My latest home and garden shopping haul for Spring decor and some shopping

[@marlenewaraksa8756]

Linda watched this a few times enjoyed it as much as the first. Your great. M

[@tonimactavish9937]

I always enjoy your videos, your taste is impeccable, but the thing I like the most is your ability to be down to earth.

[@barbiedoll6530]

Willow standing up and looking out the window is the best!!!! Beautiful items you found!

[@annhull7724]

Linda, you are always inspiring and with the cold winter weather here in the northeast it’s great to have your videos to look forward to watching for inspiration. I’m excited to learn and see more of your design process; how you decide what you like and don’t like and go about getting things done for all of your projects. Thank you from a virtual friend and kindred spirit!

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thank you so much!

[@2atthemill190]

Try a product called "Whink" for rust stains. It is sold with laundry additives. It works on fabric as well as hard surfaces.

[@kimberleecloutier-blazzard3685]

During winter, you need to keep the rosemary & basil misted with water daily from a sprayer and put it over a tray filled with water & pebbles (peastone? LOL) in a window. Good luck!

[@sherilynkoss4546]

I enjoy your videos SO much, Linda! Thank you!

[@CharlotteFairchild]

Look at an aero garden. Lights are grow lights!, and it tells you when to water. Amazon has sales. Great for herbs. Rosemary lowers estrogen, lavender increases estrogen.

[@lindawatts5260]

I have missed you. I learned a lot today from all your gardening tips and finds. Quick and to the point I like. Have not heard how your shoulder surgery went. You look like you’ve lost weight. Please take care and let us know how surgery went. Stay blessed and safe.

[@theresapickenspickens9485]

Linda, I love, love, love all that you do! The bird house has always been my favorite but yet to find one that is affordable. I am looking forward to springtime and as Laura S says "Itching" to work in the yard. I totally agree with you on the scent of a candle. I am always excited to see what you find at the consignment stores. My mom has a corner wicker clothes hamper but love your corner basket and can't wait to see how you utilize it. Thanks for all your videos.

[@sharonrickards3297]

For the rust on that pretty pillowcase Linda, purchase some WHINK RUST STAIN REMOVER (brown bottle). Have used it many times on fabrics, especially vintage pieces. A lit dab, maybe twice. The rust should disappear, then launder. Works like magic for me!

[@christinamo7]

I love citrus and herb scents as well. I can handle some floral candles - but I am very particular about them. I LOVE that corner basket.

[@carolsloss8440]

Can't wait to see your garden in the SPRING!

[@gwenwade6059]

I also think you will enjoy Linda Vater's channel whilst recuperating. Love and light. Gwen in South Africa.

[@richbucklin]

Linda, love it when you show us your "treasures" from your shopping trips. My husband and I went to Peterborough, New Hampshire last fall after you had spoken about it on one of your videos. What a great town to spend the day and we came home with many treasures. Now, we have several more towns to visit so thank you for taking us "shopping"! Wishing you a speedy recovering from your surgery. Jane

[@newenglandfineliving]

I'm so glad you enjoyed a drive and found some things!

[@amyjones2490]

Satsuma is a Japanese tangerine. Gorgeous birdhouse, an essential for natural pest control.

[@tresawilkins7159]

So interesting how the kissing ball ended up. Thanks for sharing that!

[@602redroses]

I love the birdhouse, can't wait to see it in your garden! Take care.

[@anpsteph]

I love everything you found on your shopping trip. I too have trouble keeping my herbs alive indoors. The potato kissing ball is amazing! Thanks for the tip!

[@kathyalber9720]

Loved this. Enjoy the winter but keeps us looking forward to spring!❄️🌷🌷🌷🐿🐇

[@kittydurtschi2504]

Linda, prayers and good wishes for a speedy recovery. You are so considerate to have recorded videos ahead of time. Truly thoughtful. Thank you. This video reminds me so much of my New England childhood. All winter, but particularly at Christmas time, I would select some evergreen trees on our land and spend days filling walnut shells with suet, nut butters and pack them with seeds. I would make suet balls rolled in seed and string fruit and popcorn and then trudge out into the woods and field and decorate the trees. I'd also place carrots and lettuce under the trees. Then I'd burrow down in the snow and watch the birds come (and other critters!). I especially loved seeing the cardinals and chickadees. It is one of my favorite memories. I am older than you - but I think had we been children together we would have become fast friends. Again - healing thoughts! Stay warm and well.

[@newenglandfineliving]

Are used to do the same! I would blow myself into the snow and watch the birds close and sometimes they would even let me catch them and release them.

[@kittydurtschi2504]

@@newenglandfineliving That's magical. Clearly they recognized your kind spirit. I used to take care of injured birds (I kept a special birdcage for them in the cellar) and then would release them when they were well. Once, when I was playing on the beach (I grew up on an island) a seagull flew down and let me hold him. We sat on a rock together for a while, then he spiraled upward until he became just a dot in the sky. And, let's not forget the crows! They are so interesting and smart. We lived out in the country and I spent a lot of time alone playing in the woods ...building forts and creating imaginary worlds. Of course, this was all well before computers, and "screen time"....Again, I hope you heal quickly. (I shattered my wrist 2 years ago in a fall...Take it easy! Let others "do" for you!). Gentle hugs, kindred spirit.

[@junipergardener6711]

I think the satsuma mentioned in your candle variety would be the Satsuma mandarin as the candle has other citrus in it. The bookshop you bought your books from sounds very interesting. I love the corner basket. So handy for taller items. I was interested to see how the kissing ball went. I was thinking the potato may rot and go smelly but instead the plant material used it for moisture and food. Fascinating.

[@debweissler7808]

Linda, stay warm and safe up there. Our snow in coastal VA is down to flurries after dropping 5” overnight. Now the wind… 🥶

[@judybrown4769]

You are so funny! I love that you aren't rushing the season. Why didn't you call me to go shopping-although northwest Ohio is a bit to far to just pop over to shop. These are my kind of shops! Hope you're snuggled in and recovery is going well.

[@newenglandfineliving]

I hope you enjoy this video!

[@susandemarest1676]

Linda you must have sensed we needed a touch of spring, thank you. Hope you are healing well after your surgery sending good and positive thoughts your way.

[@hawthornetree646]

I can’t wait until Spring, I am READY! That consignment shop puts me in a Spring mood, very pretty.

[@jenniferkessener1111]

Satsumas are a type of tangerine. Love the birdhouse. I have always been drawn to them too. Oooh, that England cottage garden book USA, looks so interesting. I hope you share about that! My rosemary always does well by the kitchen sink, in a sunny window. It needs water a couple times a week. I shake water drops on it too. I find basil more challenging inside, but enjoy and use while it lasts.

[@costalclassics5423]

I can't wait to hear about the kitchen remodel! I must admit I really miss the Groton kitchen, it was just beautiful! I think you need another island especially for your filming and entertaining. Really curious about you possibly putting the stove where the china hutch is now. Sending warm wishes for your recovery.🤗

[@gwenwade6059]

Peastone is a wonderfully unobtrusive burglar alarm. Car on the driveway, heard! Lay it all around the home for dry foundations and no intruders through windows. Bunny whi gardens for Prince Charles and lives on a farm highly recommends it.

[@rhondaz356]

Linda, this was absolutely the perfect video to watch today, as a huge ❄️storm approaches. It was calming, soothing, and informative. I know where two of those businesses are. I know where I will be soon going. Take care.👏🤍🤗

[@newenglandfineliving]

So glad! Say hi for me if you go shopping

[@TarnishedTreasures1]

That’s wild what happened to the potato. I enjoyed seeing your thrift finds.

[@sherilynkoss4546]

I just bought a dimmable task light by Ottlite from Joann where they're on sale! I will use it for indoor light supplement for plants because ever since we got new windows my indoor plants all dwindled! Perhaps that might help you, Linda, to add a full spectrum light source for your herbs in winter. Thank you for your creative spirit in all you do!

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

Me TOO!! I have loved birdhouses ALL my life, ESPECIALLY the general type of style you highlighted!

[@StoneCottageHome]

Good morning, Miss Linda1 Thank you for sharing your thrifted treasures today! The corner basket was amazing ~ I've never seen one before! The linens are exquisite, such classic pieces! Great idea for getting the look of forced bulbs without planting them yourself. This would also allow you to use more fragile vessels without water damage. Great video! Have a lovely day.

[@lauras5026]

This was a breath of fresh air. I have been ITCHING to plant and work in the yard, but our winters here in nothern NY seem to last forever! I planted some herb seeds just to tide me over. That corner basket is awesome, never saw one of those!

[@newenglandfineliving]

Wonderful!

[@tammywinter9268]

I just bought a birdhouse just like that from a N.C. It was pricey but so worth it, makes such a statement in the garden…I have a tiny cottage house, so I don’t have lots of space but I do like your channel

[@kaylamson5161]

Loved this kind of video!!!! God bless, John 3:16

[@carolpipher4839]

🌷☘🌷 ... ~Love your videos Miss Linda! I enjoy watching you make Sugarwood your own... especially walking the property & observing all of the seasonal nuances! ~Be well! ☘ ~More please! 🍋

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thank you so much!

[@jannoliver1434]

What a wonderful video! I love the birdhouse especially. What style is the birdhouse please as I’d like to do a search? Ty

[@paulineortiz345]

Hello Linda, love the birdhouse. Ben’s cat’s in birdhouse cute. You wanted to know what a kumquat, there are 2 types one is long the other round. One is sweet the other tart. You can make a candy with them. The skin is thinner on the outside then orange. They will be use to decorate the orange baskets. I will send you some recipes. I had kumquat trees at my last house. They come out the same time as oranges. Thank you for letting me know what to do with tulips. Take care.

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thanks for the info!

[@paulineortiz345]

@@newenglandfineliving Hello Linda, I am rewatching the video you asked about satsumas not kumquats so sorry. Satsumas are good size smaller then navel orange. It is very easy to peel. It will have seeds in it. The segments are very easy to pull apart. It’s a different type of orange. If they still have them I will send some to you. I would love to send you a king cake. It is best eaten when it is fresh.

[@gwenewing6837]

Love the birdhouse! I gave vintage embroidered pillow cases to several friends for Christmas this year! I love them and the art work is beautiful!

[@Jo-ix3qp]

I love your music choices and of course your videos...thank you for sharing..

[@imahick5723]

Look into some creeping oregano instead of the pea Stone. It's used extensively throughout Europe in between rocks in walkways and it's just wonderful because it gives a green color and if people step on it it releases a wonderful aroma. Not sure if it would just be an annual in New Hampshire

[@elizabethhealey5609]

I love the birdhouse is beautiful good find

[@stargardner5977]

Good morning Linda. First, hope you are on the bend. Second, you are such an October gal. I aquire treasures too mostly for the way they make me feel. And the thrill of finding something unique and the history behind it. Loved the pillow cases..are they handmade? Kindly share the pizza recipe...enjoy the cooking even though I am not a cook . Im a Eater. Haha. Now put your feet up and enjoy the lovely books 📚. Blessings.

[@martiocallaghan1656]

Linda. Love the tote bag. Great shopping!

[@melindamoore9449]

Happy to see you posted a video!! I enjoy yours so much! Thanknyou for the inspiration!

[@peggymohr7899]

Such a comforting video and also informative. Love your videos and look forward to more soon.

[@bonnieskorupski]

Did you ever come to visit the original Yankee Candle Flag ship store in South Deerfield, MA area? I remember when Michael Kittredge built the original log cabin store just down the street from where I lived. A few years later he added on to the store and the rest is history :)

[@thecatsmeow50]

I love your videos and your style! Thank you so much for doing these videos.

[@newenglandfineliving]

You are so welcome!

[@anneclark1330]

Hello, Linda! I believe the citrus candle is composed of different types of citrus. Satsuma ans tangelo are kinds of oranges. Can't remember what the others were! Anne Clark, Yankee in Virginia!

[@labresults3650]

Very nice shopping haul. BTW, using a potato one can sprout a rose plant from a clipping. There are YT videos to show how, and I will be trying it this spring.

[@barbkenas5663]

Great buys, love the large birdhouse and the corner basket!

[@hawthornetree646]

Summers are probably much drier and hotter here than in England, especially south of New England.

[@cindihuculak1964]

I can’t wait to see the kitchen ideas! Love your finds. Especially your. bird house.

[@newenglandfineliving]

Coming soon!

[@TheRayjane]

We are certainly kindred spirits because I love everything you do. The birdhouse is beautiful, I’ll have to check that out. My daughter used to live in Attleboro Ma. Spring is such a beautiful season and I’m looking forward to see all your projects. Thank you Linda for sharing your talent.

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thank you for watching!

[@debrastjean4501]

Very interesting info about the potato. I will definitely try it next year.

[@chrismaraccini8108]

I really enjoyed this video. Love when you talk about antique shops etc., and placing what you buy. I buy for the look also, once I bought a six pack of Rose Lemonade because of the cute pink bottles.

[@francenekomsa8157]

I'm drawn to birdhouses too...the more ornate the better.I've missed you and so enjoyed seeing your "finds" . Can't wait for more. Hope your recovery is going well and you are comfortable. Kisses to Willow.

[@patralink]

A good day today to think spring. Writing from West Michigan where my thermometer says 20 degrees. I love seeing Willow looking out the window!

[@pamelavickerstuttle1892]

I feel spring in the New England air! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dawndawn6946]

Love all your finds, especially the birdhouse! 😍

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thank you! 😊

[@cindyfoley1675]

Love your birdhouse, great video loved seeing the shops you visited. Winter is so long up North.

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thanks for watching!

[@anneedfitzpatrickfitzpatri3294]

Thank you Linda for another inspiring video...enjoyed it!

[@joanellis8276]

Linda thank you so much for this perfect inside video.. It has snowed here where I live.. Thank you as always for everything that you do.. Have a wonderful day..!!

[@barbarasimmons7637]

What a wonderful collection from shopping! I love that birdhouse. It will be fun to see where you put it in your garden!

[@karenstairs8273]

I loved all items that you bought! I too am a visual person...Love the bag and what you might use it for...and the Books!!! I love Bird House ...they are in the decor of my home...My daughter built me 2 of them.

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thank you so much and how sweet of your daughters!

[@franhasbrouck7661]

I’m thinking spring also. It is snowing again today here in SW Ohio so it will be awhile❄️❄️❄️

[@laura_fortune]

Linda you give such great advice & information. One can really learn a lot from you. But I see you, also, as someone who would be such a kind & loving person & friend. Thank you for letting that side of you show. We need friends!! 😊 Love & prayers for a happy & healthy 2022, from Iowa!!🌷🌼🌺🌸💕

[@margaretfinney6546]

You would love Linda vaters u tube channel about gardening, plus she is such a nice person to watch. She is very knowledgeable also.

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thanks! I do watch Linda. Great content

[@lisalund3803]

You make such nice selections! I wanted to warn you since you said you don't do well with indoor plants, Rosemary (and lavender) indoors can be tough. Like outside, they should not be overwatered. What they do love is moisture in the form of mistings. I have learned to water infrequently but mist over the top with a spray bottle of water and they are lasting much better indoors. Good luck!

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thanks for the tips!

[@lizeee7840]

I actually found the same book, English Cottage Gardening for American Gardeners several weeks ago at a thrift store, score! Love your videos, thanks for sharing ❤️

[@newenglandfineliving]

That is awesome! Happy reading!

[@hazelwood-wi9sk]

Wow! You're up and around already. So happy to see you back and looking well. We're expecting a 'snow bomb' storm in a few hours so, just as long as we retain power, I'll be watching your past videos to give me ideas whilst waiting for Spring. Thank you for all the work you do to make your videos beautiful and interesting.

[@944gemma]

I think you would totally enjoy Maine Antiques Digest.

[@shellygreenan2407]

Last full moon in May is typically when it is safe to plant .. we often get heavy frosts into late May& on occasion early June!

[@susantaft6873]

I've never seen a corner basket - love it - now I have a goal for spring! Thanks.

[@briansilkworth5486]

Satsumas are a variety of mandarin oranges, related to tangerines, clementines, and other citrus fruits. They are considered the juiciest of the family and have a balanced sweet-yet-tart flavor that makes them delectable on their own or used in savory dishes and desserts 🍊

[@annanorth7997]

Love all your new treasures! I love the smells of citrus and herbs too. Yankee Candle made a special edition winter citrus Christmas Candle this year that is divine. I wish I had stocked up.

[@rneustel388]

Linda, I hope this finds you in good spirits, and you’re using this downtime to solidify plans you have in the making, though that may not be wise on narcotics! lol I do miss lush beautiful gardens now that we live in Arizona, but I’m really loving a natural desert landscape. And when those cacti bloom, it is truly a desert paradise. Do you think you’d ever do a huge planting of bulbs in your woods in the ‘naturalized’ way?

[@crtreasures14]

Let’s us know how the herbs grow enjoy your channel looking forward to see if I can find the cook book

[@glgardener4972]

Loved this....but here in Michigan we are deep in snow and it is snowing today. But never fear, the garden catalogs have arrived and what joy they bring. Enjoyed seeing your "finds" and the shops you go to. I love books and I am going to purchase the English Garden one and also the Butter book-both available on Amazon. I have never seen a basket like you have-very interesting. Is it hand made? I love baskets. I am looking for cloches....would you share the store and it's online site? I definitely will be making the kissing ball like yours next winter. I think that was unique. My husband has a bird house like yours and we want to put it up. We just have to find the perfect spot for it and a way to keep the squirrels from chewing it up. Thanks so much.

[@marymarks7046]

TFS Linda.

[@brendagraybeal2543]

satsuma is a type of orange. We have them in the south.

[@aprilsmith6587]

Those plants are so wonderfully healthy and green. Love them.

[@heatherthompson8837]

Excellent finds! You and I share the same trait: green thumb with outdoor gardens, black thumb with houseplants. LOL. My daughter, who is away a college, put me in charge of caring for her plants - I'm a neurotic mess over it!

[@CM-pb7yw]

I love your videos! 🤗❤️

[@vickithornley5056]

Whatcha see, Miss. Willow? 🐾💖🙂

[@emsather]

I have the Butter Bakes Goods cookbook by Rosie and it has some delish recipes in it, too!

[@newenglandfineliving]

So good!

[@FLOWERSANDSUNSHINE22]

Lovely finds Linda. I would probably go back to an Oasis block for the kissing ball. But that is merely preference and by no means the "correct" choice. Your potato seemed to work great as well. :)

[@candacenagle505]

I love the potato experiment and will definitely try that. Also want to say, I hope you are recovering well with your shoulder. The trick is patience for the process...wishing you a speedy recovery!

[@xiloaduarte8505]

That Bird House is stunning!❤️

[@tanyareagor7731]

Linda - I just ordered the book, Butter Celebrations, from Amazon and it was marked down substantially! Thanks for the recommendation. I was one who questioned if the potato would get stinky - and so I very much appreciate that you took the time to explain and show what actually did happen to it in the kissing ball! I think I’ll plan to clip some greens to make one like this next year! I may even invite a couple of friends for a holiday tea and see if we can each make one together! I’ve always wanted one of those post bird houses too and might take a trip to Lancaster, Pennsylvania (I’m in Valley Forge) to purchase one made by the Amish or Mennonites! Hope you and Ben are ready for another snow dump - look like one is in the way!

[@dreamasue]

I can’t wait til spring !!

[@lizeee7840]

Always enjoy your videos and look forward to them. I actually found that same book, English Cottage Gardening for American Gardenrers a few weeks ago at the thrift store, score! Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@michellecjackson4956]

I have that English Cottage Garden book and it is very inspiring. You will love it

[@debweissler7808]

Here in SE VA I’ve already unfurled the white flag! Thanks for showing the gardening sections as you shopped!

[@concettaalcorn686]

So nice to see you love the bird house and all your finds .We are getting snow here in NJ and I’m loving it 😊 Thank you for taking us shopping 🛍

[@newenglandfineliving]

You are so welcome!

[@ellenshaw1341]

Really enjoy your videos. We live on the shore of Lake Ontario on a small fruit farm and have spent the last thirty-seven years renovating the house, outbuildings and land. We do have family in Maine and now in North Carolina. I think that Satsumas is a Southern word used for what we call Clementines.

[@marleneciborowski4343]

You will love the "English Cottage Gardens for American Gardens." I have this book and refer to it all the time!

[@debbiecapaldi2570]

Great video . Loving the bird house and the “D” pillowcases.

[@newenglandfineliving]

Thanks so much!