Off to market!!!

I had to post this photo of the collectors edition Gnomes book we just got at the shop it is so beautiful that I can barely stand it. Had to get one for myself. Of course.

So I'm at the airport and ready to go!!! High Point here I come!!!

Gratuitous cactus photo.....

DUDE.

From the Ruth Bancroft garden two weeks ago....

A few shots at the shop

Clearly I am still into gnomes....

The new shed is looking cool!!!

A few more finishing touches and then it's time to finally put stuff in it!!! Yippee!!!!

HIGH POINT HERE WE COME......

I can't believe how quickly this week snuck up on me! Hester, Sue and I are heading off to HP on three separate red-eye flights on Thursday night - need to get to HP early on Friday for a little pre-shopping! YIPPEE!!!! This time we are staying at the most lovely Proximity Hotel and I can't wait! I have soooo much client stuff to search for...can't wait to see the brand new Hickory Chair showroom...... so stay tuned.......we will be sharing a whole lot of beautiful things!!!

At the edge of the downtown area in HP is this crazy 3 story high boy. Look at the building to the right of it for scale. Hilarious! It really is a furniture town!

SF road trip....

I had a super wet and cold day at Annie's Annuals so I could not really spend much time as I would have liked. Here are the plants I walked away with. I love poppies and I am going to plant Echium AGAIN.

Before and after upholstery

I love fixing up old pieces. These two had great shape, they just needed some fresh and fun new duds.... These are both at the shop now. The black and white chairs are a set of 4 and are covered with outdoor fabric.

In the garden....

My peony "mkolowitschii" peeking it's head up with 2 flowers this year. Last year it only had one.

Last of the Flora Grubb photos.

These photos only reinforce my total zonal denial. Why oh why can't I have the silver tree???

More from Flora Grubb

Serious plant lust.

Recent road trip to SF. HAD to stop in at Flora Grubb.

A blue orchid?

A blue orchid? Really? DEAR GOD!!!! I just read about this new orchid color - the first blue orchid - by Silver Vase - called Blue Mystique. I have not seen this plant yet in person, but I see on some blogs, that it is already out on the market...primarily on the East Coast, which is where the grower is from. The color is truly unbelievable! I can't wait to get my hands on one!

DIGS IS HIRING!

Do you love interior design? Do you love garden design? Are you passionate about design? Do you have retail experience? If so, please read on……

Digs Inside & Out is a home and garden design studio and retail shop/showroom in the Alberta Arts District. We specialize in well designed furniture, accessories, textiles and lighting for both inside and outside spaces. Customer service is our highest priority.

We are looking for a permanent part-time retail sales employee to complete our small, close-knit team.

We would like you to have/be:
At least 2 years of proven retail sales
A passion for good design
Visual merchandising abilities
Excellent people and problem solving skills
Computer skills should include MS Word, Excel, Photoshop and Outlook
Enthusiastic, energetic and engaging
A desire to learn

An ability to multi-task
Able to play nice in the sandbox
An ability to lift 30 lbs
Self motivated and confident
Problem solving skills
A positive attitude
A sense of humor

13 hours per week – permanent set schedule: Sat 11-6 & Sun 11-5
$10 - $12 per hour – DOE
Generous employee discount

• Please present resume and cover letter in person;
Tuesday – Friday 11 – 6 only

• NO PHONE CALLS OR EMAILS PLEASE!

DIGS Inside & Out
1829 NE Alberta St.
Portland, OR 97211
www.digs-pdx.com

Yum!!!

FIRST DAY OF SPRING!!!!!

Here's the newsletter we sent out yesterday........click on it to get a better view!

Plant Nerd Night with Mike Darcy!!!!

Thank you KXL radio for hosting this for the 10 th year. I do love that Mike Darcy. Miss Sabrina and Miss Leeann are with me this year..... We are heading to the after party a little later.....party on plant nerds!!! Let the garden season begin...... Release the hounds!!

End of the day... And the trip!

Final day of my crazy plant buying trip so I thought I would treat myself to my favorite restaurant on earth and my favorite dish ever!!!! Bouchon in Yountville (napa valley) and the filleted aux deux saumon (salmon rillettes) and a glass of local beer. Life is good I will post all the plant photos tonight from my hotel. Whew!!! What a day!!! Cheers!!!

Just got to Flora Grubb

Let the shopping begin!!

On the road....

To San Francisco (ish) to buy plants. Mt. Shasta is looking lovely today!!!