I took my first trip to Vermont this weekend, a quick short non-sightseeing trip to celebrate a college friend’s gorgeous late summer sunset wedding atop a beautiful Vermont mountain. But it took this charming trip and a quaint Sunday drive before returning home, to appreciate just how much every shade of red is necessary and…
Summer Sunflower Centerpiece
This past weekend my parents and I hosted a few of our neighbors for a lovely end of summer dinner. For most of us, it was actually the first time meeting each other. It was a beautiful afternoon and night, couldn’t have asked for better weather. I have plenty of recipes coming up that are perfect…
Early Fall Florals
About two weeks ago I was asked to make a very last-minute floral arrangement. With no time to head to the flower market, I had to get creative with what my garden had to offer. Flowers have been scarce, left is mostly greens, foliage and a few purple dahlias, which were just beginning to bloom again. Since I…
Thanksgiving Centerpiece with The Bouqs Company
Have you heard about The Bouqs Company? They are the new floral delivery service becoming popular for their beautiful flowers picked from sustainable farms on the side of an active volcano in South American. How awesome does that sound, and with fans like Lauren Conrad and Oprah, Bouqs are becoming widely known for their beautiful and sustainable flowers. So…