When it comes to wedding flowers no variety can quiet compete with roses and peonies, but there is a beautiful bloom that I’ve been seeing more and more of – the clematis. Originating in Japan and then in Europe centuries ago, clematis is still a popular garden plant, beloved for their distinct and vibrant climbing hues, and are one of my…
The Best Vanilla Ice Cream
So I’m going back to the very first recipe I posted on this blog, which so happened to appear exactly one year ago today. And to no surprise, of course it was ice cream. Now the recipe for this classic vanilla ice cream was and is amazing. It most definitely holds up to its name, it…
Picnic Inspired Weddings
I’m having a thing with picnics lately. Perhaps it’s because International Picnic Day is Sunday, or that the weather has been so lovely it must be enjoyed by sitting outside on a blanket. Carefree days eating an ice cream cone beneath a tree, there is so much to love when it comes to the sweet simplicity of summer,…
A Puppy + Storybook Baby Shower
Earlier this month I was lucky enough to put together the sweetest baby shower for my dear cousins. Last year it was this fun outdoor Gatsby bridal shower for them, and this year a baby shower, with no specific theme, but filled with nods of the parents-to-be’s favorite childhood storybooks and puppies. Orange blooms, touches of navy blue…
Floral Inspiration : Romantic + Boho Garden Roses
Boy, do I have the prettiest florals for you today. I first shared a snippet here, but I don’t know about you, but I’m just smitten over the soft hues popping against whimsical yellows. It’s how I think a whimsical English garden filled with roses would look like. It’s perhaps my favorite floral arrangement I’ve…
Elderflower Grapefruit Fizz
Valentine’s Day is SUNDAY! And it just isn’t as romantic without lovely conversations over a good glass of wine or cocktail. Since this year’s theme was roses, flowers were needed for a cocktail especially made for a day of Love. And so the Elderflower Grapefruit Fizz was created, the perfect compliment to this romantic cookies and roses Valentine’s day…
Cookies, Cocktails + Roses Valentine’s Day
I really can’t deny that Valentine’s Day is one of the prettiest holidays, second to Christmas of course, but it is my favorite holiday when it comes to flowers! It’s when my creative juices start flowing and I can play with pretty blooms, creating inspiring ideas to share on this holiday of “LOVE.” This year with…