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Tulips & Geraniums

April 10, 2026

Bert’s had bursting at the seams racks of geraniums that I spotted the moment I rounded the corner so I knew a few would grace the table along with a few bunches of tulips that would fill vintage glass apothecary bottles and dance down the middle of the table. We had visiting family from New York over for supper last night. They were in town to celebrate my two brother in laws birthday. They are twins! The party was Tuesday night so it was fun to gather at our home for a smaller gathering to catch up before they flew back today.

The bottom photo after everyone has left for the eve. TPS walked them out along with Hendricks. I love to sit at the table and look at the tableau of an evening spent telling stories and laughing and dining. Always such a lovely reminder of all the good things in life.

New Extended Shop Hours

April 9, 2026

As the days get sunnier longer, we will be staying open an hour later every day of the week except Sunday. See above for shop hours. Fun to see our customers who like to stop in and shop after leaving work before heading home. We are here for you! And, as always, we are open 24/7 at WatsonKennedy.com

More Of More

April 8, 2026

Part of the 10,000th Instagram post was a montage of images from over the 14 years of being part of the social media app. With over 70,000 images in my photo stream to pick from, it made for a very fun, interesting day cozied up by the fire at WestWard on Monday. Narrowing it down to under a hundred or less images was a bit of a challenge. But I always love a challenge! Here are a few of the groupings.

10,000th Instagram Post

April 7, 2026

This marks my 10,000th post since I started Instagram in 2012. Here is a look back over the years. The image on the top left my very first shot, taken at WestWard on Vashon Island. From shop news to vignettes, windows, design inspiration, recipes, flowers. Our homes, pooches, travel, all so fun to share. Much has happened in the 14 years, and I have so many of you to give thanks as you have followed along on our journey—customers & readers from around the globe. The shops and website have flourished, I wrote 2 best-selling books and am working away on the third, and the TKW daily blog post continues to inspire folks, near & far, since 2011. In many ways it feels like I am just getting started! I am so grateful to have each day filled with creativity in many ways, which I love sharing with you all. 

{In celebration of the 10,000th post, in appreciation I would love to say a big THANKS with a giveaway of ten $100 Watson Kennedy gift cards. Simply ‘like’ this post on Instagram and tag a friend/friends to enter the giveaway. We will draw names next Monday and I will contact the ten winners.}

Sending much, much LOVE. X, Ted

New Shop Hours

April 6, 2026

With the days now lighter longer, happy to report the shops will be staying open an hour longer. Both now open until 6 every day of the week. Except Sunday—both locations will close at 5 that day. Cheers to more in-person shopping, we love seeing you! X

Happy Easter 2026

April 5, 2026

Happy Easter! Hopping your day is grand. Sending oodles of love. T2+H