Allow me to introduce you to The Barefoot Contessa if you have not already made her acquaintance this summer – your new best friend in the kitchen!  Ina Garten’s incredible line of “pre-packaged ingredients” (I cannot bring myself to call these scrumptious products mere “mixes”) take the legwork and most of the prep work out of these homemade goodies such as her divine and versatile Country Cake.  Layer on summer (fresh peaches, strawberries, blueberries, etc.) and top with clouds of whipped cream for a quintessential summer dessert.  The perfect ode to summer this Labor Day weekend! This and more for your picnic available at The Belted Goat.

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As I passed  by The Potting Shed today I could not help but notice the enormous wooden crates along their fence shrouding the most gorgeous vessels in shades of green and brown and a beautiful earthy aqua blue. ( Not exactly a Crayola color!)  We purchased this salt-glazed Vietnamese pottery on our recent trip to Market, but I must say I was taken aback at how fabulous it looks in a lush garden setting. Available in all shapes and sizes, this pottery will make an artistic statement whether you choose to plant it or allow its shape and form to stand alone.    (This beautiful green Pot to the left is actually 37" high).

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Looking for a special summer adornment for your table?  Carefully chosen from our beautiful cutting gardens here at Fearrington Village or from local growers Gary and Sybil Calder at “Sunrise to Sunset Farms” in Clayton (don’t you love the name of their farm?), our summertime blossoms are colorful and unusual and are only available during this magnificent growing season.  Stop by Bluebirds and Hollyhocks and select perfect posies for your own floral creation……or let Mary and her staff arrange them for you. 

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Although the temperature is a sweltering 96 degrees, the first day of August always flips a seasonal switch for me and I find myself drawn to more fall-ish colors in my closet as we transition into autumn.  The challenge is to remain cool and comfortable throughout the process and what better way to punch up the season (while we await sweater weather) than with a few well chosen accessories.  Nikita Lynn was one of our many finds at Market now arriving daily at Dovecote.  These unique handbags from India are colorful, eye-catching and the perfect accent piece to spice up your wardrobe.  Linen ranging in color from sunset red to tarragon is embellished with chenille lending an unconventional twist to timeless style.  Smashing!

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Brand new at The Belted Goat…… whimsical  Beltie Stuff for DOGS!!!!!  Collars, leads and adorable fleece dog bones…..sizes small, medium, large and extra large to fit most necks. “Beltie Bits” dog treats coming soon!

Tails will be wagging!

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