Mosaic Monday: More Architect's Garden

As promised, here is the third part of my visit to the Architect's Garden in Pottersville, New Jersey.  These photos show the front of the house and part of the potager.  The bones of this extensive garden are so beautiful, with the paths of belgian block and the extensive collection of boxwood.

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Happy Thanksgiving

Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!  xoxo

Mosaic Monday: Architect's Garden, Part II

It seems like so long ago that I started writing about the Architect's Garden, which I visited this summer as part of the Garden Conservancy's Open Days program.  Here is part two of my posts.  I still have more photos from this amazing garden -- maybe next week.  :)

When the current owners bought the land, it was the site of a dairy farm.  They renovated the barns to create an original and beautiful home, and laid out several acres of gardens, using stone walls, gravel and box hedges to delineate several garden rooms.  I would love to see the garden in winter.  I suspect that it is quite beautiful, even without flowers.  As we wandered through, I couldn't resist taking some pictures of the tools that were scattered around.  They, too, have a certain beauty all their own.

For my blogging friends in the United States, I wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!  :)

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Mosaic Monday: After the Storm

First of all, thank you all for your kind words of concern.  Your messages were a bright spot in my days!  We weathered the storm very well, although sadly that was not the case for many in parts of New Jersey and New York state, as well as others across the eastern seaboard.  I think Sandy will be remembered for many years to come.

I've got a set of autumn images here today, taken a few years ago on one of those magical mornings where the sun tries to break through the mist.  I've made them up into twelve 5x7 calendar pages.  The calendars are available in my etsy shop.  I'd also love to give away one calendar free, so leave a comment on this post and I'll have a drawing, winner to be announced next week.  :)

I wondered if I should make this post about the storm.  I did actually take some photos of the destruction here.  But in the end, I couldn't bring myself to post them.  It's just so sad to see the large number of beautiful old trees uprooted and broken.  Some people in my town are still without power, a full two weeks after the storm.  And we are the lucky ones.  So many people have nothing.

Thank you again for your well wishes and good thoughts and prayers.  They are so greatly appreciated.  And thank you, too, to all members of our armed services and their families on this Veteran's Day.  I am in awe of your selfless service to our country.

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Greetings From Sandy

As a result of Hurricane Sandy, we are unfortunately still without Internet service and power. Compared with others in Sandy's path, we are blessed. My home state of New Jersey has been devastated in places, almost beyond belief. We are working to get our generator up and running, which will provide heat and running water here at out Little Red House. However, with only my phone to provide Internet service, I will have to cancel Mosaic Monday this week. Please say a prayer or send some good vibes our way.

Thanks so much!  Hope to be back online by next weekend. xoxo