Rachel Perry’s Inventive Art
A Glimpse of Her Portfolio And an Interview with the Artist "In making art I am reflecting on what it means to be alive in this world, for myself and for others. If I’m honest, I hope...
Mar 2018 7
Art & Design
Dec 2017 14
Horse Portraits and Illustrations
The equine portrait artist Jocelyn Sandor Urban recently added this illustration to her collection of Christmas cards, inspired by the antique barn on our property. (Ample artistic...
Nov 2015 11
My Mother’s Pictures
My mother came to visit and, on a whim, took a late-afternoon walk with her camera. The light was doing something magical on the pond. She shot algae looking like galaxies; reflections,...
Aug 2015 14
Sculpture in Driftwood
Ever heard of the artist Deborah Butterfield? She makes jumbo horse sculptures out of found metal and wood and cast bronze. Her work is in major museums and collections throughout the...
Feb 2015 9
Making Human-Friendly Spaces
What makes a room warm and inviting? What gives a house that intangible quality of charm? Why are some outdoor spaces used and others not? How do you build a town center, an office...
Nov 2014 28
Dear Santa: Gift Ideas for the Stylish Farm Girl
Just after my fifth birthday, in December of 1986, I dictated a thank-you letter. It was not a letter to Santa, but I was concerned about a Santa-proxy situation, wherein Santa had left...
Oct 2014 1
Pass the Herbal Tea, Please.
Knitting qualifies as what my friends Sasha and Grant would call “slow-dorking.” Slow-dork activities include quilting, jigsaw puzzles, whittling, model trains, stamp collecting,...
May 2014 16
Design Inspiration: Ellen’s Style
I love these photos of Ellen DeGeneres’s ranch in the Santa Monica mountains. The earthy, rustic feel, the mix of clean and textural elements—fabulous! Great inspiration… See more here:...
Feb 2014 5
Fashion Shoot on the Farm
My friend Kristen Somody Whalen photographs accessories for Saks (among other fabulous photography work). When she came to the farm to take pictures, she was inspired to stage a fashion...
