A Book Review: Heidi Callier: Memories of Home: Interior Design & The Potting Shed Debacle of 2023
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- Опубліковано 16 тра 2024
- "In her debut book, designer Heidi Caillier shows how to mix moody color with layers of pattern, natural materials, and textures to create spaces that are both beautifully curated and comfortably livable.
Heidi Caillier believes that our homes should create a sense of place, and serve as the setting for lifelong memories. In her first book, she shares twelve houses from across the country, from the islands of Puget Sound to the Berkshires. The rooms of these houses are simultaneously nostalgic and of the moment. Caillier is a master of mixing patterns, combining florals with graphic lines and shapes, as well as using deeper, muddy colors to create coziness and warmth. There is a tension between masculine and feminine, modern and traditional as vintage pieces mingle with contemporary to create spaces that feel intrinsically inviting and effortlessly designed.
A creative mind who took the path less traveled, Caillier informs her interiors and this book with the same vibrant and enthusiastically patterned joie de vivre that colors her own life; creating homes that are nostalgic, romantic, creative, inviting, and made for both the big and small moments of life. Her warm and layered interiors create a backdrop for living-at the ready to create memories of home."
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Oh my stars in Heaven, I cannot adequately express the amount of joy that I feel watching you and Daniel bantering! It is just a highlight of my day when I get to watch the two of you, just magical… Thank you so much for sharing💞 More, please 🙏🏼
He's a pill, for sure. For The Tartan Topiary's 2nd birthday (in June) we will be mixing some summer libations! Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed it!
absolute joy to watch you both! Never a dull moment. ❤
Absolutely enjoy you two. Your Christmas "special" was special indeed. I laughed so much. I even made my husband watch part of it. I'm considering if I can convince him to watch this "discussion"! 🤔 😂
“This was in mid-winter” 😂😂😂 you two are fabulous
Great story! We bought a nice piece of property to build our dream retirement life. My dream was to build a house and a lovely garden in the front. His dream however was different. I now have a 30x50 metal building in the front acre of my home where my garden was supposed to be. To heal my disappointment, my husband bought the adjoining acre at the back of the house for my garden. As it turns out, I’m happy with the new garden area.
Those husbands are rascals. I'd say you are winning by an acre and I'm jealous!
What an episode. Always a delight to spend a little time with the TT!!!!
Thank you, I appreciate that!
Thank you for that amazing story and so sorry you were so sick. It looks like in the end you win with a fabulous space. So so happy for you.
I'm feeling the same way. I am looking for 2 trees to plant in front of the shop so it doesn't assault my eyes! 😄🌳
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Daniel, Daniel, Daniel... 😂😂😂
Maybe you need to change the door to "the shop" to a French style door and have the carpenter put in longer side windows... just in the front...that will make "the shop" look LESS like a shop and give it more of a warm welcoming appearance!
Do it now, while the gitten' good...
OR forever hold your place, while wallowing the dog house 😂😂😂
Well done, Mary - hysterical with the "vintage" Dallas, Dynasty, Gone with the Wind...scenes!! I have to side with you on the Shed Debacle of '23. Consciously or unconsciously, Daniel took advantage of your weakened state. That is a h-u-g-e outbuilding in place of your to scale potting shed. I do like the color and windows but it was underhanded.
All's fair in love and sheds with the way you worked it out! Very well presented and it's going to look amazing!! That was so fun! Thank you!! Nancy
Thank you! "All's fair in love and sheds" will be the title of my autobiography. You are fabulous!
Many years ago as I designed my gardens for our yard( we had just moved in to a 1940’s beach cottage) I wanted a water feature. I was fortunate enough to live near a family owned business that was for pond design, the plants, the fish everything you would need to create a pond. I would stroll this property and dream , waterfalls , waterlily, the fish. Our children were little at this time and so they surprised me one Mother’s Day with everything for my pond. They were going to help dad dig the hole and everything. A wonderful family project. I was working 4-12 at the time and so when I received my phone call to say goodnight to the children… the youngest said “ we are making your pond bigger ! It’s going to be a swimming pool! “. Let me speak to your father ! I said. The rest is history. No pond , but all these years later as I watch our grandchildren playing in the pool and I am retired from health care and have my own floral studio…. All is right with the world. Looking forward to your court yard Mary.
This is a great story and I appreciate you sharing it. I know I'm not alone in my "garden frustration" and it helps hearing other stories. The idea of you watching your grandchildren in the pool warms my soul! And yes, all is right with the world. We are both blessed!
Love the courtyard and the story of how it came to be !!!!
All’s well that ends well!! The courtyard will be beautiful!
🥰What was immediately apparent listening to you and Daniel was this is how two intelligent, people with a wonderful sense of humor are able to air their differences and opinions without it breaking into a horrible fight with language that would make a sailor blush. Your courtyard is going to be a thing of great beauty which will provide you with hours of peaceful happiness and contentment. xxx💕🥰💕
You are kind to say that! Logic, reason and humor have solved many potential arguments. I think I will enjoy the courtyard and I do realize how fortunate both Daniel and I are. 💗
You two are hilarious! I know your potting shed situation was not hilarious, but you are able too at least giggle about it today! Have a great weekend!
Yes- laughter has kept me (relatively) sane! Thanks for the comment and I hope you have a great weekend as well!
Mary and Daniel, thank you so much for the delightful tete a tete performance in the garden made more poignant of course, with Mary's beautiful voice and Daniel's endearing manner.
You two are too cute!! Love it!
Love the idea of the new garden
I appreciate that, and thanks for watching!
I have no doubt the great shed debacle of ‘23 will go down in the annals of Southern history. I can only sympathise with you at the affront you felt from your sick bed as “the shop” rose from the ashes of your wee potting shed. In fairness to Daniel, he did create a tasteful construction in a beautiful colour of green that undoubtedly Monty would approve of. The court yard looks fabulous so far and in time will compliment “the shop” just as you and Daniel compliment each other.
You are quite the diplomat. Thanks for the voice of reason. 💗
Love this channel sooo much😍😍😍😍😍
Thank you so much!
I have never missed one of your vlogs. And many, like the Mackenzie Childs and Return to Pretty I have seen an obscene number of times. I don’t watch movies, the news, and no sitcoms, so I have time to use the ideas I get from Tartan Topiary. Along with my Country Sampler Magazines I am buying books like Mackenzie Childs and Return to Pretty. I like the blue the most. I have shared Tartan Topiary with my DIY Blue and White group.
Don't worry, Daniel and Mary. Other debacles happen, in other yards...yards you'll never see. But they're out there, and mine is one of them! The scenes of Dynasty, Dallas, and Gone with the Wind were hilarious! You always enrich my day, and this video is one of my favorites. I'm so sorry you had long Covid. I absolutely LOVE that courtyard. Thank you for another wonderful video!!
Thank you! I shared this story a year after it happened, because it took me that long to laugh about it. Time does heal most things and hearing the other "garden debacles" in the comments serves as great therapy. 💗
Hi Mary, I sped past the book review to get to what happened to your potting shed! 😁
Well, I just read all your comments which are equally entertaining and must say many can relate! You and Daniel are hilarious-Removing your wife’s prized flowers, potting shed with her flower wall, orchids, framed photo of Larry the cat! Lawyering up, rock throwing, covid 😂 Wow!
The worst thing my husband did was mow down two rows of budding pink lady flowers that he thought were weeds. He presented them to me as “ kind of bouquet” and tried to cover the mistake of mowing them down! 💐. You two have a “ peaceful” week!
These stories I am reading in the comments actually serve as a form of therapy, and you are always there to be my cheerleader!!! 📣😊
Great book review once again. We are much like you and Daniel as in 25 years we haven’t had many “fights” but we do bicker on things. We keep open discussions, express our opinions and then move forward. I do like the discussions with Champaign as well… LOL. I see who has the editing rights here. I love it… but do not believe you took it “lawyer” far.
Just saying that I called a lawyer made me laugh and feel powerful at the same time. I did, however, take a lock of Daniel's hair to a voodoo queen from New Orleans...just kidding!
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😂😂😂😂😂 YOU GO, GIRL!!!
Love!!
❤ for the love of Monty Don! Hilarious, Mary! Also the old clips were great. Loved the book I really like her aesthetic and use of botanicals.
Thanks- Heidi Callier is a star on the rise. I, also, enjoyed the old clips. It makes me want to rewatch Dynasty and Dallas. Remember when the entire country couldn't wait to find out who shot JR?
This book is beautiful and another one to add to the list! Love the muted understated styling, textures, patterns and colors. And your shed story… Daniel does look a bit uncomfortable and I feel for him also but wow, the courtyard will be AMAZING! I think you’ll do ok in the end so both win😂😂
Oh Daniel! And to think, in the eyes of Mary’s Fan Club, you could do no wrong! The courtyard is a respectable 1st attempt at amends. 🏴🏝️💚
He's a sneaky one...that will teach me to never catch COVID again!😁 I hope you have a great weekend, Patti!
@@thetartantopiary thanks angel and to y’all as well! Round 3 rolls through tonight. Lots of live oaks damaged. Beach Blvd looks like at Cat 2. I hope this isn’t a precursor!
Mary you were right! Please know your loyal viewers know the truth. Now it will be interesting to see how you continue to deal with the big green beast😊
Oh my word! 😂 I laughed so much! I can’t tell you how much I love the dynamic between you and your husband!
It’s my Saturday morning treat to watch your channel while I have my coffee. There is something so wonderful about the stories you share.
This one, in fact , most of the vlogs with your husband, are an absolute delight!
Thank you! He will be joining me again in June to help celebrate The Tartan Topiary's second birthday!
You two are so funny i love it!
You guys are just too funny 😂! I have to watch the video again to fully capture all the nutty Daniel stuff and you great attitude about what has happened. Love you both!❤
Thank you!
I feel you Mary. We were at my father’s funeral and sometime during the week of mourning my husband went out and bought a brand new vehicle with money I was saving for new furniture. Odd how things like this happens when we are incapacitated.
That’s a tough one! Yes, it is odd how these things happen. It’s almost as if they plan these things…🤨
That was fun watching you two! Have a great weekend 😊
Thanks, Sharon- I hope you have a great weekend also!
You are truly an angel, wow I hope this area is your sanctuary with all the flowers you lost. Your relationship with Daniel is one in a million, you have a wonderful synergy and what is most important comes through. You are hope for us all, unfortunately the new work area would have received a small cot from Amazon LOL 😂 ❤
You make me feel better...and the cot from Amazon is a great idea! Even better, a cot IN the Amazon! 😄
😅leverage: the great shed debacle😅😂 can't wait to see the new space Mary
Leverage for days...not that I would resort to that! 😄
“For the love of Monty Don” 😂😂🌺🌺🌺
Thank you for your humorous explanation of the “death of your potting shed”. I laughed and commiserate with you. My DH has destroyed a few of my “projects” as well. After 47 years of marriage I’ve learned to get my revenge by replacing them with pricier items. (I’m referring to plants and gardening follies)
That's a plan! I'm going to follow your lead. 😃
You definately made leomade out of lemons and will have something wonderful and a saved relationship also. You both are wonderful.
Thank goodness I like lemonade! 🍋
Oh Mary, I think you’re coming out on top of the deal. It looks to appear that way I pray that it continues and by the time you get this message, I’m sure it’s gonna be beautiful men I don’t know what to say about these men. They just don’t think, no different than the rest sorry Mary I know it’s going to be beautiful. You have such exquisite taste. Thank you both for Sherry. Yes it is hard being married. Having the life do take care and like you said time heals all things. Love you Mary. Take care.
So sweet! And thankyou. Sometimes logic and reason float slowly to the top of an emotional stream, but thankfully they did. I can agree, I think I came out on top of this one. I appreciate you sharing your comment! Love- Mary
This is so funny. Love it. Glad you will have a new addition to your garden soon
You two are hilarious.
Oh my ~ I felt your pain but I am sure not as much as you felt, when all those beautiful plants disappeared. You are a forgiving soul Mary and Daniel is fortunate to have you (as you are him...I'm sure) Your garden will be lovely and you can always replant those beauties just not the same ones. I was waiting to see a tour of the inside of this workshop. Love makes the world go round and you two express this so well. Next week Mary ~ Oh, I really liked the book review but not as much as you two.
I love your view of life. My grandmother always said "be a spring or fountain, but never a drain". You are always a spring of positivity! I enjoy that! 😁
@thetartantopiary love..."be a spring or a fountain but never a drain!" 😍 One to remember. 😊
OMG, loved this video. I can imagine your frustration but glad to hear you will have a new and happy space for gardening. I will be tuning in to see how it turns out. Mary, your videos are splendid and present with such good taste and a sense of humor. I don’t know what to say about Daniel but he was driven to have his own space. Happy Living🪴
Yes, I don't fault him at all for wanting a shop. I hate being reasonable. 😄
This book is going on my Christmas list, along with a few others you have reviewed. Oh , hell no Daniel!!!! My husband would have to sleep with one eye open the rest of his life, if he touched my potting bench! Looking out the window with Covid, watching this monstrosity being built.... I would have changed the locks !!! You are a much better woman than I. I would order him a cot for his shed. He felt bad, horrible, guilty... yes, please!!!! WAIT!!! You get that amazing bricked courtyard?????? I take it all back, Daniel!
You are killing me- I'm laughing so hard! You nailed it! I can't be mad anymore, because he really made up for it!
@@thetartantopiary I'm still laughing watching you two!!!
Loved it!! 😆
Thank you!
"It's tiny, it's tiny!"😂 Oh, Daniel! I'm glad you two could work this out and live to tell us the story in such a mature and hilarious way!❤❤❤
It was all I could do not to make an awful joke after he said that!
By the look of it, that workshop has plenty of room for an old crazy artist (me) to move in. And I cook. I loved that wallpaper with the peaches and leaves, and then I randomly watched a documentary on the home in Victorian society, and there it was. Twice in one night. Are the decorating gods telling me something? Great fun!
www.rejuvenation.com/products/fruit-morris-co-wallpaper
@@thetartantopiary Thank-you! You're a decorating goddess!
Hi Mary ! You and Daniel are so delightful together, what a story which made me giggle .. what a hoot ! Your courtyard is looking amazing, what a win for you. Have a wonderful week ! Blessings Paula p.s what is Daniels main purpose for the large building ,a man cave ??
Thanks Paula- The main purpose of the workshop is for Daniel to make his knives. That's why he kept saying "norrisknives.com" - There's no living with him now that he is an artist and craftsman!
@@thetartantopiary LOL , I bet you have the best kitchen knives in your area!!
The book is beautiful but yall telling the shed story just had me laughing so hard lol lol
The courtyard will be gorgeous ❤❤❤ you need to repeat that story quarterly for when we all need a good laugh 😂😂😂
In June, Daniel will return to help me celebrate as The Tartan Topiary turns two. That's a lot of alliteration! 😃
Oh goodness! I would have been unhappy too and then to be so ill with Covid! Yikes! A major change needs to be a joint decision. but thankfully you have worked it all out. But oh those gorgeous flowers…..could you save any of the bulbs? Best wishes!! The courtyard looks to be a wonderful space too.
In the spring of 2023 my daughter saw the calla lilies and two of the Agapanthus coming up, and was able to dig them up for me. 🪻🌷
This is so relatable!
If we don't laugh, we will cry!🤪
Cute couple :)
Oh Wow! this was so entertaining! I absolutely loved it, especially when you said you have a lawyer....I laughed so hard my ribs were hurting!....I want to know what kind of projects your husband is planning to work on in the second house you now have back there....LOL!
You won't believe it...he is making knives! That's why he kept saying norrisknives.com
My heart bleeds for you!Strawberry plants ,mowed under the raspberry bushes weed wacked,decorative moss between patio stones killed! You get a beautiful patio I get ¨you should label it honey so I know¨!I got fog lights for my Jeep,your fella is a gem!
And I for you!
Lmao! You and Daniel crack me up! I could totally visualize the situation because men do that stuff! I was wondering what that “ big building “ was in your backyard. I thought it was a guest house or something! Oh well the new garden construction looks lovely, I am sure you will make up for the infringement on your property. 😉
It looks worse in person. I'm almost embarrassed! Yes, making up for the infringement was, at one point, my life's mission. I think I'm OK now. Mimosas and meditation have worked wonders!
Best revenge Mary is you sipping 🥂 while waiting for the explanation 😂🌺
That was a raw moment and I knew I needed an "elixir".
Oh Daniel, what were you THINKING?? One thing I’m not clear on, Mary: did you KNOW he was taking down your potting shed and bench? I loved them both, and all your decor with it. It’s going to take me a little while to process through this 😉. But I’m excited to see your courtyard! (love your pink ring!)
I understand the time needed to process this...it took me a year! I was willing to sacrifice the shed. I didn't want a large building in the back and was under the impression his shop would be a small addition added to the existing shed. (Making the foot print 11 x 20 NOT 11 x 40) I really did have COVID that turned into pneumonia, so I wasn't paying attention until it was too late. I had no idea the bench was coming down.
Hello Mary! Always so nice to visit with you! I enjoyed this review. I found it so interesting how different designers lean towards different color palettes and yet it always seems to work! Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha! Oh yes Mary I do know of Mrs. Whaley! Let me start by saying....if someone told me Daniel and my Hubs were brothers.....boy could I believe it!!! LOL!! Seems these husbands always get us when were down!!! LOL! Daniel is so funny, and I so enjoy listening to him! You two are a hoot!! However, in Daniel's defense (and I am really on your side!) the workshop looks pretty good! I think your courtyard is going to be beautiful! Oh how I wish we were neighbors!! LOL!! Have a wonderful week and I will see you in the next one! Hey to Daniel! Hugs! :)
You are right. It could be much worse. I always try to "walk on the sunny side of the street", as the old song goes. I have a courtyard and Daniel has a vacation home...I mean a workshop! 😄 You have a great week. Hugs in return- Mary
Oh my goodness sorry to hear about your potting shed I hope you are getting a new potting shed 😊. An interesting book this week, very good photography. I can't honestly say it's one of my favorites as I'm not a lover of the dark and moody colors, I find them a bit claustrophobic. Oh my I sound awful but not my intent. Happy you and Daniel are friends again. Looking forward to next week. Take care
I understand your point, and felt the same. She is quite the up and coming designer. She is very talented and I felt it was important to showcase her work. Thanks for your comment- have a great weekend.
Oh my goodness. I’m still laughing. You threw a rock at the shed 😂😂😂. Well I would have felt the same BUT that courtyard is going to be BEAUTIFUL. P.S no other UA-cam channel gives me such a giggle. I feel like we’re best friends and yes I also have a Daniel that I am married to. Keepin it real.
That is very sweet. It's also encouraging to know someone else has a "Daniel". Thanks for watching and I really appreciate your thoughtful comment!
Mary, I absolutely adore you, but girlfriend l have to side with Daniel on this one. Us ladies pretty much have the entire house to our taste in design and functionality…right. All he wanted was a little space at the bottom of the garden to express his own creativity and a place to occasionally hide out. The fact that he chose the bottom of the garden tells me that he did have you in mind all along. He knew not to be out in the open, so as to not to disturb your Feng Shui. 😍 He truly loves you very much.
Logic is not lost on me...but sometimes I do run from it!
Oh no! I am sorry about your flowers. Your sweet little potting shed is gone now. But, I have faith in you. You can make this lovely as well.
Your faith in me is encouraging! Thanks, and I hope you have a great weekend!
Daniel doesn't look the sort to pull a fast one on ya, but I think he really did. He knew that COVID could leave you any minute and didn't waste a single moment executing his little scheme, I mean his virtuous plans. He built a house back there.
Wow 😳🤭😬
That was a very interesting conversation for sure. But
As far as I’m concerned, the problem is not really, resolved yet. Seems to me that the workshop can be divided in two parts a beautiful she shed, and a manly workshop. Just think a special small outdoor sitting room, cushy sofa, chandelier, lots of flowers an oasis in the backyard a place to read a book or take a nap.
Hated to hear about the Covid. Hopefully is all behind now ❤
See you next week ❤
Covid was no fun, for sure. I didn't think it would take me down as badly as it did. As far as the shed, I try to look optimistically at things, and this will be a good exercise in optimism!
Have a great week Dulce!
You as well
What your doing with the yard is going to be very beautiful 😻
I’m laughing 😂 so hard, I completely understand, you must have a sense of humor in your marriage because these things happen. P.S. Daniel, this may be on your headstone “He destroyed my potting shed”
That's a great idea!!! 😃
Dr John Campbell has doctors and new research on his vlog. He has posted about what can help long Covid recently. He is not hard to find on UA-cam if you are curious, Mary.
Charlotte- that is very thoughtful of you! I’ll have to look him up. The funny thing is- I find myself tiring quicker than I did prior to having Covid and another odd thing is I never had back problems until after Covid. Go figure?!
@@thetartantopiary On the show with Robert Clancy, MD, ivermectin is helping oxygen counts in blood cells. It is helping the spike proteins to stop clumping. Once anyone has Covid virus, it is forever in the system as with all viruses. I had Lyme when I was 15. Campbell gives research for zinc mineral, D3 vitamin. Finding a doctor to give ivermectin in the US is not easy. I have been reading and watching the New Jersey Medical Historical Society, with Turpentine Sheet Anchor Medicine, which Daniel would love, since Princeton scientists present papers. 3 ounces of Turpentine is lethal. Turpentine was used for parasites (CDC estimates 80% of US has parasites) malaria, cholera, gangrene and something else especially during the Civil War, but also before and after.
😂 Daniel took full advantage of unfortunate circumstances 😂
I think all husbands do it. My dad rototilled Mother's rose garden. My husband let the yard guy weed-eat my nearly flowering Black Eyed Susans that had been there 5 years. My husband is still alive.
It is a tale as old as time!
ДЯКУЄМО ЗА КРАСУ ВАС ДИВИТЬСЯ УКРАЇНА ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
I hope in real life you appreciate your intelligent, very capable husband who makes every effort to support and please you. There are others who see his beautiful qualities.
Is this my mother in law?
Dear Mary. What a sweet, funny response to my comment. Not your mother in law😅, just mother to 2 wonderful sons. Always scares me to see a wonderful couple bicker. Your series is just wonderful!! Love, love it and you and both of you!
@@surelyso1637 I completely understood where your comment was coming from. Your sons are lucky to have you!
@@thetartantopiary Thank you lovely girl!
Yikes 😱 But you know, at the end of the day I call this a win-win: Daniel gets a beautiful workshop, and you get a beautiful courtyard. (I won't ask if there's room for a potting shed...)
That's the way I choose to see it (a win-win). To answer the question you didn't ask...no potting shed, but I will have a potting table.
omg. she has the house and garden. if all ya'll want is a wee backwoods shed..... what's the big deal? hahahaha. but the poor girl had COVID!!!! GOODNESS ME!!!
"I see a red door and I want to paint it black"
I’m sitting here having such a good giggle. My hand is over my mouth. Daniel is hilarious. What would you ever do without him? Plants heal all wounds it’s all I can say. You just gotta love him. This UA-cam channel is fantastic but Daniel puts the icing on the cake Mary!😂
Give him a cot so he can move in.
Loved this so much! I can relate. Can’t wait to see the new courtyard. Please take us there often. And what will you do without a potting area? Isn’t there some space around the work shop or in it for you? Just a little corner or something?🤭
I have been working on this and think I have figured something out. I'll share that soon. Thanks for the encouraging comment. I feel your support!
@@thetartantopiary can’t wait to see what you’re creating. I know it’ll be great!
He did it when you couldn't say much. Patriarchy unbridled. If he were REALLY sorry, "IT" would be dismantled, the remains removed and donated to a good cause away from your premises. Shrugging shoulders and mumbled apologies are not a correction of wrongs done. I know this sounds like an extreme response, but I have witnessed these kind of tactics many times over in my almost 69 years. So tired of the strategy and how it gets what is wanted while we acquiesce to keep a relationship together. He's got his Mojo Dojo Casa House. Perhaps he might move in there. I hope you are feeling better now. Long Covid has been challenging. RIP your lovely perennial flowers. At least you have photos.🌺🌹🌼🌷🌻
You would be a great therapist! I have thought about everything you mentioned. I may have to get your phone number for future advice, and you can bill me by the hour! 😁
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Men 🤪
...you can't live with them, and you can't k!|| them! ( I didn't want to spell the real word)
Oh no HE DIDN’t…..😱 Mary ,my Grandson is an excellent attorney,we can take this all the way to the United States Supreme Court 🥲🥲🥲
Oh yes! I'm thinking this will fall under "crimes against plant life" or "the defacing of a garden district"! 😄