Category Archives: News

The haute couture trend of the moment is oh, so feminine! Clothing and accessories are filled with floral accents, lace, ruffles, pearls and beads for detailing…all the feminine touches that we know and love. Why not add ‘real’ flowers to … Continue reading →

Do you miss the scent of pine when you take out all the holiday decorations?  I do!  The house seems so empty and the fabulous holiday fragrance is gone.  Paperwhites are the best floral “quick fix”.  A single plant can … Continue reading →

The busy holiday season just flies by. It seems there is not a spare moment for rest and reflection. Then, January arrives and time stands still. At least we hope so! Finally, a moment for you to meditate and focus … Continue reading →

Oh the weather outside is frightful, But the fire is so delightful! And since we’ve no place to go, Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. January snow is such a treat for the skier. For those of … Continue reading →

The stark, bare branches with just a few leaves (Nandina) that change color before falling signify the inevitable change which is an integral part of life. This bewitching ensemble fills one with optimism and sets the tone for the events … Continue reading →

Happy New Year! In my world, New Year’s celebrations scream for white.  After all the chaos and bright colors (I do love red!) of December, white is a welcome relief before the red returns with Valentine’s Day. (Yes, it is … Continue reading →

Sometimes a bloom is so exquisite that it needs proper reverence and respect. The Asiatic lily is just such a flower.  So dramatic, so glorious, it stands tall and beautiful requiring minimal accent. A simple glass cube with a bamboo … Continue reading →

Here comes Santa Claus, Here comes Santa Claus, Right down Santa Claus Lane, Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer Pullin’ on the reins. Bells are ringin’, children singin’, All is merry and bright. So hang your stockings and say … Continue reading →

I love to gift flowers this season.  They’re always the right size.  They can be big and glorious to keep up with the expectations this festive season.  Everyone loves to receive flowers.  To make the gift extra special, I chose … Continue reading →

From the rules of etiquette that restricted lovers from the Victorian era to express their passion, emerged the language of flowers. As this mysteriously ciphered language emerged, particular messages were assigned to specific flowers. So, protected deep within the blooming … Continue reading →