My New Home Office

By |2019-05-29T17:18:00+00:00June 11th, 2012|Art, Design Projects, Our Garden, Our Home, Swedish Antiques, Topiary|

I love old houses! Our 1916 Mediterranean style stucco home is full of period details such as the front loggia, green tiled roof, and gracious French windows and doors. There are also drawbacks to life in “this old house.” One disadvantage is the lack of closet space. It never bothered [...]

My Myrtle Topiaries

By |2019-05-29T17:17:56+00:00April 13th, 2012|Our Garden, Our Home, Swedish Antiques, Topiary|

I have been growing myrtle topiaries as houseplants for nearly 10 years.  I favor the small leaf variety myrtus communis compacta, which is great for shaping.  And, yes, I lost quite a few early on :( Here are growing tips on these finicky gems: - Plenty of sunlight. Keep in [...]

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