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After a long winter, I find myself anxiously spending more time outdoors, sitting on the porch to absorb as much of the sunshine as possible. There is nothing like watching the world unfold in such a spectacular fashion during spring, it is incredulous. I especially love the green smell of early morning and feeling the crisp breezes that flow through the trees. For an infusion of imaginative ideas I enjoy wandering around Heath.

This week I would like to share a few of my favorite sites and applications (apps) that I frequently use to give me that creative boost when needed. There was a time when everyone had files and folders of recipes they would clip from the newspaper or articles from magazines, which would be kept for inspiration at some future time. Today we have applications and websites to help organize our ideas.

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Stacks of Vintage Vogues & Harpers Bazaars
I still enjoy reading through vintage copies of magazines in order to view a classic look or just seeing what art was on exhibit at various museums. There are recipes, tips for decorating and the occasional travel guide.

Beverly Feldman Shoes and Blog
I do not know what I would do without Beverly Feldman shoes to complete my outfits. But, when I need a fabulous dose of feminine reality I go to her blog where you will always learn “too much is never enough”, especially when it comes to handbags and shoes!!!

Net-A-Porter
One can stay stylishly up to date by following this blog on fashion, make-up and travel. This is definitely the world’s premier online luxury destination. Take a peek and go places!!!

Apps for iPhone or Android:

Instagram
This is a beautiful and fabulous way to share your pictures with family and friends. Once you take a photo from your cell phone, you can choose a filter to transform the look of the picture, then share it with others through Twitter, Facebook or Pinterest.

Pinterest
Sign up for free and as a member you can “pin” images, objects, or videos to a pinboard. You can use the Pinterest boards as a tool for collecting or organizing your ideas. Though a lot of us still enjoy cutting and clipping from the newspaper or magazines, I do enjoy the convenience of Pinterest and your “inspiration” boards are kept online for you to see immediately.

Flipboard
Flipboard is your personal magazine where you can catch up on the news that you care about most, a place where you can discover amazing information without having to do in depth research.

Happy Creating!!!

K

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Spring at Heath

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I will get back to posting on the “Silk Road” series as soon as possible, but right now I must attend to a few items around Heath, primarily the garden. There is much work to be done, such as clearing and tilling the grounds, mapping out rows, and transplanting a fig and rose bush to a safer position within the garden. The beds have been edged with a shovel, tossing the dirt back onto the bed to give the row a neater look.

The southeastern portion of the property is flourishing compared to the northern edge so, I staked the peonies in this quadrant and neatened up the Crepe Myrtle.

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Since, our garden is off a heavily wooded area I have found that it is imperative to select the right plants to sow so, that we keep the majority of wildlife at bay. I planted turnip and mustard greens this morning, which will be used in soups, stews and mostly stir-fries for the warmer months ahead. The deer are not fond of these greens and will leave them for other items around the grounds.

I always enjoy photographing the garden in all of the seasons to use as a frame of reference when planning. I draft the garden onto paper and use the photos to determine where to place various plants. This is a handy tool that makes crop rotating easier in the following seasons.

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After several days of pulling weeds and thinning plants on my hands and knees, there is nothing like coming into the house for a chilled glass of Trefethen Chardonnay and then sitting on the deck with the garden in view.

A Votre Santé!

K