Painterly Peonies
Impressions of an exotic bouquet….
Collecting Artful Floral Containers
There is something so sublime about the combination of flowers and exquisite pots or vases. It is a beautiful marriage of nature and art. Lately, I've been starting to enlarge my collection of floral pots and vases while I pass on those that no longer suit my style to others.
Styling an Autumn Garden Floral
The colors of fall infuse the garden with a sense of the moment. Orange mums, burnt red dahlias and soft sage green hydrangeas reflect the hues of falling leaves and are simple to style and bring inside.
How to Make a Hydrangea Wreath
The midsummer heat is starting to fade the bright pinks and lavender hues of our hydrangeas to soft mauves and greens. This is when I usually cut the remaining blooms to bring inside to use for decorating.
A Festive Fall Pumpkin Table
What a fun surprise! A few weeks ago I won a giveaway on Craftberry Bush for these festive cloth pumpkins. Last week they arrived in beautiful shades of copper and ivory from Timewashed, an Etsy store that features lovely handmade and vintage goods.
Vintage Wine and Mulberry Hues: An Early Fall Table
This September table design marks the passage between the two seasons, reflecting the remnants of summer while welcoming the beauty of fall
A Painted Garden...
The art of the garden is, for me, an endless subject of personal fascination. I adore visiting and touring gardens of all styles to see the work of inspiring designers. Every space is unique and seems to possess a different ambiance based on the plant choices, lighting, climate and natural topography that is a part of the environment.
The French Laundry Culinary Garden
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Amazingly, autumn has already arrived with yesterday the official first day of fall! The summer garden is now in its final phases and I am clearing out debris of a successful vegetable harvest.