A handmade gift is certainly my favorite. It’s a lovely reason to slow down, spend time creating, baking, gathering and sharing a bit of love with others. I‘ve made and gifted a different ornament over the years, but last year’s Botanical Clay Ornaments might be my favorite! A handmade ornament, whether for yourself…
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…
Whimsical Garden Flowers & Vintage Teas … a lovely way to say “I Love You”
Whether you’re living your single life or happily married or with kiddos, it’s time to show yourself a little love and attention this Valentine’s Day, in fact let’s make sure we do it everyday!! Some of you may already know, but I’ve never been a big Valentine’s day person, for me personally I just don’t feel there…
Portraits of Christmas
Winter, the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for talks beside the fire. it is the time for Home… – Edith Sitwell This year everything looks and feels different, and that includes the holiday season that has naturally become the warm comforting celebration for another year. There aren’t large family gatherings or all…
Floral Inspiration :: A Bright + Colorful Arrangement Inspired by Dutch Floral Still-Life Paintings
It is quite unlike me to be madly in love with a bright and colorful floral arrangement, but there is something so magical, so ethereal about this piece that it has become one of those cherished and special creations. Every element and moment was perfection; from the perfectly bloomed Cherry Brandy Roses and delicately blush…
Effortless Autumn Decorating … & the Easiest Wreath You Can Make this Season!
This Autumn, and holiday season, we’re pairing life back. Stripping down the to do’s, must do’s, should do’s – the back and forth, the end of week feeling of wondering where time has gone. Life has become more and more demanding. so much so that the joy and bliss of thoroughly enjoying the end of…
Winter Decorating with Fresh Eucalyptus
Oh winter, we have a tumulus relationship it’s true. I can’t say I’ve grown to enjoy or accept this season, but I’ll accept my winter blues when the cold bitter rolls in, and the snow on its tail too. How do I overcome months of hibernation? By surrounding myself with plenty of things that bring…
Handmade Holiday :: Rosemary Place Cards
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… except when it involves hectic schedules and endless to-do lists. This year, I’m determined to not let holiday craziness, both personally and within the business, get the best of me, or in the way of savoring this magical season. This is one of the most magical times of the…
Whimsical Holiday Decor You Can Easily Pull Together for Your Holiday Party
Have you been relishing in your beautiful and magical holiday home decor for a few weeks, or are you still waiting to get the perfect tree to deck. Whether your home is totally decorated, one thing is for certain, holiday entertaining and parties will be a plenty! My family was lucky enough to have our…
Handmade Holiday : DIY Eucalyptus Garland Holiday Card Display
The house is trimmed, and gift buying is almost done, now all that’s left to do is to write some thoughtful holiday cards. As we head into the second week of December you may already be receiving holiday cards, and if you’re anything like me, every year the one part of decorating I struggle with…
