Morning Glory Busy Bees

Heirloom Tomato Pincushions and Tomato Fest

Here's a little peek at the Heirloom Tomato Pincushions we made for the Tomato Festival taking place today at the Easton Farmer's Market.

Garden Update - End of Summer

I can't believe September is almost upon us! I've harvested our carrots, tomatoes, and amaranth the other day which made room for me to plant some mixed greens for a fall harvest. I've planted two varieties of chicory and several greens like Rocket and Mesclun...

Number Seven is on the way!!!

N u m b e r 7
a collection of symbolic creations
featuring artwork by:
Stephen Barnwell, Jen McCleary, Kit Paulson,
Wilhelm Staehle, James Michael Starr, Bruce Stiglich,
& Derrick Sutton

September 3rd through November 1st

Please join us for our opening festivities. Saturday, September 5th 4-7pm

526 Northampton Street

Easton, Pennsylvania 18042

610-258-4046
Thursday - Sunday 11am - 6pm
and by appointment

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Mercantile Home EASTON turns 1 year old!

WOW! Has it really been one year that Mercantile Home has been in Easton?!?! Time flies when you're having fun, eating lots of cake, and drinking a bottle or three of champagne. The Dobos Torte with Swiss Meringue Chocolate Icing I made was delicious (if I do say so myself)!

My Beautiful New Niece

Here's the gorgeous Sophie making her Jr. Journal debut just seven short weeks after arriving here on Earth. I'm loving being an Uncle!

Farmer's Market Mornings

Cottage Garden Flower Arrangements at our Market stand.

Teddy's favorite activity is helping me make flower arrangements in the morning.

This is how butterfly bush, dahlias, and zucchini look at 6:15am on a Saturday morning!

Zucchini pre-harvest

The Pumpkin Patch

The hillside we chose to plant our pumpkins this year must have super-rich soil as the vines are growing like mad! Come October, we'll have Rouge Vif D'Estampes, Classic Jack-O-Lanterns, and Mini Pumpkins galore.

Garden Update - Rainy, Cool, July

The garden is growing like MAD! We have had such a mild, rainy season and everything from the Cabbage patch to the Tomatoes seems to be loving it! In fact, we finally installed a new Rain Barrel, which is completely full, but with the frequent rains we've been getting I haven't used it once to water. If a drought comes in August, though, I'll be all set.

STUDIO REDO

I spent the past few days organizing the 3rd floor studio and sorting all the new fabrics, vintage linens, and notions that have come our way in the past few months. Aunt Madge, YOU ROCK! Thanks to you, I'll never need to buy another sewing needle, spool of thread, or button again! xo

Happy Independence Day!

Happy July Fourth!!!! Here's our first Sunflower of the season!

Elle Decor

I was interviewed for an Elle Decor article on artist Kathryn Lynch. Click on the above images to read the entire article. I've worked with Kathryn for many years, included her work in "The Little Apple" exhibit, and have featured her work in an upcoming July 18th Anniversary event at foley&cox home in Hudson, NY for which I curated the art.