I’m heading to Paris this week, and just can’t wait!! I’ll be staying with my dearest friend, who is currently living in the 6th Arrondissement, just steps from the Luxembourg Gardens, The Cluny Museum, and La Seine. It’s a beautiful neighborhood, but then is there a Paris neighborhood that isn’t? ...
Read MoreTraveling Light
If you were to hit the road, and really travel throughout this great country, how would you do it? Lisa Kamin, The Galavantin’ Gal, participated in this past weekend’s Chartreuse & co Market Days. It was such fun when she arrived, and saw that she has created the most ...
Read MoreAnd the winner is . . .
Yes, I’ve finally committed to a paint color for the Chartreuse & co barns! The winner is: Railings for the window and door frames, Cornforth White for the mullions – both from Farrow & Ball. And here’s the really cool thing: As I stood there, staring at the face of ...
Read MoreGetting Ready for May’s Opening!
At last it’s warming up and flowers are blooming. Our new landscaping is showing us something different every day – our latest: wisteria will be in full bloom for our opening next week. We’re getting ready, and so many fabulous things are already coming in. We have 2 new dealers ...
Read MoreGreat pictures of temporary dealers here this weekend –
I just love the tent city that crops up here every Spring and Fall. Imagine how much fun you would have if the best vintage dealers you could find, all agreed to come to your house and put on a show? The BEST, right? I had a blast today chatting ...
Read MoreSpringing Forward
Think about Spring and what comes to mind? Warm sunshine on your face. A breeze carrying that kiss of warmth and promise of summer. And gardens bursting into their own. This Spring is bringing me the most spectacular garden I’ve ever had. And it’s been such a rewarding lesson in ...
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