Welcome to Spring and Summer heaven! Having a bad day? It happens to all of us now and then. Deadlines creep up, kids need ‘extra’ attention, husbands travel too much or maybe the early Spring–Summer humidity just has the best of you. I have the PERFECT solution to help you snap back into shape—SHOPPING! Forget…
Do hotel flowers count as Friday flowers—of course they do! These lovely arrangements are from a recent wedding trip to Ireland. I have been saving them for a beautiful Spring day and today is that day. I love the idea of color blocking the hydrangea and viburnum like in the first picture. The ferns in…
I love it when a guest brings flowers…or champagne. A lovely house guest of mine must have cut every flower in her garden to bring me this beautiful assortment of blooms. There were at least four dozen daffodils—all from her home garden! Note to self—plant more bulbs. Arranging them took me a little while…
I love a wedding! The happy gathering of family and friends is just the thing to bring people together. Even grumpy people love a good wedding—well, most of them. The wedding location, the decorations, the guests and the flowers all set the mood for a good time. These lovely arrangements were at a recent…
Think Spring! Yes you heard me right—my brain has officially switched to all things Spring. I am dreaming of new planters and containers to fill my porches and patios. Y’all know I sold all of my planters with my Atlanta house when Mr. P promised to replace them…little did he realize how many planters…
Vienna, cathedrals and flowers on Friday. Is anyone feeling in need of a virtual get-a-way? Have a look at these beautiful flowers and forget about things for a moment. Trees full of pink roses are the perfect distraction. How amazing are these gladiolas, mums and dahlias. Take a little break from this…
Who still needs a Christmas decorating idea? I gathered a few for you on a recent trip to the beach. Whether you love the classic red and green or want to try something totally new, maybe one of these will inspire you to finish your decorating today. If you are one of those people…
