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,…
A Bridal Shower Inspired by Natural Terracotta Hues, Organic Textures & Hints of Moody Sage Greens
It is a creative gift whenever you work with clients, and brides — whose creative eye excites and challenges you, who wants to create truly special and personal details while putting an unique spin on elements often seen. That was the pleasure of working with Aneesa on both her Bridal Shower and wedding with Simon….
Traveling to … the Enchanting + Inspiring Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston
Be forewarned, this special place has since become one of my favorite travels for its sheer amount of inspiration, gorgeous indoor garden, art and architecture — but really its enchanting and mysterious unsolved case of stolen paintings that draws in all the intrigue! I always love learning about any new place I travel, and before…
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 Lush Mix of Pretty Yellows & Pastel June Blooms
oh, how fleeting you always are sweet, darling June … It seems we’re all being kept too busy these days, and June, the one month I have a softer place in my heart for — and perhaps it is because I celebrate another dance around the sun a few days into the month — but…
Lime Tart with a Saltine Cracker Crust
Summer days are becoming hotter and hotter, no matter where you are these days. Even this self-proclaimed pie lover finds the desire to not turn on the oven amongst these sweltering days, greater than the desire to bake a pie. It’s why I’ve been baking more easier, and quicker, galettes with puff pastry, stonefruit pandowdy…
A 1st Birthday + Christening Inspired by Noah’s Ark + Baby’s Love of Books
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…
Traveling to … afternoons in the Serra da Estrela :: from Avô to Covão d’Ametade
It was a toasty mid-July afternoon, post lunch and my cousin and I were looking for something to do — something cool, something preferably by the water, and wasn’t just lounging, somewhere somewhat nearby and had a shady place for us to grab a seat and refreshing drink. It was such a hot day already…
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…
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