Garden Views

Posted by Mr Wong at 10:59 PM 0

Hello everyone,

    I popped in to share a little more of the garden as it is changing on a daily basis as more and more peonies etc. are coming into bloom. I think all the moisture and cooler temperatures have been good for the garden as blooms seem more plentiful this year.

This is the view from our screened porch on the south of the house.

This is the opposite side of the same garden area but looking west now.

This is the center bed.

This is the terrace that Andrew built several years ago but this spring he replaced the roof as the old one collapsed with the weight of the snow.The virginia creeper had to be cut back severely but it is quickly growing again. I like when it covers most of the top as it gives shade for those summer meals.

The Miss Canada lilac is a mass of color and fragrance by the terrace.

I love having these lilacs that were bred in Canada as they are later then the french ones,so it extends the season.

We have been enjoying our visitors from Japan- they are always amazed at the space and that Andrew and I do all the gardening ourselves. Our little summer cottage is a popular spot!

I hope you all enjoy this lovely long weekend!

Carolyn

making a mess

Posted by Mr Wong at 12:14 PM 0

Up to all sorts of crafting with all these kids in town.  Its so much more fun to make a mess with people you love, don't you think?  We'll show you the final product when we're back next week!  Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and a great 4th of July!

Well, That Is Not Going To Work

Posted by Mr Wong at 11:33 AM 0

Well, my idea of painting my outdoor chair cushions is not going to work.  The fabric paint I bought came in a "little" smaller container than I thought.

Pictured above are the three teeny tiny bottles.  Not enough to do all of the cushions for sure.  So back it goes to the supplier.  It would cost a lot to buy enough paint to cover all 8 cushions.

In the meantime, because I was frustrated, I tried spray painting one cushion.

After three coats, it just kept sinking into the fabric and the fabric is all stiff and itchy now.  Not exactly what you want in a porch cushion.

So on to plan B.  Recovering them.  I don't know if I do it myself or find a reasonable seamstress.  I will let you know when I figure it all out.

In the mean time, Have a wonderful 4th of July Weekend.  I will see you all back here on Tuesday.

Welcome Home,

Penny



Designer spotlight: Sandra Nunnerly

Posted by Mr Wong at 3:56 AM 0

Happy Friday! We are off to a huge lacrosse tournament in Maryland and will return on Sunday hopefully in time to make it to a BBQ- Hope you have some fun plans for the weekend!  I first discovered Sandra's work because someone I know used her firm to decorate her magnificent home. I was most impressed with the cohesive but incredibly elegant decor throughout her large but very inviting home. It was undoubtedly very sophisticated but felt "homey" to me which I believe is an important hallmark for any designer designing a home for a family in particular. This is afterrall a place where a family has to live day to day, not a museum to house beautiful objects to admire from afar. After looking at her very impressive body of work, Sandra has clearly demonstrated her incredible knack and talent for very sophisticated interiors and not just traditional ones though those are my personal favorites. Her talent  takes her all over the globe but most of her work is done here in the U.S. I think her incredible work speaks for itself, so let me show you what this amazing designer can do! Could you possibly pick a favorite room? It would be hard for me, but there are a few standouts to me, loving that chinoiserie gray/blue room and love this first image, but its too hard to pick a favorite. How about you?

This is a beautiful space, love the scale but its still remarkably cozy

Very elegant foyer, always like the use of antique mirror

Now THIS is what I call a wine cellar!

That paper...dreamy!!

Fabulous apartment high in the sky...a real showstopper!

This is a bedroom that would be hard to leave!

Love how quietly elegant this bathroom is

Always a sucker for banquette seating

Such an elegant bathroom

Love everything about this fabulous room

This space is incredible, love that window!

So what do you think? Can you see why I am such a fan? Her interiors are uber elegant and so beautiful, but they are at the same time, rooms I can see myself living in, not museum like spaces that are meant for looking but not touching and enjoying. I think she is one talented lady and I for one, am a big fan of her firms work. Do you have a favorite room? All of the bathrooms are heavenly! Have a wonderful day!