Living Easter Baskets

Easter, the season of celebrating life and hope, is one of my favorite holidays as the resurrection of Christ is observed.  Childhood memories linger of  live bunnies, ducks, chickens, gathering brightly colored eggs, new Easter dresses often designed and made by my Mother (always complemented by white gloves and the perfect straw hat with ribbons […]

In Praise of Spring!

What a difference a week makes!  With temperatures in the low 70’s lower Alabama is experiencing a true taste of spring.  While perusing local garden centers and on my daily run this weekend, the vibrant busts of wondrous spring color forecasts the promise of spring and new life… I spotted a few azaleas just starting […]

Celebrating A Year of Blogging…

I have just celebrated my “blogging” anniversary!  Over ninety posts and a year later,  I am thankful for this new adventure.  My two sisters actually came up with the idea of my starting a  floral design inspired blog during Christmas of 2012.  I credit all of my floral design inspiration, love for flowers, and gardening […]

A Winter Rhapsody of White

The simplicity of  white is one of my favorite floral design themes.  Especially this time of year,  white flowers lend a sophisticated and unpretentious adornment to any room.  White flowers are chic and sophisticated and are always in good taste.   Many plants and fresh flowers are long lasting and can  literally last for several […]