Month: November 2010

Poinsettia – The Christmas Star
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Poinsettia – The Christmas Star

Alternatively known as the Flame Leaf or the Flower of the Holy Night, poinsettias are popular adornments in churches, homes and offices all through the Christmas season. The star-shaped leaves of the flowering plant are symbolic of the Star of Bethlehem and the color red represents the blood sacrifice through Jesus’ crucifixion. Legend has it […]

Autumn Brilliance
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Autumn Brilliance

As the days shorten and grow dark, I crave a little brightness in my life. Vivid balls of orange – pin cushion Protea – fill the need. Everyone benefits from a little floral sunshine brightening the darker days of autumn. Pin cushion Protea tucked into a vase with golden Vanda orchids combine in an arrangement […]

Ivory Elegance
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Ivory Elegance

This Thanksgiving I am thinking simple and fun for my table décor. I’ve gathered up a collection of brown and ivory serving pieces. This wonderful assortment of dishes with nothing matching makes it easy to add an extra guest or two. No need to worry about having enough of the same plates. Whew! Now that […]

Gilded Centerpiece
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Gilded Centerpiece

Once Halloween is over, I hate to throw away the beautiful pumpkins and gourds. They are just too lovely. Time to re-use and re-purpose – yes, this centerpiece is just the ticket for the recycler. Have your pumpkins gilded – gold, copper or silver – they are all lovely. Then, add them into your centerpiece […]

Lime Tower
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Lime Tower

Summer may be over but you do not need to give up the vivid colors of summer blooms quite yet. The fabulous dahlias will be here to enjoy until first frost. Add the kicky zest of fresh limes (yes, they are real!) and you have an eye catching floral design. Even better, this arrangement overflows […]

Carnations for the Centaur
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Carnations for the Centaur

Vivid ideas with pragmatic solutions. Blazing enthusiasm with unswerving determination. Also, naïve optimism with piercing insight. These are the paradoxical qualities of the Sagittarius. And the S. American carnations. Originally cultivated in Egypt for over 2,000 years, these delicate albeit durable blooms have crowned the emperors of Rome and Greece. Today, they continue to be […]

Muted Autumn
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Muted Autumn

When I think of autumn, I think of yellow, red and orange – all the fiery hues of the season. Oh, how I love these! But, there is so much more to choose from. The dusty rose of sedum and muted hue of slate blue hydrangea combines with the antiqued ivory of Queen Anne’s lace […]