Several years into my career as a florist, I bought an older “little, but quaint,” two story brick home and excitedly embraced several decorating challenges including wallpapering a stairwell! Picture if you will, a tall ladder turned sideways leaning against…
Does it really matter what you call your decorating style? My answer is “maybe,” if only because it can make things easier if you want to tell someone about your home. I have often been asked how my home is…
Do you grow larkspur, cockscomb, yarrow, strawflowers, or globe amaranth in your garden? Not only are all of these flower varieties beautiful as cut flowers when placed in a compatible container filled with water…they can provide twice the beauty because…
So the wedding date is set…there’s lots to do, including choosing a florist. How will you decide which florist is best for you? Starting early is a good idea…6 months to a year ahead of the wedding. Some florists in our metropolitan area may already be booked for your chosen date as early as a year out!
This year Sunday, May 10, is Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is always the second Sunday in May. Do you know why?
Most of us love having fresh flowers in our homes. They are beautiful, often fragrant, and help us feel connected to nature. They are something we might splurge on because they really aren’t necessary…but we want them….and wish they would last forever!
A DIY approach to flowers for a wedding will save you money and can be fun! Don’t be surprised or overwhelmed if the process has a few nerve-wracking bumps. Even an experienced florist hits a few bumps now and then has to remain flexible.
The beauty of a holiday table is always enhanced when our eyes are drawn to the center of the table by a “centerpiece”. There are lots of options for table centerpieces!
Most of us enjoy looking at furniture or artwork or other decorative items in our living spaces…things that we love for their beauty or sentimental value. How we arrange or display them can make a striking difference in how much we enjoy them!
You don’t have to know that the color wheel is made up of 12 colors called hues to use colors effectively. Most likely you already use your learned color skills on a daily basis…
When I have flowers in my home, my own search for “the right container” always, always starts with knowing where the finished arrangement will go (my aesthetic feelings would be easily hurt if the container was not the right character for the space).
In past years, I’ve had the opportunity to travel widely in France. On most trips, I’ve heard French people talking about the “mariage” (French spelling) of a certain wine, or cheese, or pate when consumed with a specific dish.