The Kitchen Window

The Kitchen Window
Antique Milk Bottles with Herbs and Flowers

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Welcome to the Frog Hollow Farm blog! I've been blogging since January 2010 and have switched from Blogger to Word Press, but I'm back to Blogger because, for me, it's easier to use. My husband and I live on a little farm in Northwest New Jersey. We have some chickens and a very large vegetable garden with asparagus and raspberries, and rows and rows of sunflowers, snapdragons and zinnias. Traveling, entertaining, gardening, spending time with family, studying Italian, blogging and reading keep us busy and happy. With all of this going on, moving towards a simpler life seems almost impossible but it's definitely a daily goal.

Sunday, April 11, 2010

New Inventory

Yesterday was the start of my collection of inventory for my future Frog Hollow Farm Girl business. I'm not sure what my business will be exactly, but I know that I want it to reflect all of the things that I love about life.  That's not necessarily a great business plan (or any kind of business plan), leading me to believe that whatever my new venture looks like, it won't be up and running for about a year. 

One really special item that I found is a lovely little Flower Guide book (about 3" by 5") published in 1923.


This little book was designed to 'be carried in the pocket with little or no discomfort'.  The author goes on to explain that the drawings represent normal specimens and have been chosen to include those of the conspicuous flowering plants found from the Atlantic seaboard west to the States of the Mississippi Valley.  The illustrations are just wonderful and I plan on dedicating one blog to the book and illustrations soon.


Large Marsh Pink: Sabbatia - Gentian Family

That little book was discovered on a shelf at a store called Plum Cottage - right next door to the Antique Center at Red Bank. 

Here is another photo from the drawings in the Flower Guide:


Sweet White Violet and Lance-Leaved Violet - Violet Family

I just think they are delightful!!!

Tonight's Aperitivo....

Fresh Salad with Organic Arugula, English Cucumbers and Shaved Fennel

Pasta Pomodorini - http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/michael-chiarello/pasta-pomodorini-recipe/index.html

Lemon and Garlic Roast Chicken - http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/lemon-and-garlic-roast-chicken-recipe/index.html


Ciao, bella! 
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4 comments:

  1. KarenApril 11, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    Such a charming little book. Good luck with your business plan! It will be fun to hear about how it develops.

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  2. ClaudiaApril 11, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    That book is so lovely - what a treasure!

    xo
    Claudia

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  3. RizziApril 11, 2010 at 6:50 PM

    SOUNDS LIKE YOUR PLANNING IS GETTING OFF TO A GOOD START. I LOVE YOUR FLOWER JOURNAL, SUCH A TREASURE TO HAVE. I REMEMBER WHEN AUNT CAROLINE ANDM KAREN WERE VISITING ONE YEAR WE DID A LOT OF THE ANTIQUE STORES. THERE WAS ONE THAT HAD 3 TO 4 FLOORS, THAT WAS REALLY SOMETHING. THEY USED TO HAVE A LITTLE STORE IN RED BANK THAT SOLD ALL IRISH ITEMS, I WONDER IF IT IS STILL THERE? LOVE, AUNT RIZ

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  4. The Feathered NestApril 12, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    I just LOVE this book Ann Marie!!!! It's just beautiful to me ~ I wish you much success with your endeavor sweet girl, no matter what it turns out to be and with inventory like this, you will do wonderfully!! hugs and love, Dawn

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