Plant Sale at the Berkshire Botanical Garden

If you’re close by or in Stockbridge, MA, there’s a fabulous plant sale going on right now at the Berkshire Botanical Garden. As a result of a recent fundraiser, a large inventory of beautiful and lush plants is available at very reasonable prices.

Annuals, Perennials, Vegetables, Woodland Plants, Rare Trees & Shrubs, Containers, Tools, Expert Gardening Advice

Plant choices are diverse and color coded for easy pricing information. Many of the selections are grown right there at the Garden.
Planting season is just beginning. It’s definitely worth a visit, even if just to acquaint yourself with the grounds and gardens.

For questions about the sale, types of plants available, or any other inquiries, call 413.298.3926, extension 10, and speak to Amy.

Berkshire Botanical Garden
5 West Stockbridge Road
Stockbridge, MA 01262
413.298.3926
www.berkshirebotanical.org     

Gardens & Visitor Center
Open 9 am – 5 pm daily
May 1st to Columbus Day
                   

For Fabulous Gifts—Shop Cadeaux in Great Barrington

Everything about Cadeaux is reminiscent of yesteryear, yet contemporary. This lovely little shop exudes charm and offers unique vintage-inspired home goods and decor, fine stationery, handmade papers, prints and one-of-a-kind vintage finds.

Proprietor Deb Descognets makes you feel welcome and sets a tone of fun and fancy as you move about browsing through an array of decorative baskets, pillows, pottery, honey jars, handmade note cards, and more often than not, single and unique furnishings or decorative accents. This is not just any shop, Cadeaux makes you feel happy! Stop by and pick up a Cadeaux today!

Clockwise from top left: Pottery, wire baskets, handmade cards and stationery; Metal wire baskets, decorative metal sculpted birds, vintage fabric and decorative pillows, table linens, retro mantle clock; Green metal basket, glass box and wooden tray with pomegranates; Hand-dyed ribbons for hair, book binding, book marks or for gift wrapping, sold by the yard; Le Cadeaux’s store front.

Cadeaux
274 Main Street, Suite 2
Great Barrington, MA
413.528.1972
www.cadeauxgb.com

Seed's & Co Home Accessories Make You Smile!

Seeds & Co. is a friendly, warm and inviting shop that offers an eclectic array of design conscience necessities for living, bath, dining, clothing and accessories. It showcases its wonderful wares in a soft brightness, almost as if “lite” by the sun. A combination of earthiness and fancy collections occupy the shelves throughout the shop. Seeds & Co. has been a part of Great Barrington’s shopping scene for 17 years and counting. Add it to your list of wonderful places for gift shopping!

Eye-catching runners and other floor coverings by Pappelina capture your attention as you enter the store. Made in Dalarna, Sweden, these runners are woven on a traditional loom using wooden shuttles. Pappelina makes very practical and easy-to-care-for rugs made of Swedish manufactured PVC— welded ribbon for strength and durability, with embossed Pappelina logo at both edges. Machine washable.

Available in many designs, colors, patterns and sizes. Patterns shown left to right: Vera, Bob, Noa, Molly, Fia, James.

Blue Blossom pattern, 26 inch round

These individually handcrafted Scandinavian birch wood trays are not only beautiful to look at on display, they look fabulous in use. The perfect tray for serving food and drinks stylishly. Dishwasher safe. Trays by Ary of Sweden.

Shoal of Fish pattern, 15 inch round

Seeds & Co.
34 Railroad Street
Great Barrington, MA 01230
413.528.8122
www.seedsgb.com

French Country Chic in the Heart of the Berkshires!

Mistral’s, specializing in French accessories for the Home, Bed and Bath, has been a part of the culturally-centered Great Barrington, MA, for over 20 years. The owners, Lise and Sara Bouillon, mother and daughter, have spent years traveling and living in Paris, as well as in Provence in the south of France. Mistral’s overwhelming influence speaks of the timeless beauty of French Country Living that can now become a part of your home décor. Mistral’s also offers a wonderful selection of gifts for any occasion.

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A handsome collection of French oak wine barrel tops create a collection of artisan’s Provence and Vintage Platters. All have authentic Cooper’s marks, are thirty or more years old and are fitted with rugged wrought iron hand-forged hardware. The surfaces are food-safe, finished with high grade beeswax.

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Seguin Moreau Vintage Platter
This is a unique and one of a kind platter. Each piece varies in terms of markings and exact patina.
Dimensions: 21" - 23" (inches) approximately
Many more variations and sizes available

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Arte Italica Medici Dip Bowl
Handmade in Italy, each piece is unique
Cream-colored ceramic with accents of green, blue and orange
Dimensions: 5.5″ X 2.5″
Also great as dessert bowls for berries, puddings and ice cream
Perfect as a Dip Bowl to use with ARTE ITALICA SQUARE CHARGER (see below)

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Arte Italica Medici Square Charger
Dimensions: 13.5″ X 13.5″
Oversized square plate perfect for serving cheese or hors d’oeuvres
Add an Arte Italica Dip Bowl to serve crudité and dips (see above)
(Dip bowl not included)

Mistral's
7 Railroad Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
413.528.1618
www.mistralshome.com

Please Join Us for a Pizza Party!

Summer is here and the days are getting longer and brighter and maybe you’re itching to get outside and socialize. Could be it’s time to put together a little soiree with friends? It can be simple, yet beautiful and delicious.

Imagine a splash of warm Mediterranean sun and some good hearty food! Why not serve homemade pizza along with a great salad and some lively fruity-red wines and malty-rich beers? Sounds good, right?

All you need now is to spruce up your diggs, send out your invites and start preparing your pizza. We’ve got you covered there too! Check out these easy to use fill-in Invitations ready to pop in the mail.

And here’s the recipe for an amazing homemade Margherita Pizza!

Happy Pizza Party!

Classic Margherita Pizza

Makes two 10″ pizzas

1 pound pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
1 pound (2 large) ripe summer tomatoes or 1 16-oz can whole or diced tomatoes
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup loosely packed basil, sliced into ribbons
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
Salt and pepper

Heat the oven to 550°F or as hot as it can go. Place a baking stone or baking sheet in the oven as it heats.

Divide the dough in half and shape each half into 10″ rounds. Set aside.

Cut the tomatoes into wedges and trim away the stem area. Gently squeeze the wedges over a bowl to remove the excess juices and seeds. Combine the tomatoes with the garlic and half of the basil in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Process until the tomatoes break down into a sauce, scraping down the sides as needed. If desired, strain to make a thicker sauce.

Spread a light layer of the sauce over one of the rounds of pizza. Top with half of the slices of mozzarella. Leave some space between the pieces of mozzarella.

Transfer the pizzas to the preheated baking stone or baking sheet. Bake for 5-10 minutes—exact cooking time will vary depending on your oven temperature. Pizzas are done when the crust is deep brown with charred spots and the cheese is bubbling.

Top and bake the second pizza. Sprinkle each pizza with basil as it comes out of the oven. Let them cool briefly before slicing and serving.

Recipe compliments of The Kitchen.

Get started on your fabulous Pizza Party now! Visit the Stationery Boutique today!