Month: May 2012

South County, Rhode Island

South County, Rhode Island

On Memorial Day after working   most of the morning in my garden I went on one of my best summer starter trips to South County, Rhode Island.   I can hop in the car on short notice and in little over an hour be in coastal 

Irises and Boxwood

Irises and Boxwood

Last fall I went a little crazy sculpting out a long rectangular planting bed around two Sargent crabapple trees, putting in 50 dwarf boxwoods, tons of irises and nepeta. Today the fruits of my labor are showing. Despite the heavy downpours it looks so good 

South End Formaggio

South End Formaggio

Cheese, wine, savories, chocolates-all of my weaknesses, but oh so good when you find all of the best of it at South End Formaggio. This is one of my favorite spots and everyone is so friendly and helpful which makes the whole experience so enjoyable. 

Annisquam Village

Annisquam Village

On a recent early spring day I was drawn to visit Annisquam by a dear friend who has found just the right balance of part-time living there in a  charming, antique cottage within walking distance to the water, the yacht club, the library and the 

Frances Palmer Pottery

Frances Palmer Pottery

It’s the time for giving gorgeous fresh cut flowers to a dear friend and to enjoy yourself at your desk, near the kitchen sink or best of all, on your bedside table.  So, it is only fitting that you have a vase that gives your