Today I’m sharing an adorable 1st Birthday and Christening Celebration inspired by subtle Noah’s Ark details, baby Jayden’s love of books, and a soft sage green and cream color palette. What was even more special about creating this event, was working with an amazing team of vendors, almost all female owned … each one making…
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…
A Bridal Shower Inspired by a Boho Greek Desert Garden
What first began as a bridal shower inspired by a boho dessert rose garden, quickly transported us to desert-like mountain gardens of Greece once bride to be, Sandy saw Elia’s lovely room — a simple, airy space but with a stunning climbing bougainvillea, rich in pink magenta hues that had taken over the ceiling. That…
My Favorite Fresh Tomato Sauce for Any Recipe
I couldn’t really choose a favorite vegetable, especially one that has been homegrown with love and hand churned soil — but if I must, it is quite an easy choice — the tomato. Lovely ripe, sweet and plump with juice, and all the varieties please! I love a Kumato Brown, Golden Jubilee yellow, the smaller…
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,…
Floral Inspiration :: Boho Terracotta Hues meet French Country Garden
Listen, truly listen to what plays in the quiet. the birdsong grows and grows with each and every passing day, within different pockets of nature, in trees as they begin their bloom once again, singing different tones and melodies, and though still in harmony — these are Spring’s sweet hints it nears once more ….. You…
