Bunny Mellon, a Lady Gardener, American Style Legend and a mysterious jewel box to many. Holding memories of things that would mold her into the iconic legend that she became. What a wonderful book that details the life and times of Rachel Lowe Lambert Lloyd Mellon, better known to the world as … [Read more...]
Book Review – Foraged Flower Arranging
Foraged Flower Arranging by Rebekah Clark Moody is a great book for those of us who just need to engage in nature. When we think of floral arranging, our thoughts instantly go to what's blooming now. Foraged Flower Arranging inspires the reader to go beyond the traditional bloom time and seek … [Read more...]
Mental Restoration Via Gardening
Mental restoration is very much needed in the world today. There are many ways one can pursue this thought process. As I go about my day, people often ask me why am I so happy. Mental restoration has played a very large part of my inner peace. I find mental restoration in nature. Sometimes I find it … [Read more...]
Diversity In Horticulture – Where Are We?
Diversity is important to me in all that I do. Just like in my garden, I seek diversity in opportunities offered in life that interest me. Unfortunately, diversity does not always follow. While I am aware that I am not the ONLY person of color that is interested in horticulture, I am curious as to … [Read more...]
Hanes and Blogalicious9 – A Simply Beautiful Pink Partnership
Heritage Harvest Festival – Community, History, Gardens
The Heritage Harvest Festival on the grounds of historic Monticello brought back many memories. Having lived in Virginia, while raising my daughters, an escape to the countryside always led to historic adventures. Trips to Charlottesville to visit Monticello was within reach, as well as … [Read more...]
Words are Beautiful – Philanthropic Patriotism
Words - when the beautiful gift of words become etched in your heart and mind, one realizes just how special that gift is. Words - unique, passionately thought of as part of the packaging, can often be the perfect gift. We were gifted with two important words at this year's Ball On The … [Read more...]
Be Paris – The Journey Continues
Be Paris best describes why I make the seasonal journey to the City of Lights. I make sure I create the opportunity to reboot, refresh and restore my spirit as I travel. I call this my Be Paris journey because in Paris, I find it easy to just be. Be quiet, Be engaging if I want to be, Be emotional, … [Read more...]
Loire Valley…Countryside Beauty in France
The Loire Valley, just outside Paris should be on your make time to do list when visiting Paris, France. The Loire Valley had remained a mystery to me - what was it famous for and why, what grows there and what is the temperature like. City Wonders Tours offered a Loire Valley Castles & … [Read more...]
Senior Soloflighting – Traveling Solo Is Cool
Senior Soloflighting is something I suggest every woman do at some point. I do not mean to be sexist, however I can only speak from personal experience. I use the term Senior Soloflighting because as an awakening Senior, I became passionate about travel. Not exactly in a committed relationship, I … [Read more...]
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