It's so great having a smart gardener! Joshua really knows irrigation...and he can name all the plants in my garden without prompting! I...

Gardening can be a full time hobby! But without proper water, and pruning, things go awry pretty fast. I was heading into lots of "awry"...

Exhausted from a busy Memorial Day...but lots of garden plans this week! Here's the link to the trellis if your'e interested. It's good...

What a lovely surprise! The Renwick Gallery! The Renwick is part of the Smithsonian Museums, so it is free, and that makes it an even...

Georgetown has been one of my favorite haunts over the last decade because my daughter, Julia, attended Georgetown University, and then...

Visiting the White House China Room made me feel like my favorite thing (china!) may not be going out of style...at least not at the...

I had never been on the White House Tour, and I was so glad to be able to visit when the Bidens are in residence. Since the term of John...

It was so wonderful to be with Julia on her birthday. We try to be with each of our girls on their special day - even if it means...

Read and enjoy!

Irises were my mom's favorite flower so they hold a special place in my heart, and my garden. I've have LOTS of irises my garden, and...

I still think it was a good idea.

Lots of time in the garden means lots of tools! And I definitely am a tidy girl - so a garden shed has been long in order! Though I did...

As we close the week this Friday, I want to address a news story that resonated particularly deeply with me. I usually stay away from the...

I love this china. And I love the reason that I love it. AND I am going to have to figure out where to put it all!!

I just love the little Talavera bunnies that I bought for my front border! We have holiday decorations in our front border much of the...

We visited the Valley Relics Museum with our friends Gail and Neil. I went to high school with Gail, and Neil, Gail, Robert and I all...

First, huge shout out to one of my dear readers who recommended this lovely place to me. Judith saw that I was looking for just the right...

What started out as a one inch little transplant turned into a monster artichoke! That's what I love about gardening. It's magic. The...

Boutique hotels are so much fun. So much character. The Darling makes you feel like you're in the hotel next to Jay Gatsby, except you're...

We had such a great time on our whirlwind tour of the Central Valley here in California. Here's my thoughts on the restaurants we...