Next to roses, my Mother’s favorite spring garden bloom was, without a doubt, the peony. These sumptuous, fragrant flowers only bloom for about three weeks during the end of April and first of May in north Mississippi. Mrs. Ada Guthrie, one of my Mother’s mentors and a gracious Southern lady in her own right, […]
Celebrating the joys of our risen Savior this Easter day! Below are a few Easter inspired floral designs that I’ve created using the rye grass that I planted several weeks ago.. The gorgeous white hydrangeas were shared by SueMarie Coe at a garden club plant swap, and were used at her daughter’s beautiful wedding over […]
When the first tiny vibrant confetti blooms of forsythia appear along with the delicate Bradford Pear, plum, and cherry blooms of the season, I just naturally get inspired to start bringing some of this grandeur inside. While at the same time, all of the new garden center additions, give me inspiration to start redoing garden […]
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 […]
I love everything about weddings – from festive prenuptial parties to the actual celebration of the “Big Day” itself. Weddings are a joyous time to reunite family members and relatives as well as cherished friends from near and afar. A recent engagement celebration to honor Jennifer and Ross Stone was held at the bride’s home […]
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