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
Princess Diana resided in Kensington Palace for 15 years during her marriage to Charles, Prince of Wales. During her time at Kensington, one area of the grounds that gave her much joy is known as the Sunken Garden. She was known to often stroll through this area to admire the garden and chat with the … Continue reading The White Garden at Kensington Palace
I’ve been doing a lot of research lately for several trips in my future and I am specifically seeking out those “hidden gems” to discover and experience. You know, things off the beaten track that make you feel like you are experiencing a town like a local. I am a Southern California native and this … Continue reading A California Hidden Gem: Grand Tradition Estate & Garden
I love a beautiful garden and I look forward to the time when I can start properly planning the gardens of our seaside ranch home. Patience is probably the most important virtue of a gardener but unfortunately, it is not a trait that I possess when it comes to gardening. When dealing with landscaping, I … Continue reading The French Garden of John-Mark Horton
I'm not sure why, but for some strange reason I find it very amusing when foreign magazines highlight properties in the United States. I guess just as much as American's are fascinated with great European design, European's are intrigued by us as well! I can only assume. But great design is worthy of worldwide acclaim … Continue reading Carolyne Roehme’s Weatherstone
I have always loved and appreciated beautiful lush gardens but it wasn't until Mr. B and I moved into our seaside ranch home that I became interested in our own landscaping. This is primarily due to the fact that we bought a fixer and the gardens left little to be desired. At some point we will … Continue reading ADVENTURES IN GARDENING
