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A gift from a former boss, I just love this bubble vase.I like how this #bromeliad turns red in the cold. I suppose I should bring it under cover soon, but I have been too busy. Just about all my #houseplants are still outside. I’m a bad #houseplantmom .#lapageriarosea climbing up a #trachycarpusfortunei in my friend @mulchmaid Jane’s beautiful garden. This plant was named after Empress Josephine whose last name was Lapagerie. It can top out at more than 30’, so no Napoleon complex here.I was shopping for trees today, when this rolled by. Made me sad to see so many formerly stately trunks felled, and on the way to be processed for human consumption. It definitely added to my sense of urgency. #plantmoretreesA client texted me an update from a color consultation I helped her with at the end of last year. Since then, many things have happened, as the house has gotten a complete overhaul. And there was of course a loooong wait until they found a painter who had time to put them on the schedule. As you can see, the porch expansion is still underway. But, enough has been accomplished that the results of that color consult are up for the world to see. I love it, and so (thankfully) does the client. Even the neighbors who upon seeing the swatches on the wall last year exclaimed “ You can’t be serious!!!”, have come around and are now apparently asking for my number. I love doing color consultations, and will happily help them out, though I need to say this: the best work happens with the best clients - the ones who know they want to do things a little differently, and trust you to help them get there. This was one of those clients. Best of all, as soon as the house is done, we’ll start implementing the garden design around it. More to come on that.A lovely log of #fungi from my friend @chickadeegardens from last weekend.Not sure if these are what’s known as #turkytails but they sure fit the bill.
Tag Archives: holiday
From Hallow Ghosts to Weary Witches – a Primordial Peek at Halloween
Those of you who have read my post “Lucia, Yule Goats, and other interesting occurrences” know that I find the origins of our holiday celebrations fascinating. Although it was never traditionally celebrated in my native country of Sweden, Halloween … Continue reading
Posted in Culture
Tagged ancient, apples, celebrations, Celts, Halloween, harvest festivals, holiday, Malleus maleficarum, Romans, traditions, Trick or Treat, witches
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Julglögg Recipe – the Ultimate in Yuletide Libations
December 13, 2010 Here it is – the recipe for the Swedish version of mulled wine, drunk from the first of Advent, through the Holidays – mentioned in the previous Holiday post. GLÖGG (ö is pronounced like furn in furniture) … Continue reading
Posted in Food and Drink Recipes
Tagged Christmas, drink, holiday, recipe, Swedish, Traditional
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