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We always say the same thing at the end of summer, where did it go? It was really hot much of the time but that did not stop us from eating dinner on the patio, enjoying the garden and taking a couple of short trips. Now, here it is, Labor Day! Enjoy the weekend.
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My plan was to have a vacation in Maine this summer, but like many of our summer plans, the season passed all too quickly to make the trip. So I did the next best thing and went to Shelter Island; it feels a bit like Maine but is closer to home. In just three days, we were able to hit many of the East End’s design destinations.
Pergola, one of my favorite shops in New Preston, CT.
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I am a frequent visitor to the charming village of New Preston, Connecticut, a town filled with home and antiques shops not far from our Waterworks offices. I cherish my conversations with the individual shop owners, their direct engagement with clients and knowledge of their personal preferences, and the unusual merchandise. These and many other factors create a truly memorable shopping experience. Of course, it helps that the village has wonderful well-maintained 19th-century buildings and a fabulous waterfall that provides an outstanding background.
I wish my garden looked like this photo. Perhaps with a little more attention and some plant purchases, it will. I am going to spend the weekend clipping and pruning, planting and relaxing. I hope you will do the same. I love the start of summer!!
