If you've never been to the charming town of Ojai, located in Ventura County 80 miles northwest of Los Angeles, then I highly suggest you plan a trip this upcoming weekend. It may be last minute, but wouldn't life be dull without a little bit of spontaneity once in a while? A trip to Ojai … Continue reading How You Can Tour the County Estate “Patina Farm”
After spending time in my studio painting a few weeks ago, I started browsing through a magazine online (I forget which one) and I came across a short article about Les Jardins D'Etretat located on the Normandy coast about a two-hour train ride from Paris. The picture below captivated me and I transported myself into the … Continue reading A Whimsical Garden in France: Les Jardins D’Étretat
Today officially marks the first day of Spring. Happy Spring! I have been eagerly awaiting Spring because one of my main goals this season is to tackle the design of our small backyard garden. Mr. B and I opted to tackle the project ourselves (what are we getting ourselves into?) by planting a new row of privet … Continue reading Spring Has Arrived
I've been doing a lot of research about garden design since Mr. and I have decided to tackle some new gardening projects in our backyard. When I retire I could easily see myself spending more time outdoors tending to the bounties of nature but for now I need something pretty and very low maintenance. In … Continue reading The Inner Circle
A look at the interiors and gardens of Villa Astor in Sorrento, Italy
