Ikebana; the Japanese art of flower arranging that emphasizes form & balance — symbolizing the beauty & essence of all components in Nature working in harmony. Ikebana expresses strong emotions through its four principles of a fresh approach, movement, balance & harmony, while highlighting its three elements; line, color & mass. Ikebana designs use fewer…
Floral Inspiration :: Autumnal Terracotta Textures
In almost every floral piece I hand off or create for a special occasion, there is always a foraged stem or two from my garden, no matter the season…and come Autumn there are those certain blooms whose seasonal transformation I look forward to every year. This year, between back to back events and a trip,…
Effortless Heirloom Tomato Tartelettes
I felt the changing of the season almost immediately, then the first brisk morning came … but before summer’s end, I’m going to get my full of as many garden and heirloom tomatoes, and also of white peaches, that have been quite the sweet year. Especially after 2 years of not being able to taste…
Floral Inspiration :: A Still Life of Late Spring Wildflowers
It was all about the vibrant soft hues from these late spring wildflower blooms, I brought home two weeks ago; somehow left behind from the previous wedding and blended into my couple’s decor. I couldn’t simple part with them or have them simply tossed, knowing they had been arranged with loves … but also with…
Romancing the Start of Spring :: 3 Styling Inspirations for an Ever-Blooming New Season
Today we welcome April, another month, another season evolving with new days of living … and after quite some time of not sharing on the blog, of which I like to call more a creative journal, I happy to share some of the things that have been inspiring me this Spring season. Hopefully it will…
Monthly Reflections…a slow moving January
It’s been quite a long time since I’ve done a monthly reflections and inspired by post. This year I’m challenging myself to really stick to sharing my monthly reflections and the things that have inspired me, anything that left a mark on me and that I think you might enjoy or find some use in…
Traveling to … Revisiting Old Favorites :: Belém + Baixa de Lisboa
For the last few years every time I am in Lisboa, I naturally spend some time with my loving aunt and uncle in Charneca the Caprica, a quaint neighborhood of the Costa da Caparica beach coast. And whenever possible I always like to take advantage of location to see and do something new within Lisboa….
A Berry Sour Cream Custard Pie with Phyllo Crust
Pie is most certainly my favorite thing to make. Often on afternoon making pie dough, getting my fingers into the cold butter and flour, it’s like a beautiful mental trip or therapy session. It soothes the soul. Can I say that’s really the secret to any yummy flaky pie dough. And when it comes to…
A Wallpaper Accent Wall with Photowall
A lover of all things from another time in history, withered details that evoke an aged beauty and tell a story — it makes me so happy to see all the love textured walls that resemble plaster, peeling wallpaper and paint that has withstood the time, has been getting these days. Some are lucky to…
At Home Entertaining :: A New Season of Celebrating Life’s Moments // A Sweet Mix of Ideas to Decorate Your Special Events At Home
From a Honeybee Birthday, to a Boho English Garden Shower & late Spring Rose Gold inspired Wedding…. It’s no secret I love any, and all, al fresco gatherings and at home gatherings, even a joyous morning coffee!! Naturally doing all things and entertaining outside in the open air is part of my soul. To me,…
