Landscape Designer Pat Brodie recently sent us pictures of her very cool stacked stone bench inspired by a passing vision: I was at the stone yard with my client looking at stones for her garden when we saw stones randomly stacked on a pallet and I noticed that it was suggestive of a sofa. We…
Read Morealt-flowers: carrot bouquet for summer entertaining
We stumbled on this fab carrot bouquet in photographer Tessa Traeger’s still life portfolio. We’ve made vegetable “flower” bouquets before but not with quite so much panache. As we wander the farmer’s market, we’re seeing carrots in a new light. Related posts: holiday tabletop decor from the farmer’s market Flowers + Vegetables = Charming Arrangements…
Read Moreeveryday improv: how to carry an umbrella
We steer clear of old-fashioned umbrellas with a curved handle because we can’t stand carrying one more thing in our hands; we opt for a big pop-out folding Totes Golf Size umbrella. THEN we saw this elegant man strolling in lower Manhattan the other day, his big classic umbrella hooked on his back between vest and…
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