2020-12-03 14:27
When my treasured friends/talented superpowers, Cindy Hattersley, Mary Ann Pickett and Annie Diamond asked me to join this discussion, I immediately said YES! Easily s… Read More
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"5th and State" follows the owner of Scentimental Gardens as she chats about everything from interior design and landscaping to cocktails and sisterly banter.
2020-05-01 14:25
I will have to stay my initial reaction and silence was part down & out, and part relief....a needed rest. How are you faring?Here in Illinois our Governor wisely, that… Read More
2020-02-16 19:22
Yes, it is that time again, when my British partner Sylvia and I ready our three European tours for 2020 to France, England or Scotland! Europe holds my heart, the varying cultures, the… Read More
2020-02-06 15:23
What a treat awaits you today!A very talented group of design bloggers share ideas for waking up your living room for SpringMy take is via my shop, let's take a lookLet's start with a vignet… Read More
2019-12-24 17:59
Welcome to Part 2 of my homes Christmas Decor, The Interior, as shared in an open house And take a look at this! An artist friend, Sherri Buck Baldwin, gifted me this ske… Read More
2019-12-16 17:26
Hello Hello, anyone still there?!?I am always thinking....."I need to blog about that!" Then don't....what is wrong with me....instagram, that is what is wrong with me, my latest l… Read More
2019-05-23 14:20
You are in for a treat, 5 bloggers share their tips for brilliant container design. These ladies are uber talented in the world of design, 3 are my friends, Cindy, Mary Ann and Annie. Kelly… Read More
2019-03-04 03:07
I love this time of year, business wise in particular, it is full of design work, planning for the year, catching up, finding long forgotten "to-do's" (still left un-done), and suppose… Read More
2018-12-19 02:46
Merry Christmas 2018!It is that time again, the Geneva, Illinois Christmas House Tour. And this year is my favorite; extraordinary clients turned friends, together we created nearly the enti… Read More
2018-11-27 00:08
When I received an invite from friend Michael Devine, asking if I would be his guest at his speaking engagement, it was an instant yes!Michael Devine-Hand painted bespoke Textile Designer-Ha… Read More
2018-11-16 17:49
In the previous post I spoke of the people that allowed our group into their lives via their gardens, and their homesToday's post is about the families we visited that had a dream and a pass… Read More
2018-10-04 14:26
Back to my "Blogging Season", yes for me there is a season, when landscaping slows. My fav time of year as a deep breather settles in, until the holiday season. YIKES!Having just finished ou… Read More
2018-07-16 12:22
Just returned from HOT Atlanta from the summer gift show. The highlight was a book signing with......Gobsmacked!My total girl crush, and my geek out moment! LOVE!Trends in Atlanta… Read More
2018-07-01 00:26
Eons ago, a good friend, whose fashion sense I admired, said "YOU MUST, always remember "Three things". She went on to name those items listed in Personal below; coat, shoes and bag."Th… Read More
2018-05-27 19:26
When a new landscape client contacts us, the first step is to give them our 5 page survey. We want to understand their needs, wants and desires. One question is "what are your fav… Read More
2018-04-29 14:49
My idea for this post came from a client this morning. He was calling from his home in Florida, sitting under his arbor in full flower. He described the fragrance and the calm it brought him… Read More
2018-03-17 21:05
Any travel plans to France this year, the most visited country on Earth?Anytime I find an opportunity to go, I’m off. So, when I was asked "Could I bring you to France, to help me anti… Read More
2018-03-08 19:06
Making plans for your gardens this year? Would that include hiring a professional? Many of you ask me about our process in designing landscapes. I thought I would share our procedure wi… Read More
2018-02-04 20:20
Hello All!How is winter going? Too quickly for me, yes, you read that right........that's what I get for my "I'll put that off for a winter project" mantra. Now I am overloaded and hoping I… Read More
2017-12-19 17:15
Welcome to the Geneva, Illinois House walk!The Christmas event in town is a magical event....lighting of the grand tree, world's largest candy cane pull, live reindeer, roasting chestnuts an… Read More
2017-12-04 17:12
Winter Containers, 2017Tis the season that arrives quickly with high demand and temperamental weather. Off we go, decorating local pots, window boxes, fences, benches, light posts…… Read More
2017-08-08 02:43
Anyone remember me? I hardly remember me. I have only been acquainted with the working me, the last 60++ days in a rowSince I would not want anyone else to write a blog post for me, I wait… Read More
2017-05-23 16:02
Are you just getting started, or finished? mThis is the year I have been saying something has… Read More
2017-04-30 20:10
Inspiration........comes in many many forms, let's explore a fewWe are beyond excited to welcome the talented Kristy Woodson Harvey to the shop for a Southern Soiree celebrating the release… Read More
2017-04-16 23:51
"Are you crazy!" (mad as a hatter)"You cannot go away now, this is busy season!""What were you thinking?!?!" I was not seeking permission, really, I had already booked a fl… Read More
2017-03-07 00:10
But I live in a Georgian Colonial! A favorite aspect of my career is updating home exteriors. I remember as a child being endlessly entertained in the back seat of the car because I was look… Read More
2017-02-25 17:36
Boxwoodhow much do i love thee….it is endless & foreverBox however, is becoming elusive. Here in the Chicagoland area we are experiencing disease, and now shortages. As I began to… Read More
2017-02-17 23:52
NOTE; THIS IS A REPOST AS THERE IS BLOGGER ISSUES.....SO SORRY! HOPE THIS COMES THROUGH OC… Read More
2017-01-30 16:49
Hello AllI am recovering from my Atlanta buying trip, driving my van down, pulling my 22' trailer, for an 11 day trip. Other than driving days, it was walking 10+ hours everyday at the… Read More
2016-12-23 03:44
Everyone ready for the holidays? I'm not even close, still thinking about gifts and what to cook, this here is one of the reasons......If you have followed us for any length of time, yo… Read More
2016-12-13 03:42
When....well, if.....I entertain, my favorite item to serve is an abundant cheese board. No cooking involved, just creative assembly, not only with the display, but with the ingredient… Read More
2016-12-08 21:31
We're on it, we are racing.........never enough time........tis the season!At the start of our first container installation, a small staff gathered, supplies in hand. The thoughts of I am to… Read More
2016-11-07 21:33
Say What?!My final days in England were fascinating, and sadly coming to an end. First up, a small villages' loss of it's shepard (really?!) but it was a celebration of sorts as there was an… Read More
2016-10-16 16:17
The more upmarket British antique venues are jaw dropping. Dealers come from around Europe with stunning finds. Finds like my petrified wooden wheel from the 13thc. .....yes, 13thc!!&n&hell…Read More
2016-10-05 20:26
Let's get reacquainted after my disappearing act...........My Blog vanished, and when I tried to "find" it, it went through a few reincarnations. First up, my blog was called "Begging for At… Read More
2016-05-03 15:19
I know you have heard of March Madness, my life is May madness; when interiors and landscapes collide, head on, with an anvil......well, you get it.In between is my happy place, HIGHPOINT ma… Read More
2016-04-27 20:50
My head is still in a whir of all the beauty I saw at the recent High Point Market. Next post I'll share!One line that struck me were these signs. Actually I have long tired of signs and say… Read More
2016-04-11 17:13
Ready, set, go..........In the Midwest that is, the new landscape season is nearly upon us.The trends I experienced last year, that are carrying forward this season, are very intriguin… Read More
2016-03-16 17:27
KindnessBefore you know what kindness really isyou must lose things,feel the future dissolve in a momentlike salt in a weakened broth.What you held in your hand,what you counted and carefull… Read More
2016-03-03 17:03
Recently I announced a contest for an E-Design, an interior, exterior, patio, or gardens. By random number generator the winner was Joanne wanting to update her Master bedroom.A typical desi… Read More
2016-02-24 03:25
We are excited to present our boutique/small group tour to England. I believe this to be our best, EVER!Come get away with us!Our other journey for 2016, in early October, is Normandy France… Read More
2016-01-11 04:56
The wildly busy Holiday season is in the rear view mirror. I pull out of the drive with heart palpalations; what antiques will I find, will the gift show be a good one, will I find myself in… Read More
2015-12-21 23:01
And I Love to Give....... I have a gift for one of you!The gift of Design....... InteriorAssistance with part or all of a roomWhat can we do together? Colors, upholstery, lay-out… Read More
2015-12-14 18:47
The Geneva Illinois, Christmas weekend, is pure magic. Held the first weekend in December, the event kicks off with the lighting of the huge tree, while the streets are closed for Santa… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Hello everyone!How has your week been? I know some of you are in the throes of Spring, temperature wise. Next week promises the 50's, virtually balmy!Freedom still eludes me, cast off… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Last week had it's series of ups and it's downs. Most of the week was spent reassembling my computer as it had a total crash and was wiped clean. Many terrified days later we seem to b… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Have you discovered the fun watercolor app called 'Waterlogue?' Their tag line is Photography Distilled, a user friendly app that takes your photographic images and turns them into dreamy wa… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
This was last week..........At the Ritz in Naples, celebrating our accomplishments with an interior client. The warm breezes, Margarita's and the scent of the seaThis is now........Ahhh, the… Read More
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