If Nancy Meyers had a book shop

If Nancy Meyers had a real life book shop I am certain this would be it! Beacon Hill Books & Cafe was nothing short of dreamy on our recent trip to Boston. It is a must do in one of my favorite cities in the states! And while this spot was not created in a dream world by Nancy Meyers, the five story, 19th century townhouse, was thoughtfully restored and designed by Pauli & Uribe Architects & Cathy Kincaid Interiors. Owner Melissa Fetter is one I’m certain we all would cheer to have join our own neighborhood bookclub! Every floor a delight with an interior straight out of a Nancy Meyer’s movie. Cozy, fresh, inspiring…this space begs for you to find a book or two and linger. From the floral uphostered chairs, to the stripe carpet and printed wallpaper…I found myself hoping this spot was also some descreet bed & breakfast. And while overnight stays aren’t available there is an adorable cafe in the bottom level beckoning you to come and stay awhile. And while this spot was not created in a dream world by Nancy Meyers, the five story, 19th century townhouse, was thoughtfully restored and designed by Pauli & Uribe Architects & Cathy Kincaid Interiors. Owner Melissa Fetter is one I’m certain we all would cheer to have join our own neighborhood bookclub!

The upper floor is the most adorable children’s shop. With every single classic you could hope for, including this iconic Boston book! Currated built-in bookshelves (note the adorabe acorn accents) are filled to the brim with new and exciting reads and an enchanting train makes its way throughout the space pleasing even the oldest children at heart.

Nooks are hidden throughout the space and a thoughtful curration of paint colors grace each floor, only slightly varying from each level.

Opened most days, note their Monday closing. They also have events and such, be sure to check their website before making a trip.

After a lenghtly stay, we left with an armful of new reads and the most charming of book totes.

Until next time. xoxo, Michelle

Cloth Napkins

Dare I say, there’s a slight chill in the air this morning! Lately, I’ve been collecting all the bits and bobs to make our home feel cozier for fall. Fresh herbs on the kitchen counter, fruit bowls around the house for easy snacking, and fresh (along with dried) flowers displayed in as many places indoors as my garden will produce. This week I found some colorful cotton napkins at a local shop…these days I especially love shopping locally and appreciate the shopping experience in person more than in recent years past. But of course will forever love the ability to shop from home in my pajamas as well. Here’s some more napkin sets I’m currently eyeing.

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I hope these last summer days are treating you well friends! xo, Michelle

Family Command Center

I cannot believe it’s already back to school! And with it comes all the things…bookbags, shoes, activities. Having moved last October, we dove right into a new school setting along with a new (120 year old) house and made a very make shift mudroom setup. And by that I simply mean everything was just thrown on the floor. Ugh. I feel we always function best with an organized family command center. One where the kids can access and store all the things and is located closely to our back door. Not having a proper mudroom in this space, we decided to take the downstairs laundry closet (we’re fortunate to have the main washer and dryer in the upstairs space as well) and turn it into a coat closet / broom closet. Once we removed the washer, we also took off the wall cabinets, which theoretically sound good, but was just too small for the space.

As we’re still figuring out how best to use the space in this new house, I didn’t want to permamenantly remove the washer/dryer hookups. Nor did I want to invest in permanet shelving nor spend a lot of money. So, we opted to use a lot of items we already owned and one of the few things I ended up purchasing was this peel & stick wallpaper.

It only took three rolls to cover the closet, and for around $100 it really brightened and cheered up the space. To protect the floors we used remenants of our living room rug (looooooove that these individual squares are so versatile). We used this white shelving unit and added this basket to hold bookbags and this rod to allow a a space to hang coats.

For more family organization I hung my favorite clear wall pockets. These things are a game changer for all the school papers, incoming mail and all the files. For $22, I bought this little peg board with accesories. Over the door we re-used these colorful hooks we had (with our old house, doors won’t shut with anything over them, so Brian cut the top and used screws to attach). And lastly this boot tray to contain all the wet, muddy mess we all seem to bring in from outside.

Now that our entry was cleared out and a blank canvas, I added this pretty piece of art from a favorite, Lulie Wallace.

I also placed my mother’s antique pine dresser near the back door.

This lamp with the added colorful shade brings light into the space and this marble tray acts as the perfect catch-all for keys and glasses. Absolutley love the bright blooms from our Crepe Myrtle this summer. I’ve been changing this vase out every four days for a month and these flowers next to a photo of my mom make me so happy!

Love how a quick fix really made this a cheerful, organized space for me and my family! Here’s to a new school year!

Halloween Decor 2023

I know. I know. It’s incredibly waaaay too early to even be thinking about Halloween, let alone discussing decor for it. I get it. We’re more than 90 days out, but alas, American consumerism is ahead again. And if we’ve learned anything the past few years, it’s that the good seasonal decor sells out quick. So when I came across these ghosts for our front porch, I scooped them up. They just arrived today and darn are they sooooo good, and frankly priced right, I went to order a few more, and oh my goodenss quanties are already limited. SO, here I am, in July sharing with you guys, about these darn ghosts that I just HAD to share with you (and ideally before they sell out).

Set of 2 Halloween Ghosts

astronaut costume | astronaut helmet | ballerina costume

Last year we moved into our new (120 year old house) right before Halloween. While I have never previously been a “halloween person”, our last neighborhood (and Atlanta in general) really get into the silly spooky vibe. And on that note, I’m definatley more in the silly camp than spooky and love creating a fun, happy halloween environment for my kids and the trick or treaters alike. So in recent years we’ve really leaned into the season and I fell in love with the month of October, and the community comradery it created.

Our spider house (find spider’s here) was so much fun, that I was hoping our new neighborhood also got a little into the Halloween Spirit, and if this “non-halloween” gal is to be honest, it was one of the things we were sad to leave when moving from in-town Atlanta. Welp…nothing could prepare me for what Halloween is like in our new hood. Upon moving in, numerous (and I mean a couple dozen!) people stopped us to ask if we’ve been “warned” about Halloween. We assured all that we were more than capable of distributing candy and throwing up a couple decorations (at this point there were only a couple houses decorated and few dispersed pumpkins)…in our last neighborhood we got upwards of 200-300 trick or treaters, so we were well versed in the masses and more that willing to participate in our new “small” town’s festivities.

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How naive we were. Two weeks from Halloween, our new neighborhood became abuzz with decor and outdoor decorations. From the super scary, to whimsical. Someone decked out their whole porch in lanterns and skeletons giving a “pirates of the caribbean” vibe. Another neighbor had a legit Harry Potter wizard and MTV Astronaut on his porches among others (the movie industry has come to Atlanta in the last decade and apparently with it, amazing movie props). A beautifully executed Spider House (who now are great friends of ours)…wizard houses, the Adam’s Family, ghouls, 20-story blow up cats and the list goes on and on. The creativity was inspiring and the sheer number of houses commited was impressive….I promise to share photos this year with you all. So it began to dawn on me, that maybe we have underestamated the volume of trick or treaters in our new “small” town. Luckily a week out, a neighbor really gave us the lowdown and told us to prepare for 1,500-3,000 trick or treaters.

WHAT?

Whoa, What?

Like at my house? Like total? They advised I buy candy for 2,000 then turn off our lights when we run out. “She’s joking, right”, I asked Brian. Like where on earth are we that we would possibly get this many people. So, off to costco I went to invest in more candy….because I sure didn’t want to be the first house to run out on our first Halloween here. And luckliy another neighbor advised that while some loved the chocolate and sweets, it was the cheap dum-dum suckers that most people wanted. (spoiler, they were right…I was shocked at how quickly people took those).

I ended up purchasing 2,200 pieces of candy. In previous years I was generous with handing out a few pieces to each trick or treater. Here, our neighbors all urged only 1 piece each or you’d run out quick. I obediently agreed and at 5pm we stood out front and ooed and awed at the young trick or treaters as they came up to our house. A group here, a couple there. The first hour had me questioning if we were really going to get “slammed” with people. By 6:15 I started giving two pieces each out to a couple groups of cute kids. And that’s when my neighbor across the street busted me and warned that this was “nothing” yet. She urged I ration the candy and assured me I wouldn’t be left with thousands of pieces of candy come ends night. She also said the street had an unoffical rule of lights out around 9. I stared at the obnoxious stacks of candy boxes in our front entry and honeslty stressed about what in the world I would do if all this candy was left over and how on earth this neighbor thought I would rid of it all by 9pm.

Well, 15 minutes later, around 6:30pm was a complete tsunami wave of people. Never in my life did I think my head could become cramped from looking down into a candy bowl for hours on end. Brian kept fevershly re-filling my entirely-too-small candy bowl to keep up with the crowd. I look up. There’s a line. Thank you someone says. More Candy. I look up. There is a full 20-30 person parade happening down the street. They’re all dressed in full Broadway Style Victorian Dresses and Professionally done skeleton faces. One is on stilts? There’s umbrellas and music. It’s like a New Orleans Parade is happening on the street. Oh no, need more candy. I look up again. The line for our front steps has grown. Another sincere ‘thank you’. More candy. I look up again, I can no longer spot my neighbors across the street as the streets are crammed with people. More candy. I look up again. Oh my goodness, there’s police lights. Is everything ok? “Oh yes”, Brian assures me. “You didn’t see them earlier shutting down the streets to vehicle traffic?” “Thank You” says a small voice. More candy. A ballerina. A dinosaur. I look up again. A sweet family welcoming us to the neighborhood. More candy. I look up again. A 4 year old beaming at the dum-dum he grabbed out of my bowl. More candy. More people. Another thank you. More Candy. More thank yous. “the line to our house is 100 people long” Brian tells me. He’s going to the basement to get more candy. A smile. A laugh. More candy. “What time is it????” I ask Brian. “7:15” he says. “is it letting up?” I ask. Brian runs to the end of our street to see the cross section and the parallel road. More Candy. Thank You. A smile. Brian’s back, “it’s insane” he says. “Theres a house that has a full on dance floor and real DJ in the front yard”. “Where are we????” I ask. More Candy. More cute costumes. There’s still a line. More Candy. More Thank Yous. More Candy. More Smiles. My neck is cramping. Like actually cramping from not looking up for so long. LOL. Where am I? More candy. More thank yous. Music. Another parade. “Thank you” says a boisterous child. More candy. “oh I think your son’s new to our preschool” says a kind faced woman. More candy. Neck cramping. More candy. Brian comes running to let me know we’re down to the last couple boxes of candy. The line has eased up a bit. More candy. Another thank you. A break. The first break in over 2 hours. A sigh. A smile. A group of teenagers. More candy. A family dressed as the Incredibles. More candy. A chat with a neighbor. “Can you believe it"? they ask. More candy. The last bowl is filled. A couple neighbors stop by saying they’ve turned off their lights as they’ve ran out of candy. More candy. A group of middle-schoolers. Cinderella. A few pieces of candy left. Our lights turn off. “I’m thristy" I say to Brian. A glass of ice water. A walk down the block. A DJ, a dance floor. A street still filled with people. Smiles. And laughs. A new town. A new home. And a Halloween I will never forget.

That’s the story of Halloween in our new “small” town.

SO…while yes!!! it is entirely too early to be decorating or discussing Halloween. Here I am sharing a story and ordering all the things to patiently store in my basement until our litle, small town, once again turns into a charming, joyful place where candy and neighbors meet and children run safely through the streets. Here’s the items I’m excited to add to our 2023 Halloween House: click images for links

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In addition to the ghosts, if there’s only a couple things you invest in, these sheets are a MUST! For years, I’ve searched for those cute sets that I could put on the kids bed year after year, but until now never found any I actually liked. These designed by Rifle Paper are the right amount of fun, but not too cute for the older kids and not too scary for the little ones. This wreath also just arrived and honestly it’s even more adorable in person. Very large and the right amount of whimsy for us. We finally have a front porch and these witches hat will be just the thing.

Men’s Lookbook, Brian’s Travel Guide

Well hello there! With travel in Brian’s future, both business and pleasure, thought I’d share some tried and true Mens’ staples. Through the years, Brian has honed in on his own personal style and this lookbook of sorts is just that. Brian’s wardrobe go-tos both at home, at work and on the road.

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Years ago, Brian ditched the traditional briefcase for this backbag. It’s sporty and yet somehow still works when he’s dressed in a suit for more formal business meetings. We recently ordered this travel bag for Brian (currently 30% off with code REFRESH). It easily fits everything he needed for a 4 day business trip and is sized right as a carry-on. With office attire becoming more and more casual (and for those work from home days), these sweatshirts have become a weekly go-to for Brian. They’re the perfect flight companion and paired with these sneaks (if in between sizes, size down) and sunnies, it’s an ultra comfortable look that still feels pulled together.

On a recent day of exploring (above), Brian swears by these sneaks (size down 1/2 size if in between sizes) for comfort and his go-to jacket (currently sold out, similar found here), which can easily be stored compactly in a backpack.

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During multi day business travel, pieces that can double up are key to traveling lightly. Brian’s go-to chinos are these and these buttom shirts are a forever classic (currenlty 30% off, so I’d stock up on some prints). Sweaters, including this yellow one (size up for a more relaxed fit) paired with a timeless belt and loafers make for a collected, yet again comfortable, outfit for the office or business travel.

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Fun fact…years and years ago (in what feels like a previous life), I worked in Men’s Fashion. I loved the no-fuss design aestetic and loved that when it comes to currating a man's wardrobe, it’s as simple as creating a foundation of basics, then adding and layering in pieces for seasonality and personality. Same concept goes with women, but somehow men’s ware seems to be more streamlined with less options overall. Simply put…in my experience dressing Men is waaaaaaaay easier than the Women. Here’s to currating those closets! Both for yourself and the ones you love.

xxo,

Michelle

dreaming of spring

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Our dreary Atlanta weather this week has me dreaming of sunny warm days ahead. A traditon of sorts this time of year as I begin to slowly transition the warmer wardrobe staples for light and airy ones. Speaking of which, I have once again found myself at an unhealthy weight and therefore an entire closet of clothes that don’t fit. I tend to wear my stress (and the late night take out orders don’t help, ha!) Maybe some of you can currently relate. But alas, life is too short to beat yourself up and if anything I’ve learned it’s that a couple of good outfits, that fit properly, give you that boost of confidence once again. And I tend to find that inner confidence also does the trick to once again motivate me to make it a priority to get healthy. All that to say I’m loving this cotton bright green dress, $19.99. H & M always has good affordable options, but you’ve got to move quickly as they do sell quick. Also eyeing this and this blue dress! In the splurge department, I’ve been swooning over this floral number for awhile, as some of my favorite dresses are from this brand. And this designer is a tried and true favorite as well! This classic blue and white stripe dress would be the perfect summer staple. Speaking of summer and all the mom things, I love a good large carry all for all the snacks and such during days out and about with the kids. These field totes have caught my eye in addition to this beautiful hydrangea clutch. I envision it as the perfect ensemble to a spring wedding or garden party. And lastly, and quite frankly most importantly when my self care is lacking and confidence bruised, a good, cozy set of well made pajamas! And THIS brand hands down has the most buttery soft pima cotton. A splurge for sure, but if there is one thing you really invest in, these would be it!

Take care of yourself friends!

xxo,

Michelle

P.S. Wow, a second blog post this year? I’d say we’re off to a promising start. should you find yourself here, would love you to leave a comment. Say hi. Share your Spring Dreams. Confidence Boosters. Heck, what you ate for breakfast :)

Happy New Year

It’s a New Year and hopefully a good, fresh start for all! On a whim I decided to dust off the ole blog. I’m always grateful for this little spot in the world and while I’m not one for New Years resolutions, I thought maybe this would be the year I come back to this space. Hmmm. I gues only time will tell.

After the past few years (hello pandemic!), I know all of us are, on some level, questioning what it is that’s really important to us and the way we live daily. I’m personlly so excited for this new year and looking forward to creating a new, positive, healty normal for me and my family. On a personal note, 2022 was an extremely hard year. And if I’m being honest, second to the year my Mom passed away (yuck, cancer!), 2022 sucked. Like big time. But like all hard, challenging seasons, there were also a lot of good. The kids have been great, Brian and I have only been brought closer due to the challenges and one of the best, most exciting things… we moved! If you follow along on Instagram, you’ve gotten snippets from our year and our new (120 year old) home. I promise to make time to share more photos (porch above in October) I am just thrilled to raise our family here and I am so grateful for the opportunity to turn this space into a home.

Fresh Start!!!

Anyways, I’m kinda rambling. Today turned out to be un-seasonably amazing! 70 degrees and sunny. The kids played all day outside and Brian and I started to tackle some of the landscaping. We’re in the process of ridding the property of all the established holly bushes. Personally not a fan of them. We were able to get two gigantic root balls out and decided with the amzing weather it was a good time to transplant some of the very old camellias in their place. Plus by moving some of the camellas I’m hoping to make room for our peonies…I’m still needing to transplant those girls, so fingers crossed they don’t withhold their blooms from me once I do.

I hope you too had a good day. Maybe snuggled inside with a good book. Or at the gym starting your new resolutions. Traveling home from a hectic holiday season. Lazy. Busy. Whatever it may be, I hope you too made a bit of time to dream of the future, to plan a fresh start. And remember, it doesn’t take a new year to make your life a good one, but gosh, it sure does help to make it feel like a good time for a fresh start!

xxo,

Michelle

PS Thanks for being here. Not sure if blogs are still a thing. And especially not sure blog comments are, ha. But should you find yourself here, would love you to leave a comment. Say hi. Share your resolutions. Hopes. Dreams. Heck, what you ate for breakfast :)

Sunday Supper Club | Turkey Meatball Recipe

As the weather starts to cool, there’s nothing I love more than a bowl of comforting pasta! And these turkey meatballs are a regular favorite at our house. They’re so simple to make and are a huge hit with the kids. The simple addition of these crackers, is what gives so much flavor! This recipe makes a good batch, so I typically will freeze half after cooking. Hope you’re enjoying these first weeks of fall! Enjoy!

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What You’ll Need

1 lb ground turkey

1/2 cup finely chopped parsley

1/2 finely chopped medium white onion…about 1/2 cup

2 cloves of garlic, chopped

1 tbsp. worchester

1 egg

1 cup (about half a sleeve) of these Rosemary Crackers, our grocer typically carries them, if you can’t find use a club cracker as replacement and additional herbs for added flavor

Salt & Pepper

Favorite Pasta & Sauce

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To Make

Preheat oven to 400 degree F.

In a large bowl, mix all ingredients, then roll meatballs about 1.5 inches each. I use this cookie scoop for equal portions. This recipe will make about 14-15 meatballs.

On a parchment covered cookie sheet, place meatballs and drizzle with olive oil.

Bake for 20 minutes or until internal temp reads 165.

Enjoy!

Fall Doormats

This week marks fall! And here in Atlanta, the weather also agreed!!! This weekend we’ll be pulling out halloween decor and setting the scene for autumn. A few weeks back I got a head start on our front steps. Planted a couple mums and purchased these doormats, this ($13) & this ($20). Last year I loved the layered look and once you commit you don’t really go back. Here’s a couple more options in inspire your own front porch.

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And of course while we’re talking fall, I personally love to keep and incorporate pink hues when going into another season. A few weeks back, I picked up these beautiful and budget friendly floral print pillows. And loved the pairing with these plaid pillows. A beautiful table lamp and of course to pull it all together white ceramic pumpkins! Happy Fall!

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Sunday Supper Club | Simple Hummus Dip

The dog days of summer are upon us and the thought of actually cooking sounds dreadful. Dinners for us right now consisit of light summer salads, crudites and this simple hummus dip with easy charcuterie board. It’s light and easy and so versitle. I find this the perfect menu when the pantry or fridge is a bit bare, and or when we need to use things up.

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For the dip, I start with store bought hummus, of course you could make your own. Top with sliced cucumber, feta cheese and a generous drizzle of olive oil. For my charcuterie boards, I always ensure I have a variety of the following: a bread or cracker, pitted olives, a nut (pistachios shown), a meat or two, and sliced veggies for dipping, cucumbers, red peppers etc. Clearly this was a day where the veggie options were limited and for those occasions I always keep a stash of these grilled artichokes on hand! They’re delicios and make a great compliment to any mediterrain dish or meal and truth be told, I’m known to eat them straight out of the jar when time is lacking.

And of course when it comes to summer dining, al fresco is always a delight. The kids and I have really been taking our time to set a table. Bring out the linens, I currently love them from here. A vase of flowers (you can find my vintage vase along with similar ones here) and vintage and thrifted dishware. I find when the table is set, we all linger just a bit longer, and of course when the kids get restless it’s a great spot for Brian and I to sit, enjoy a drink and watch the kids play in the yard. Below are some more favorites for outdoor dining!

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Freedom Farmers Maket Atlanta

My ideal weekend always includes a trip to a farmers’ market and this past year, Freedom Farmers Market here in Atlanta has become my favorite go-to! Located at the Carter’s Center, it’s opened year round from 8:30am-12pm.

There’s something so magical about lingering about, seeking out beautiful seasonal goods and there’s always a deep satisfaction in buying local. It just tastes better, and I always find so much inspiration for my own cooking as well as my own garden at a farmers market.

I always find myself making a beeline for The Little Bread Box from Star Provisions. You can’t go wrong, but my weekly favorite are the croisants! The ham and cheese is a must! And my kiddos devour the muffins and chocolate croissants. Be sure to pick a loaf or two for the week. Their french bread makes for the best homemade croutons!

Of course a flower bouquet is required!

And I love seeking out local unique items, while also sharing info with the local farmers about when they plant, harvest etc. Need to put garlic on my own garden to-grow list!

And of course a couple totes or bags are needed to haul all your goodies. This is my favorite sourse for french basket totes. And I also recently bought a few of these canvas totes to always have in hand. They roll up beautifully and I keep them in my car for unexpected errands and grocery stops during the week.

Another must stop booth at Freedom Farmers Market Atlanta is Pine Street Market. They have the best quality meat selections. I typically go for their sweetheart ham, pancetta and pulled pork. For an easy weeknight dinner, I take their pulled pork, heat in a pan with juice from pickled jalepenos for an easy take on Carnitas. Serve with warm tortialls, top with cotija cheese, pickled red onions, lime and cilantro. Top with fresh sliced jalepenos if you like a kick! YUM!!

And for cold items, I use this small collapsable cooler that is sized right for the items we purchase. Plus I love the strawberry print!

Once we have our goodies, we head over to the Carter’s Center Lawn for coffee and breakfast.

Happy Weekend Friends!

Cotton Block Print Dresses in this post can be found here.

David Austin Roses & The Varieties I Grow

When it comes to my garden, nothing brings me as much joy and satisfaction as growing roses! And while they’re absolutely one of the most high maintance plants I grow, their blooms and sweet fragrance makes all that effort worth it and then some. Plus if I can grow them, you can too! For successful growing I feed this to my roses once a month during the growing season and use this (sprayed as needed, but no more than every 7-10 days) for pest and disease control. So easy!

Hands down my roses are the most inquired about through instagram and if you follow me there you know I’m currently urging you to place your David Austin pre-orders in for Spring 2022 delivery. I have no affiliation with this brand, other than just loving them. And as crazy as it sounds, typically their most poplar varieties sell out early! And to top it off last January my inbox was flooded with so many dissapointed that they missed the boat. SO…if you’ve been eyeing roses, get those orders placed, you’ll thank me come Spring!

When it comes to David Austin Roses, you really can’t go wrong on variety. I prefer to shop their site based on color and fragrance, because after all if you’re going to the trouble of growing roses, they might as well be fragrant as well! In addition I always choose repeat blooming varieties, again their site specifies all of this so well! For those that have been asking, here are the varieties currently growing in my garden :

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Generous Gardener Climbing Rose

This girl is a beatuy and the largest bloom size I grow. She’s sweet and fragrant and her blooms begin as a pure pink, then fade to a ballet blush then soft peachy white. And after the season I’ve had with her, dare I say she was this season’s winner! To see how we DIYed an Arch Trellis for her, click here.

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Albrighton Rambler

My albrighton rambler is the first to wake from her slumber each Spring. Her button blooms are adorable and her ruffles delicate. She has the least thorns of the varieties I grow and happens to be the rambling rose growing on our playhouse. She would be stunning growing along a fence or house and when deadheaded regularly she is a wonderful repeat bloomer.

The Albrighton Rambler begins pink then has a wonderful ombre effect to peach, then ballet pink, white, as seen in the progression shot below.

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Alnwick Shrub Rose

Quite possibly my favorite fragrance of all the roses I grow. Sadly my alnwick roses also happen to be the most neglected, and why I don’t have more photos of her I’m not sure. She is a peachy pink stunner with the absolute best ruffling. She is top priority for next Spring in my garden.

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Comte De Champagne

Next up is Comte de Champange. She’s yellow and buttery and florishes with gorgeous blooms. She also happens to have the most and wicked thorns of all the roses I grow. However, she is always a stunner and produces a flush of roses each spring and fall.

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Royal Jubilee

Constantly mistaken for peonies, this girls’ chalice blooms make for gorgeous bouquets! If you desire for longer peony season, the Royal Jubilee is the rose for you! Bright pink, you can’t help but be happy when this is growing in your space!

Well, those are the varieties I’m currently growing. Now head on over and find yourself a garden rose to grow! Happy Planning and Growing Friends!