5th and State
Blog URL http://5thandstate.blogspot.com/
Tags home, design, garden, landscape, Chicago, Eddie Ross, Suzy Stout, interior, Chicago
This blog follows Debra Phillips, owner of Scentimental Gardens, as she chats about everything from interior design and landscaping, to cocktails and sisterly banter!
Latest Blog Posts
- "FALL" into CHRISTMAS EVENT....Literally on Nov 19, 2009
What a glorious day! Warm, for Chicago standards..........sunny and genuinely happy. The first tour of my home at our event called "Fall into Christmas". My house was decorated for fall, and the shop, Christmas. Almost 100 attended. To those held up...
- SNIPPETS on Nov 11, 2009
SNIP-PET-nouna small bit, fragment, miscellaneousFrom Chicago area news to Nashville. Today I would love to chat about a series of snippets.............As I write tonight, I am sitting, taking a breath and looking at the clutter surrounding me....sig...
- The Giving of Trees on Nov 3, 2009
Ever pause to think about the role trees play in our lives? That a life without trees would be unsustainable?As we breathe in oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide, they do just the opposite providing life's breath One of my favorite childhood books...
- You are cordially invited.............. on Oct 27, 2009
I am doing it, really..........opening my home for a special event. Throwing caution to the wind.I have been asked to do this for years, but I am really not ready,my home is not ready.............but is it ever?Still have one more chair to re-upholst...
- A FALL PARTY on Oct 20, 2009
Autumn is my favorite time of year. The rich colors, scents, the crunch of leaves and the foods of the season. Having not had a party in eons, we were overdue in returning the favor to our friends.I forgot how much time goes into the details. Join me...
- CHECKS APPEAL on Oct 11, 2009
This still "white hot" trend has always been a favorite. I love the current direction the design world has embraced........."all things tartan", with a sense of fun.Tartan shouts warm, cozy, fireplaces, autumn...........A current whim wants to embrac...
- THE HEAT IS ON.....PLUS GIVEAWAY!!! on Oct 4, 2009
Autumn, finally, my favorite time of year! Landscaping business is drawing to a close, a crisp chill is in the air (sweaters!), my interiors get my attention once again and the stove is turned back on. More on that is a moment..............Here is a...
