Sorry I haven’t blogged in so long. I’ve had so many things going on. Besides being busy with the day-to-day Blue Raccoon business, I’ve been going through a monumental life change. Some of you know already, but I’d like to tell you all about it. Nick
Every fall for the last 24 years crates of paperwhite narcissus arrive at our door. We always ask each other. "Wow! It's paperwhite season already?!" One of those markers
I just got back from High Point, NC and am very excited about our spring collection. My Journey After a bit of a harrowing early morning drive out of Lambertville, my trip down took me through the Blue Ridge Mountains in sunlight, which was a welcome
I just came back from the gift show in New York and am feeling inspired. Can't wait for the new things to start arriving! One of the things that I got to do is see the solar eclipse. It gave me a warm feeling sharing
It's the high summer season. I love summer. I love everything about it: long days of nuturing my gardening and mowing the lawn, eating al fresco, swimming in the sun, walks with Siri, wearing flip flops. But, especially, I love my summer produce! I went
Mitchell Gold visited last Friday. He was on his way to spend Saturday at the beautiful Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams signature store in King of Prussia and he e-mailed saying he was spending the night at Lambertville House. He invited me to go see Chely Wright, the
July is our anniversary month. I can't believe Blue Raccoon is 24 years old. Wow! We opened in our little spot on Church Street on July 15, 1993. Here are some fun facts and pictures: Oh, my
I was planning on grilling chicken for dinner the other day, but it was just too hot out. It was so nice and cool in the house. I thought to myself, "why stand in front of a rack of hot coals in the humidity, when
Sectionals have made quite a comeback over the last 10 years or so. As Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams said in a great ad campaign a few years ago, "Sit together, not apart." That's a great sentiment, but not all rooms are made for sectionals. Sometimes,
It's been just about 2 years since we finished the house renovation. I love living in Lambertville. This house is a wonderful home. My kitchen makes me especially happy. I've cooked up some great meals in here. The appliances and counters have gotten a lot