Bekki Rich first opened the Wayward Gardner three years ago. It's a combination of nursery and garden-inspired home goods. Situated down the alley behind Coffee Talk in Stone Harbor, NJ, it can be a little hard to find unless you're looking for it. But once inside, you'll be glad you found it.
Bekki has good taste and it shows in her ability to arrange elements in a way that complement color and structure. Which means that she knows how to put a room together.
The Wayward Gardner presents a good balance of small ticket items with some larger pieces, so it's always easy to find something you can't leave without.
While it's still a bit early for most of the flowers, Bekki has a few flats outside already. By Mother's Day, the sunny, outside courtyard will be bursting with color. For now, you're best bet for color are the sarongs near the door.
So next time you decide to stop by Coffee Talk, walk around back and visit Bekki. Tell her we said to stop by.
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THANK YOU, for stopping by Wayward Gardener today, for your wonderful words and for taking a picture of me I actually like. This blog is a great thing and I hope you stop by again, when the yard is full of color.
Truly,
Bekki
You're Welcome. I get that a lot Becky. People are so used to not liking snapshots of themselves. But if you take a little time, everyone can look good. :)
Will come back when it's a bit warmer. Are those stores next you yours also?
The first store on the alley, Waypoint, is also mine, I have a great business partner who shares the responsibility in that store and this will be our second season. I love the alley and can see the potential it has, its a really unique spot in Stone Harbor. Come back and visit, especially in May, June or July.
Maybe I'll come back when it's really going and do a story on the Alley. I agree, it's kind of a special nook.
oh, and i was only meaning the background color of your blog, nothing to do with the posters themselves. just to be clear. : ) apologies if my comment was annoying or insulting.
I see.
super that you profiled Bekki and WG -- this is such an awesome place and space. Stone Harbor is so fortunate to have this wonderful gardening presence and the creative spirit of Bekki Rich -- your pics are terrific!
Thanks Chris. It's been a favorite of mine since she opened as well.
Bookmark this page and check back to see other profiles. And pass it along to others. See if we can't build a community to support our local businesses.
I love Wayward and Waypoint, but love Beks even more. Her stores are uniquely charming just like her. I can't wait to get back to Stone Harbor and spend an afternoon getting lost in the alley!!
Maggie: It's nice to see people with taste in town. Not just t-shirt shops.
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