tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post5650535421938640652..comments2024-03-28T01:49:27.334-04:00Comments on Chinoiserie Chic: Living Well Is The Best RevengeBeth Connollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-51629768426270141642020-08-11T12:34:50.947-04:002020-08-11T12:34:50.947-04:00This post was perfect timing because I've been...This post was perfect timing because I've been looking for banana leaf print in blue and aqua for the patio chairs - just ordered them! Thanks for sharing! I have no name to offer up but the appropriate moniker will come to you. GG was entirely too benign. Like the phoenix, you are rising. <br />Karen of Fair Oakshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14611794275127909204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-83627777771638051172020-08-10T08:00:28.384-04:002020-08-10T08:00:28.384-04:00Thanks - on the gardening, in the islands where th...Thanks - on the gardening, in the islands where there are lots of Brits like in Bermuda, Jamaica, and the Bahamas they do a combination of English and Tropical. I am looking at gardens from there for inspiration.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-68650206592651705702020-08-10T07:58:05.535-04:002020-08-10T07:58:05.535-04:00Yes, on one side of the house I am planning on usi...Yes, on one side of the house I am planning on using coontie palms. A perfect size.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-47844666656024851762020-08-09T16:08:12.363-04:002020-08-09T16:08:12.363-04:00Glad you are settling in and enjoying your new hom...Glad you are settling in and enjoying your new home!<br />Love the trash basket, would make a great laundry hamper.<br />Can't wait to see you landscape additions. I love a more formal design which they don't do much here in South Florida.<br />And, OMG on the seafood lasagna! I will definitely be making this.<br />Thanks for sharing.Mimi’s crazy for designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05036734196174268265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-48139814088410759452020-08-09T08:35:43.679-04:002020-08-09T08:35:43.679-04:00I agree...avoid crotons that are so overdone in th...I agree...avoid crotons that are so overdone in the southern portions of Florida I think because they are colorful. The milky sap within is highly toxic especially to pets. Consider adding sago and coontie palms. These look nearly pre-historic to me; I love them in my gardens. teaorwinehttp://teaorwine.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-11070020703233732232020-08-09T07:12:42.375-04:002020-08-09T07:12:42.375-04:00Thanks - I am very high energy, but am trying to c...Thanks - I am very high energy, but am trying to chill more now that life is returning to normal.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-57512960443266956592020-08-09T07:11:06.279-04:002020-08-09T07:11:06.279-04:00I love to cook. So glad you like the door mats. I ...I love to cook. So glad you like the door mats. I think they are wonderful. And the owners could not be nicer.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-89711701545789836092020-08-09T07:09:49.583-04:002020-08-09T07:09:49.583-04:00I agree entirely - I see one more croton and I'...I agree entirely - I see one more croton and I'm going to scream - LOL.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-59120079686195704502020-08-09T07:07:27.654-04:002020-08-09T07:07:27.654-04:00I like food and wine as much as decorating. The pa...I like food and wine as much as decorating. The pandemic has me cooking all my faves.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-68410690337615377582020-08-09T07:06:08.964-04:002020-08-09T07:06:08.964-04:00It is!It is!Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-47234060751780342162020-08-09T07:05:40.123-04:002020-08-09T07:05:40.123-04:00Read my post today BTW. Love your ideas.Read my post today BTW. Love your ideas.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-26329081336646097322020-08-09T07:03:47.631-04:002020-08-09T07:03:47.631-04:00Thanks, yes Troy's Tropics is great.Thanks, yes Troy's Tropics is great.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-61346810743928128592020-08-08T14:17:03.808-04:002020-08-08T14:17:03.808-04:00What a lovely garbage bin! It looks like a market ...What a lovely garbage bin! It looks like a market basket, a huge improvement over the plastic/metal bins that are the norm.<br />The seafood lasagna looks amazing, I've not heard of liquid crab boil, but I will have to look for it. <br />And your lobster rope mat looks great!<br />I don't know where you get the energy, but it's infectious. :)gknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-25174362400511852502020-08-08T12:10:55.264-04:002020-08-08T12:10:55.264-04:00After seeing your lovely door mats I ordered two i...After seeing your lovely door mats I ordered two in the same color combination - they looks terrific with my blue and aqua color scheme on the patio. Thanks for the info on 30 Fathoms.<br />You have way more energy to cook than I do!Karen of Fair Oakshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14611794275127909204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-35245014355575405902020-08-08T12:02:33.097-04:002020-08-08T12:02:33.097-04:00Good morning, Beth. You are so right about most g...Good morning, Beth. You are so right about most garden design landscape companies being generic and well, rather boring. I've found the best thing is to just save pics of gardens that I like, and copy them or use them as a springboard. Lisa D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08333815608310503191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-61733539909240934442020-08-08T10:45:25.547-04:002020-08-08T10:45:25.547-04:00I love that garbage bin. No place for here but I h...I love that garbage bin. No place for here but I had to check it out just the same. (It would also make a nice hamper)<br /><br />But then...(this happens more often than not)<br /><br />What I DID get is a couple of covered wicker storage baskets. My weakness is really pretty containers you can store stuff in even if the container itself is in a closet. <br /><br />That seafood lasagna looks sinfully delicious. No way would I spend the time making it but I sure would get it as an appetizer in a restaurant with some chilled rose. You've got to pick your restraints and food and drink are one of mine. Acquiring pretty things isn't.Deltahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04833327020818185122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-70541986561512347772020-08-08T10:39:07.188-04:002020-08-08T10:39:07.188-04:00That looks delicious!!! That looks delicious!!! Gina DiGiovannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03880647176589198573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-24331711560304884882020-08-08T09:32:44.368-04:002020-08-08T09:32:44.368-04:00Let’s try this again, my first comment didn’t post...Let’s try this again, my first comment didn’t post!<br />Some plants that have done well for me here in Sarasota are ferns, caladium and heliconia. I like the ferns and heliconia because they spread out and the caladium just pops back up every year looking all pretty.<br />Have you been to Troy’s Tropics? I like their plant selection and it’s close to your favorite HG store😊<br />That lasagne looks decadent, will have to make it when I have more than two people to feed!<br />Cheers Panama Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16893780534419360585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395859504434574133.post-44599970873850028562020-08-08T09:21:38.232-04:002020-08-08T09:21:38.232-04:00Everything is looking beautiful! In reference to y...Everything is looking beautiful! In reference to your garden, I’ve done well with ferns, caladium and the plant that looks like bird of paradise but is not! Can’t find the name but you can get them at any nursery here. <br />Have you been to Troy’s Tropics? I love their selection and it’s not far from your favorite HG store😊<br />Cheers!Panama Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16893780534419360585noreply@blogger.com