31 May This year’s raised garden beds
After a New England weekend of rain, heavy winds and (almost) freezing cold weather...
May 2013
30 May Just Breathe….
My 6 year old has been home sick for the past two and a half days...
28 May Indigo…Ballard Designs…and the southern coast of France
One of my favorite color combinations for summer is indigo (or navy) and white. It is fresh, clean and coast inspired. I have been a customer of Ballard Designs for many years, and their latest catalog features many items in indigo and white that were...
27 May Memorial Day
Today, let us remember and honor the men and woman in uniform who sacrificed their lives preserving our freedom. What are your plans this Memorial Day?(Photos from my Pinterest boards)...
23 May Raised bed gardens
When May arrives, garden centers in New England begin putting out their vegetable plants for the season. As soon as I see those 6-packs of lovely little plants, I want to load up my car and start planting! But gardening in this area takes patience. ...
23 May My Favorite Things (Part 2)
Soothing Seaside Palettes My family loves the beach and when the weather’s nice, we’re there as often as we can. At home, I’ve incorporated those seaside colors into our decor- faded aqua…sea greens…oyster grey…with heavy doses of white, to create a seaside oasis at home. Add...
21 May My Favorite Things (Part 1)
A few weeks ago, my two oldest children were in their school musical production of “The Sound of Music”. After countless hours of practicing, the students put on three amazing shows. “The Sound of Music” has always been a family favorite, so they were thrilled...
20 May Welcome!
Welcome to the lifestyle blog for Summerland Homes & Gardens! I’m so glad you found me! I have always loved interior design and gardening. I obsess over paint samples, fabric swatches and my roses in bloom. I love DIY projects, getting my hands...