Plants – The Roost View

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February 6, 2024

Ten easy ways to elevate your space

If you've ever put your house on the market, you know the rush of activity that goes into making certain it presents well. After all the repairs and upgrades, I recall wishing we wouldn't have waited until we were selling the place to make those improvements. A few weekends’ worth of elbow grease and minor adjustments made such a difference in the way our previous home felt and functioned.Although we're not intending to sell our current abode any time soon, something about the new year has me feeling inspired to take stock of these four walls and make a punch li[...]

JOYFUL LIVING, ROOST STYLE

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March 3, 2023

revitalizing your garden for spring

Charleston, SC

One of the main things I start to miss during the winter is vibrant color. Charleston is a place that is known not only for its colorful historical architecture but also for its blooms. Every Spring I feel invigorated as soon as I start to see buds forming on all the plant life. It creates a huge sense of anticipation for me! The first weeks of Spring are when Charleston is at its finest. Whenever I think of The Holy City, I picture historical buildings downtown, white porches, and gas lanterns embellished with colorful plant life and greenery. We are very fortuna[...]

BOOKSHELF, IN THE KITCHEN

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March 24, 2022

Planning a kitchen garden

I grew up in rural Pennsylvania surrounded by rolling hills and some of the most beautiful farmland imaginable. The prevalence of fresh produce meant that mealtimes often included fruits and vegetables from our local orchard or from one of many roadside farm stands. We also had the kindest neighbor, dear Mr. Trout, who could be counted on to drop by with a basket of surplus tomatoes or cantaloupes from his garden. To this day, I don't think anything tastes better than a sun-warmed, fresh-from-the-garden, tomato slice with a pinch of salt![...]

HOME DECOR

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March 17, 2022

Marvelous Myrtle

When I mentioned my plans to write about myrtle topiary for this post my husband quipped, "you mean how to kill them?" It's true that I've cycled through a few topiary over the years. But despite my brown thumb tendencies, these finicky plants remain a favorite of mine. Bunny Mellon's Estate via Erin Lane Vignette by Bunny Mellon via Elegant Country Style As a traditionalist at heart, I'd say the potted myrtle reigns as the most classic of houseplants. Even the Greeks and Romans favored the Myrtos and Myrtus, attributing the plant to t[...]