If you've already encountered a few or a group of spotted lanternflies in your yard, you may need to take extra steps to protect your yard since this invasive pest can damage the ecosystem around them.
11.06.2024 - 10:23 / houseandgarden.co.uk
The napkins, cushion cover and table cloth seen here in Ivy Green
A new collaboration between Laura Burlington — Countess of Burlington the daughter-in-law of the current Duke and Duchess of Devonshire — and the Anglo-American “chic country store” Cutter Brooks by Amanda Brooks arrived this month, with a delightful roster of ivy-adorned homeware items.
Available in either ‘Ivy Green’ or ‘Ivy Blue’, the line includes a tablecloth, quilted cushion covers, pyjamas and a wonderfully tactile quilted placemat, along with other pieces for your house. Amanda Brooks describes her store as a curated selection of things for your “closet, your home, and your hostess,” and her collaboration with iconic house and brand Chatsworth is reflective of this ambition.
Amanda Brooks with ‘Ivy Blue’ products
The pyjamas — designed for any time of day — seen here in ‘Ivy Blue’
“When I saw the historic fabric collection I immediately thought of Amanda, who is so creative and good at working with pattern," explains Laura. «I invited her to come and view the archive to see if she wanted to work with a fabric from it. We both instinctively loved the ivy print.” And so the collaboration was born.
The tablecloth in Ivy Blue
Amanda explains that the print's beauty and “fascinating provenance” are still relevant today, appealing not only to her existing customers, but to a “broader international audience.” And so they “set out to create a collection that would honour the timeless style of Chatsworth and also sit well in many homes, both traditional and modern.”
This is reflective of Amanda's entire ethos and identity, which is largely born out of her experience as a fashion consultant and writer in New York City, and the more idyllic countryside life she then
If you've already encountered a few or a group of spotted lanternflies in your yard, you may need to take extra steps to protect your yard since this invasive pest can damage the ecosystem around them.
Growing vines is a fun way to add foliage and colorful flowers to archways, fences, posts, and trellises in your yard. Vines add depth, dimension, and texture to a landscape and create a visually appealing space. Choosing fast-growing vines means enjoying the beauty of the season quickly and often longer, whether it's the pretty leaves, blooms, or both. Plus, many vines attract important pollinators, such as butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Garden experts recommend their favorite vines to grow that will quickly transform your garden.
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The thought of a professional organizer entering your home may send you into a cleaning frenzy. Even if you’re naturally tidy, piles of items can easily stack up, whether due to a lack of storage or a lack of a system.
Heads up: It’s probably time to revisit your junk drawer. Not to grab your go-to tube of lip balm or a piece of gum, but to finally organize it.
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