Galvanized metal…sigh.
For some girls it’s diamonds or gold jewelry. For me it’s a gift of something made of galvanized metal that gets my heart beating.
I have always loved things that evoke a feeling of history. I like pieces that tell a story and in my home you will find galvanized metal in just about every room. The old watering can in my office reminds me of past gardeners. The galvanized cups hold pencils in the kitchen and the galvanized florist buckets corrals pussy willow next to the fireplace in the living room. Galvanized letters in my office spell out P-R-A-Y, reminding me of the best way to start the day.
Read More»What This Country Needs
What this country needs is dirtier fingernails and cleaner minds. –Will Rogers
Color
When designing a garden or container, don’t underestimate the importance of color.
Colors can help you set the mood, attract attention or make a statement. Colors can convey a style, whether elegant and traditional, or playful and fun. Color is a very powerful design element and learning to use it properly is not always easy.
Read More»There Is Always The Garden
When the world wearies, and society ceases to satisfy, there is always the garden. ~ Minnie Aumonier
Country Living Fair – Rhinebeck, NY
I am simply beside myself.
I’ve been invited to bring my presentation, “Jaw-Dropping, Traffic-Stopping, Get-Your-Neighbors Talking Containers” to the 2017 Country Living Fair in Rhinebeck, NY.
I will have the honor of creating a unique container garden in front of a large audience on the main stage Friday (2PM -June 3 )
The Country Living Fair brings the magazine’s content to life and gives readers access to a unique shopping experience featuring more than 200 vendors from 25 states, including antiques sellers, food purveyors, artists, furniture makers, crafters, and more.
Guests will also have a chance to meet Country Living editors and their special guests, attend cooking, crafting, and DIY demonstrations, book signings, sample locally sourced, artisanal food, and shop the Country Living General Store.
This video link will give you a sense of the environment at a Country Living Fair!
Heading to Rhinebeck for the Country Living Fair? Wondering what else to do while you’re there?
Here is a great guide: “33 Things to Do in New York’s Hudson Valley (besides the CL Fair!)”
You can even print this handy cheat sheet to help you plan your time and travel.
The fair will take place at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, June 2-4, 2017
Are you interested in attending this year’s fair? I might be able to get you a ticket.
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