I don’t wear a lot of jewelry. But I love a single, beautiful piece. With fall and winter coming, I begin to think about that just-right piece to finish off my outfit. If you get the right piece, your clothes can be of the simplest form and design, yet your ...
Read MoreFavorite things this month
It’s been a busy month so far. House guests, renovating the cottage, Chip’s birthday (yes, it was Thursday, the big party is planned for later in the fall – when it’s cooler. ), and the sale this weekend. Here’s a few images of some favorite items from this month’s sale. ...
Read MoreBack to School
It’s a annual ritual I’ve been through for the past 18 years, with varying degrees of enthusiasm. It always begins with the excitement of (my absolute favorite part of school) picking out the new school supplies. There is just something about those freshly sharpened pencils, brand-new pens, gloriously clean pads ...
Read MoreBarnstormers and Yard Sales
‘Tis the season for yard saling. And for barnstorming. And this month I’ve been up to both. And then on to this weekend’s fun: Yard saling! Chartreuse & co’s annual Yard Sale is this weekend, and we’ve all been rummaging through all our treasures, projects, and finds, ...
Read MoreBarnstormers Preview
We’ve been working hard getting ready for the big Barnstormers Tour this Saturday. The Americana and vintage pieces throughout the barn are great, as always. Here’s a few of my favorites. ...
Read MoreFor the Love of Barns
I love barns. I think everyone should. So much of our heritage, livelihood, even sense of place, finds its origins in a barn. So this Saturday, June 9, from 10am-4pm, our barns are part of the 6th Annual Frederick County Landmarks Foundation’s Barnstormers Tour. This year the tour centers on ...
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