Thursday, September 30, 2010

SCOUT Guide Vol. 2 is out!


We are so pleased with the response of the new edition
of the SCOUT Guide.

Great as a local resource or
as an out of town guide.

Check it out, if you haven't already!


Tuesday, September 28, 2010

GREAT BIRTHDAY IDEA!

PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS ASKING ABOUT BIRTHDAY
GIFTS FOR THE GIRL THAT HAS EVERYTHING.
WE WENT TO A GOOD FRIENDS PARTY LAST WEEKEND
AND BROUGHT HER A CROWN.
EVERY WOMAN IS ROYALTY AND SHOULD
BE TREATED AS SUCH.

AND THEN, THEY CAN MAKE GREAT ADORNMENTS TO BUSTS,
TAXIDERMY, STATUES ETC....





TO BUY:

Friday, September 24, 2010

Need I say more.....

Gorgeous!

lady's slipper orchid
Pull out your silver set and put the orchid in the sugar or creamer.

Voila!

We often find them at Trader Joe's for $14.00
Lady at Farmer's Market usually has really pretty ones.

Please share blog with friends, family etc....
Need to populate!

Thursday, September 23, 2010

FOUR TABLES IN ONE..


And George has the coolest table at the moment.
It is a reproduction Swedish painted formal dining table that is made up of two demilunes and a drop leaf. Together they make a 112"l x 44.5"w x 30"h beautiful formal table.
Seperate them and you have a great drop leaf and two demilunes or a 36" round table.
It is like an instant dining room when you push the demilunes against the wall and just use the dropleaf day to day.
We are crazy for the versatility.
Most people can count on one hand the number of times a year they actually
use their dining room table.
I actually find it a little depressing to have to walk by a huge empty table in a beautiful room.
Check this out!











Wednesday, September 22, 2010


We love fiddle fig trees. They give rooms a great splash of life and add an architectural element.
Many of our favorite designers use them as standard fare...

and george
If you're new to Ficus... the "Fiddle-leaf fig" is a good beginners Ficus. They are one of the easiest Ficus to grow. Their large leaves collect a lot of light... they can be placed in an area where you can't use a small leaved Ficus. For optimum growth place your plant in direct sunshine or bright filtered light... although they can live in less light. Check for water weekly allowing the soil to dry an inch or two down from the surface. Water thoroughly with tepid water. Don't allow your plant to sit in a saucer of water. Feed monthly while your plant is growing... bi-monthly when it's not.
and george
delphine krakoff
delphine krakoff
elle decor
peter dunham
miles redd?
melanie turner
cecilie starin
peter dunham

For charlottesville locals, Ivy Nursery www.ivynursery.com regularly stock these and or can special order. Go get one (or two)!

Friday, September 17, 2010

FRIDAY FLOWERS


We have decided to do "FRIDAY FLOWERS".

Not sure how it will evolve but expect to see a flower of some
sort each friday.

Jannie just whipped this arrangement up with some grocery store
roses and reminents of the garden.
The colors of the roses are amazing. Like an old dutch painting.


Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Center tables are not just for the foyer.
They are great in large rooms to break up space and create seating areas.
They add architecture and power to any given space

Here are a few of our favorites....
richard lambertson & john truex
frank babb randolph
jan roden
david easton

john dransfield & geoffrey ross
christy ford
christy ford

and george

suzanne kassler
and george
jeffrey bilhuber
jeffrey bilhuber