2013

So Hard to Leave the Garden in Full Bloom Normally I try not to leave CT in May , June and July because it is when my garden is at it’s best. Because of the time I spend in the late summer in Aspen I have focused the garden upon … Continue reading →

With gardening, book tours, house construction, etc. that I have to do, I am constantly wishing for more hours in the day. As some of you are aware, I’m not your “typical” blogger, in that I don’t post new stories daily (or even weekly!) however, this is not a reflection … Continue reading →

Another birthday.   I thought: ugh.  I merely wanted to be in my garden with my pups and have a glass of champagne to good health with Simon.  But, alas, I had committed to a couple of things and I, grudgingly,  went into New York City. My sweet godmother, Mittie Ann, was … Continue reading →

Upon buying Chisholm House, I said that I would just give the interior of the house a coat of white paint to begin.   Over time I  would work to make this old house my own. Well, that thought lasted about five minutes –  then I was on the phone … Continue reading →