honey yet??? And then there’s the craft fairs. We’re looking at craft fairs and pillow sales for spring and early summer.
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Mid-Century All the Way
I was messaging with my son about his quest for a new couch. We independently landed on mid-century modern as the style to shoot for. Why is that? (Aside from the fact that we both have impeccable taste rooted in American history.)
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Escape. By Whatever Means Necessary
It was a cold and very sunny day in NW Connecticut. Which meant that a brief foray into the garden for stick picking was…brief. It also meant that in order to indulge in happiness, I must write about ESCAPISM.
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Discovering Incongruities in Life
Paola Pillows are indoor pillows, all soft cotton and down- no vinyl cyanide onboard*. I couldn’t resist placing them outdoors for a cheery snapshot of a sunny winter’s day. As usual, I revel in the incongruities of life. Creative license taken here.
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Sustainability in the Garden
A love of fabric forms the basis for understanding a principle that might otherwise escape the light of day. Sustainability is a word that’s been overused in some circles and avoided in others.
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Colors and Serenity In A Summer Garden
My husband gave me dusty pink roses for my birthday. I quickly realized that aside from green, shades of pinks are the main colors in the summer garden at present-with peonies and spirea bushes. Along with the rich brown hue of the Serenity Statue.
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Survivor Plants
I’ve developed certain attitudes about plants overtime that are akin to attitudes about life. Attitudes evolve for a combination of reasons, some inherited, some experiential, some associative and some just whimsical.
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