The Glorious Windowbox

Window boxes are essentially our gifts to strangers. These masterfully-composed vignettes are proof positive of a gardener’s inherent generosity and civility.

Window boxes are essentially our Gifts to Strangers. These masterfully-composed vignettes are Proof Positive of a Gardener’s inherent generosity and civility.

We offer you a bouquet of images of the exquisite, Springtime window boxes which adorn the fronts of homes in the Historic District of Charleston, South Carolina.

Photos courtesy of Nan Quick

The Dirt on Vintage Dolly Tubs

From the 19th century, these barrel like vessels were used in practically every household to wash linens and clothes before plumbing. It was a long arduous chore and dolly tubs were early implements to make the washing just a little bit easier!