B and I made an informal to-do list at the beginning of the summer and one of the items was to revisit the gardens at Hillwood. I’ve been thinking about things to do with my own garden, so what better place to get ideas than here? Last time I posted about Hillwood, I mentioned the … Continue Reading
Last weekend, some friends and I made the always enjoyable drive to Upperville for the open house at Ayrshire Farm. As a long-time fan of the Hunter’s Head Tavern, I was very curious to see the operation behind it. The best way I can describe the experience is like some kind of agricultural fairyland. Seriously, … Continue Reading
My husband and I lived near Hillwood Estate for a couple years, but I’m embarrassed to say we never got around to checking it out until now. This past weekend, my family decided to take a Mother’s Day outing to see The Style that Ruled the Empires: Russia, Napoleon and 1812 and, let me tell … Continue Reading
Current conditions excluded, we’ve been taking full advantage of the unseasonably warm weather to get started early on our garden. So naturally I’ve been trolling pinterest and tumblr for as much garden inspiration as I can find. I’m more of a rustic girl when it comes to garden design – too much structure stifles me. … Continue Reading
