*** As I write this post, Sheryl Crow's "All I Wanna Do" is playing on repeat in my head! After a long winter, a walk on the beach is a shock to the senses. The thunder of the clapping waves, the smell of the ocean, the sand underfoot, the… Continue reading Coastal Style…
Month: March 2024
The Green Doors…
I celebrated St. Patrick's Day by painting my back garden doors green. It was odd; snow was still on the ground, but the temperatures were rising, and it was a small window of opportunity to jump-start Spring projects! Only two years ago, I was agonizing (obviously too much time on my hands!) about what… Continue reading The Green Doors…
For the love of topiary…
Who knows when a memory sticks in the memory bank? Hmmm.... I've always loved symmetry, both in interiors and gardens. If I switch things up, I'm stepping out of my comfort zone, but it doesn't usually stick. Soon, I'm back to straight lines. Formal design is my favourite garden style and topiary complements these… Continue reading For the love of topiary…
🥂Cheers to Longevity…
Some time ago, my doctor asked me if I exercised. I replied, "Yes, I garden." She, who is young, pristine, and dressed head to toe in designer clothes, looked at me perplexed and said, "Oh no, I mean exercise." Obviously, she has never moved wheelbarrows full of compost or pea gravel or dug deep holes for… Continue reading 🥂Cheers to Longevity…