Adore A-List 2020

BYE BYE boredom

By Michaela Bechler

S heltering in place has reawakened a lot of things: homemade sourdough bread, trashy television shows ( Tiger King , anyone?), and tried and true hobbies. Working out was no longer a chore, gardening gained many new fans, and testing out new recipes was suddenly a treat. Fend off boredom and revel in your newfound skills when you incorporate these pastimes into your routine.

GARDENING

Garden Kneeler & Potting Gloves Set | $40 | JUDY AT THE RINK judyattherink.com

With all this extra time at home, beautifying our spaces became a top priority. Enter gardening, a popular pastime that boosts many health benefits while simultaneously adding value to one's abode. "The pandemic has had an overall positive effect on our business and the industry as a whole," Madeleine Perino of Perino's Garden Center shared. "I think one of the biggest changes we saw was the amount of people trying their hand at growing their own food!"

Landis 14.5" x 24.25" Planter | $150 | PERINO'S GARDEN CENTER perinos.com

Garden Multi-Tool | $25 | JUDY AT THE RINK judyattherink.com

Eleanor 7" Pot | $48 | PERINO'S GARDEN CENTER perinos.com

Get your hands dirty and increase your serotonin levels with Perino's expert gardening tips: • Don't bite off more than you can chew! Start small. You can alwaays add to your garden. • Evaluate your sun exposure before selecting plants. • Make sure your access to water is convenient for properly watering your plants. • Be prepared with the right tools. A hand shovel, gloves, potting and gardening soil, and a watering wand will do the trick.

Matte White Ceramic Hare | $19 | LIVING WITH LANDYN shoplivingwithlandyn.com

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