New Client / Planting Urns

Site visit early tomorrow on Beverley Drive near Valley.  View size and depth of two new stone Urns and check out sun/shade location for healthy growth. Client wishes for sturdy plants that can survive up to the first fall frost. We actually recommend this. Possibly miniature evergreens that can be illuminated for the holidays. Surrounded by small summer perennial flowers that can be changed out with fall/winter bloomers. We’ll see. We have prepared many urns so we’ve several thoughts. Meeting with the client at 8:30 am; coincidentally we are going to Merrifield Garden Center following this site visit, as we need to select plants for three other customers. Perhaps we can “kill two birds with one stone at Merrifield. An added note/our clients enjoy a nice discount when we make plant purchases.

Happy for all new work. Fun…..

(pics to follow)

”Contessa”

 

The kiss of the sun……..

……you are rock solid, and I love thee

 

The kiss of the sun for pardon,

The song of the birds for mirth,

One is nearer God’s Heart in a garden

Than anywhere else on earth.

Book, The Private World of Katherine Hepburn – Etsy

A memory in photographs and text about the later private life of Hollywood legend – Katherine Hepburn. One of the most photographed faces in stardom. This book is a memoir of her “private world.” A fascinating collaboration of 150 photographs. She was an American Hollywood icon who preferred to be called “Kate.” A rather simple woman; fiercely independent. John Bryson was the editor and photographer. Kate said she did this book because she trusted him. Her own words were dictated to create this extraordinary look into the places she loved the most. For Sale on Etsy at $45.

The Book jacket is “ever so slightly” frayed around the edges. A classic however, and if you admired her movies you will love this book. Kate was not a fancy female. She was just “who she was.” This book gives you a rare glimpse into her rather un-fancy and down to earth lifestyle. Quite the dame she was!

for you……..

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Valentines Day, Sunday the 14th

A few vintage Valentines from the 1940’s we have preserved in our collection. A special day in our calendar year, when we can reflect and convey the “meaning of our love.”

We are posting today, so you will remember to greet your dearest, with a token of your feelings of love.

 

“Contessa”

ContessasHome “ETSY” site…..(Revised)

All ETSY Customers and ContessasHome viewers;

We have completed a process to reactivate and upgrade our current ETSY site. Administrative changes are required. We will announce our new launch date. Please stay tuned……..

Revised:  it will be a few business days before we are able to re-launch our ETSY site  This small snafu is now in process. Please be patient.
We Thank you!

“Contessa”

ContessasHome our virtual “selling” site will be reactivated and we will be launching it for browsing at 12 Noon on Monday, February 1, 2021.  We have preserved numerous items from our brick and mortar store in Delray, Contessa’s Garden and Gift, Alexandria, VA. Our items will be selling in best condition and priced according to the current market value. 

Shipping charges will be the responsibility of our buyers. This is standard policy on ETSY.

ETSY is an easy and fun way to purchase treasures without leaving the comfort of your home. We trust you will enjoy shopping our online store. Feedback and questions on our Etsy site are welcome. We are happy to engage your comments and suggestions. This has been a practice we enjoy. It’s always fun to know our customers virtually. Perfect for the life we are all leading during COVID isolation.  All of our items are purchased at local auctions. Our inventory will include, what is known in the business as “vintage smalls.”  And we will sell restored lamps/lighting, art, mirrors, “classic” hardcover books, silver, home decor and garden decor. We also have small/petite vintage furniture in our inventory.

CONTESSASHOME looks forward to serving you!

 

 

 

The Garden Museum, UK

Sunday, a good day for exploring the Web. We found this fascinating museum in the UK. We already subscribed to their newsletter. If it’s about gardening – we are “on it.”

What about a gardening tour in the UK? Eventually it could happen. Keep that thought………

The Garden Contessa

A Sunday To Remember

3:00 pm – US Navy Band Brass Quintet in the  Sanctuary, The Arts Council of National United Methodist Church, Nebraska Ave, DC

Followed by:  Exploration of Beauty and Light, Impressionist Oils exhibition opening and reception in  The Great Hall, 4:30 pm  

It was…….. a lovely day.

SOLD Today – Art Print – 1920’s – Stenciled

Sweet Vintage framed stenciled art piece typical of the 1920’s. Art print by the Gibson Company. Sold today by ContessasHome on etsy.com.

Selling price $35.00 USDEntitled ”through the lane “O” my heart.”

SOLD – LOVE Plaque

SOLD  today  at  ContessasHome,  our Etsy.com e-commerce site; a hammered tin ceiling, LOVE plaque. Our customer in Portland, Oregon has a sweetheart who will receive this as a gift for Valentines Day. Lovely!!

Selling price – $65 USD. it’s all good at ContessasHome