The serenity of green and white is always a favorite combination when I do centerpieces or tablescapes. White, a symbol of purity, is especially appropriate for new beginnings such as weddings, however, I love it for almost every occasion. The hues of creamy white and ivory are my special favorites. In fact, there are as […]
Although I love the allure of the gorgeous hues in the spring and summer garden, I am partial to the simplicity of green and white flower arrangements year round. The palate of green and white is simple, serene, and soothing. Sometimes just an effortless arrangement of variegated foliage in a vase can make an elegant […]
It all began in a garden … “Then the Lord planted a garden…” (Genesis 2:8, NLT). After creating the universe this was the very next thing on His agenda. The Master Gardener himself appreciated the splendor of a beautiful garden. Many gardeners even regard the art of gardening as a spiritual journey of sorts. There […]
Earlier this week I had the chance to tour a daylily garden known as Bush Gardens II in Headland, Alabama just days before the annual daylily festival scheduled for this Saturday. What a prolific showing of literally thousands of colorful lilies! Literally every flower bed on their property was overflowing with the trumpet shaped beauties. […]
Soon after my lovely niece, Alyson McGee and her fiance, Ryan Gembala announced their engagement, my little sister, Patti Smith, and I almost immediately started making plans to have her Bridesmaid’s Luncheon in Athens, Georgia. My sister, Claire, also entrusted us to create arrangements for the reception as well. Alyson had grown up visiting […]
The Northeast Mississippi Rose Society’s annual 14th Rose Show is always a favorite gardening attraction in the Tupelo area, and this year’s was no exception. The show had to be postponed by one week due to inclement weather which had affected the rose blooms. And it was well worth the wait! What a brilliant display […]
For years now I have made the drive from south Alabama to north Mississippi, but never have made the time to detour off I-65 north to a little town called Jemison, home of Petals of the Past until yesterday. I had heard about it for years, and a friend recently mentioned that I should make […]
Although my Mother was noted for her gorgeous hybrid roses, one of her other most prized garden flowers was the peony. Peonies, a favorite flower for Southern brides, also make spectacular additions to floral arrangements. I always looked forward to peeking into her garden during the first of May to see them bursting into magnificent […]
Although I love to have the occasion to do large, elaborate centerpiece floral arrangements for a special event or party, this is not the “real” world for me most of the time. So many of us love to entertain, but don’t have the time, energy or resources to create a time-consuming arrangement. Before rushing to […]
“A Tribute to Mom” was the theme of the Wiregrass Rose Society’s 4th annual show held this past Saturday in Dothan, AL. Rosarians in the area entered their prized roses from many different classifications: hybrid tea, grandiflora, floribunda, climbers and shrubs. Unique displays were also exhibited to show off individual blooms: Painter’s Palette, English Box […]
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