When I read this quote, I paused to think about it. Then I agreed...our eye naturally goes to objects that we relate to, and often, we are blind to those that we do not. This book (photo), "Library House", by Thomas O'Brien, was featured on "The Tartan Topiary", a YouTube channel… Continue reading Adding a bit of drama…
Month: January 2024
We may be in a deep freeze but…
Finally, we have (some) snow! And hopefully, it's enough to add some insulation for fragile perennials, shrubs and even established trees. It's brutally cold but oh so beautiful! Every season, nature treats us to a masterpiece. In Spring, the palette is pastel with the first flush of the pale green of leaves about… Continue reading We may be in a deep freeze but…
Grandpa Chic…
I don't know about you, but my sweet, funny grandpa was nothing like Ralph Lauren (my grandpa may have driven a red truck, definitely not a British sports car), but the esthetic Lauren lives by seems to check all the current "Grandpa Chic" decorating trend boxes...that perfect balance between comfort and elegant sophistication. … Continue reading Grandpa Chic…