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May is one of my favorite months. Not only is it my birthday (!), but May represents the kick off to summer AND that means summer Fridays. Those blissful days of wrapping up at 1pm and getting a jumpstart on the weekend. And whether catching the cannonball out East or heading upstate, one thing is for sure, you need your bag to travel (and look great while doing so). Check out the below options to take on the weekend in style.
-MC-
View from the center of the garden
This weekend, we finally made it out to Greenwood Gardens in Short Hills. A private home set on over 20 idyllic acres, Greenwood Gardens is now open to the public for private tours and the informal stroll. Complete with European-inspired formal gardens, and dotted with modern art, Greenwood was the perfect way to spend a relaxing Sunday. I'm not sure if they host private events yet, but it really was a spectacular location, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the highway and nearby town. My favorite part? The freshly brewed iced tea that greeted guests upon arrival.
Here are a few shots of property:
The original reflecting pool
A pond at the lower end of the property
Channeling Seven Oaks
Fountain Relic
Sculptures with dramatic backdrops
Stone Steps
Image via TownandCounntryMag.com
This week has certainly been a busy one! Here are a few great finds I've recently discovered:
- With Summer vacation on the horizon, check out how to travel in style.
- I love a Bronte sister classic. Recently I'm all about Wuthering Heights. Oh, Heathcliff.
- A how-to guide on creating Instagram-worthy vingettes.
- How clean is your home, really? Check out this site for achieving a seriously healthy clean.
- My India Hicks style crush continues. Here is a look into her stylish childhood home.
Photo Source: BlueHillFarm
One of our favorite ways to spend the weekend is going for a drive. This Sunday we visited some family upstate and made our way to Stone Barn near Tarrytown. Originally a working dairy farm for the Rockefeller Estate in the 1930's (so they could have fresh milk at all times), Stone Barn Center for Food and Agriculture opened in Spring 2004 to help build awareness about everyday food choices, increase awareness of seasonal, sustainable food and train farmers in restorative techniques. Stone Barn is surrounded by 80 acres of idyllic green pastures filled with lambs, cows, chickens and geese, in addition to incredible gardens and stunning true-to-name stone buildings. You can check out the cafe for seasonal, fresh-from-the-garden treats, take a self-guided tour through the grounds, take a class (this one and this one could be great for families) or sit down at Blue Hill at Stone Barn, an amazing farm-to-table restaurant where the menu is ever evolving to what looks best that day. It's the perfect spot for the whole family and a special date-night for foodies.
Entryway - Photo Source: Mr. C.
The Black Sheep of the Family
Inside the Silo
