As I’ve mentioned before, I love favors. For a recent baby shower, I bought a few six packs of annuals and potted them in biodegradable pots to give as thank yous. The mass of favor flowers also served as an instant decoration, beautifully covering the cabinet in my entryway. I added little “Merci Beaucoup” flags …
Did you know that there’s a disadvantage to living on a property with nearly 200 rose bushes? (I know, it’s hard to imagine.) Winter. Roses need to be pruned heavily in the wintertime in order to bloom abundantly through the rest of the year. This means that from January through March, the front of our …
I planted a few flowers in an Easter basket for our front “porch,” and they’re surprisingly cheerful for such a small amount of effort! I love seeing them on my way in and out; they’re a nice reminder that it’s almost Easter. I bought the basket at a dollar store and used leftover plants from …
I often wait until the last minute to decorate for holidays (and generally don’t care […]
In honor of the week’s snow storms, I have a snowman you can make from the comfort of your warm and toasty home. Your feathered friends will love you for it! But then you should head outside to make a real one — you know, for those of us who will go without! Greg and …
Even though I love the look of themed Christmas trees, Greg and I have so many sentimental ornaments […]
I’ve only been gardening for about two years. My lack of gardening experience is complicated by living in a completely different climate than the one I grew up in (California vs. Missouri). I can’t believe how different gardens are here from what I observed in my mom’s garden for years. Annuals don’t actually die, tulips …
Terrariums — especially the adorable, miniature kind — have made a comeback over the […]
The inspiration for my bridesmaids’ bouquets was the one I carried in my best friend’s wedding. I was more than inspired, actually; I completely copied it. I loved her sleek and gorgeous coral bouquets and so, when it was my turn to get married, I looked up her florist. This particular florist prides itself on …
For cute, cheap and convenient pots, turn to teacups instead of the standard clay variety. If you’re like me, you have a large collection in your cabinets already. If not, thrift stores often have pretty, inexpensive options. You can just set the plants inside in the pots they came in (as shown), or actually fill …