Last Week’s Finds

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I hope you had a peaceful weekend, dear friends, despite the sadness of recent events… Unlike other years, in a matter of weeks our fall schedule has exploded and I find myself making list after list, in an effort to transition our calendar to the busy demands of September, as seamlessly as possible. And it’s been bumpy… After a crazy work week, the weekend was a wonderful time to relax in the garden and tackle some exciting projects: we must rethink some of our garden beds and move some plants around, apply fertilizers, milky spore and mulch, re-edge & plant spring bulbs etc. You know, all the fun gardening stuff that come with the change of seasons…

What does your schedule look like these days? Have you planted some bulbs yet? I have been searching for iris rhizomes locally but without much luck. Last year I went overboard with a dwarf variety called Dutch Iris, not realizing at the time of planting that they were going to be, well, small, and completely useless in my flower arrangements. So this year I’m going with a long-stemmed variety called “Caesar’s Brother”. Do you know it? It’s hardy for zones 4-9 and I ordered a few pots from this online nursery that I can’t wait to receive and plant. They make beautiful bouquets in late spring / early summer… As for last week’s finds, several stories & have been on my radar – I hope you see something you like!

A Glimpse Inside Glin Castle in Ireland

Ben Pentreath on the Queen and Her Interiors

A Shingled Cottage in Maine

The season of cozy blankets and hot lattes is upon us and these cashmere throws would work splendidly with a variety of color schemes and décor styles:

I keep coming back to this classic vintage English roll arm sofa on Chairish, not only because it’s lovely but because the tight back makes it incredibly hard-wearing and comfortable. I am a huge believer in buying vintage, whenever possible, so if you’ve been looking for a quality sofa that will outlast trends, this one might be a great option…

I’ve had a thing for glass hurricanes that can double as flower vases for as long as I can remember. Nothing wrong in getting the maximum use out of our pretty little things…

I love the variety of colors and softness of these baby alpaca wool throws:

In preparation for next year’s blooming season: Christopher Spitzmiller’s Masterclass on Peonies

If you want to bring the beauty of summer blooms indoors, especially during the colder months, a great way to be reminded of a bountiful flower garden would be with these lovely pillow covers from Lisa Fine Textiles:

Perfect detail on these Penny Morrison Textiles pillow covers: