There is something quietly timeless about a row of terracotta pots warming in the sun. Their earthy hue, softly chalked with age, feels equally at home on a covered porch or a city windowsill. Like crisp linen napkins or a well-worn wooden table, terracotta is both practical and poetic — and that is precisely why it remains a staple in thoughtful gardens everywhere.
Tales of Soulful Houses & Storied Gardens
Devoted to embracing the art of slow living, finding joy in life's simple pleasures, looking to history for inspiration and choosing intentional living at home and in the garden in order to live a curated life.
"The true secret of happiness lies in taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life." ~ William Morris
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Poppy Growing Guide
Poppies may look fragile, but they’re hardy plants with vivid, eye-catching blooms and are sure to add a little magic to your cottage garden. While the garden sleeps through winter, poppies are quietly getting ready for spring. Despite their delicate look, they’re cold-season flowers that actually need winter temperatures - known as cold stratification - to germinate.
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Painted Wood Floors
There are some classic design elements that stand the test of time. One of which is painted wood floors—an elegant combination of practicality and aesthetic appeal that has graced homes for centuries.
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Spinach Quiche Recipe
One of my favorite go-to recipes throughout the year is quiche. Today, I’m sharing my favorite Spinach Quiche recipe. -
Summer Citrus Simmer Pot
Have you ever noticed how a smell can immediately trigger a memory? Fragrance is such an important element in creating ambience at home. -
Cut Flower Vase Life
There’s just something about a vase of fresh cut flowers - they have the amazing ability to not only change our mood but can instantly change the mood of a space.
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Welcome to Gray Gables
As long as I can remember, I've been an admirer of beautiful things, whether it was in nature, art or design. From a very early age, I was fascinated with historic architecture and interior design.