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 …
Author: Kit Mitchell
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
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
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
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 …
The Gallery
On the whole I prefer very little artwork hanging on the walls in dining rooms, bedrooms and kitchens. I find that it takes away from a sense of calm. So, it leaves a fair amount of accumulated pieces that need a place to hang. I …
The Kitchen Larder
In updating a 1960’s kitchen I found a void in the wall where the kitchen hearth backs up to the living room fireplace. I knocked out a hole in the wall and designed a built in Shaker style cupboard with 18″ deep upper tableware storage …
Starry Night
While walking late Sunday night in Boston and thinking that it was time the Christmas lights were put away now that it is early February I glanced up at the trees and felt as if I were in the VanGogh painting with Don McLean singing …
Don’t forget the flowers
As Valentine’s Day approaches, don’t forget the flowers-not just for your Valentine, but for your friends who wrestled with life’s biggest challenges this year. It’s not just about the lovebirds. xo