Garden Style

Garden Inspiration and Being Shallow

The struggle I have with my job crops up every now and again when the rest of the world or the country feels like it's in a crisis. You could say to me, Laura, there's always a crisis and I will agree with you, but I am somewhat shallow and I like to have my… Continue reading Garden Inspiration and Being Shallow

Current Sensibility, Interiors

The Scent of a Primrose

Every year, around this time, I have a scent memory that comes to me unbidden. It's an odd memory in that it's not from anything extreme. You always read about someone having negative experiences and certain smells trigger them, but this is a memory of something fairly mundane that comes to me every single year… Continue reading The Scent of a Primrose

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The Joy of Early Walks in a Winter Park

I am surprised by how early it gets dark this time of year even though I've lived through half a century of winters. Although, my formative years were in Florida so that might not count. With the new puppy, I've been forced out of my cosy morning reading routine and into the low, winter sun… Continue reading The Joy of Early Walks in a Winter Park