Painterly Peonies
Impressions of an exotic bouquet….
Hyacinths in Blue
I’ve been meaning to post these hyacinth photos for the longest time but life gets busy as you may know and the seasons pass. Delft blue is an unusual color for flowers but I love this crisp colorful hue in early spring. When these hyacinths bloom in their blue and white porcelain pot I know that spring on the back patio has officially begun!
Garden Journal: Remnants of the Summer Garden
I’ve realized that I measure time in flowers, that each year is summarized in the form of a home grown bouquet. This season dahlias in a range of pinks and burgundy were most memorable and are still blooming beautifully now in late September.
October Floral Arrangement
Garden Journal: Gifts of the New Season
Fall Art Collection
Painterly Peonies
I have been wanting to move toward a new color palette lately and these dramatic and earthy blooms seemed like the perfect way to experiment with heavier more opulent hues in my work.
Spring Obsession Art Show
The 26th Annual Spring Obsession Art Competition at Ironstone Vineyards is a lovely celebration of art, wine and flowers. It is an art show and sale that coincides with the annual release of the Ironstone Obsession wines and the splendor of spring which is marked with daffodils blooming throughout the property.
Growing Cafe au Lait Dahlias
Cafe au lait dahlias are cultivated for their beauty and stunning colors. They are often used in wedding bouquets and are well known for their unique, frilly petals and large size.
The Joy of Botanical Painting
Creating botanical paintings is a joyful and rewarding process. It celebrates the beauty of something simple and abundant in nature while capturing the essence and individuality of flowers.
Collecting Artful Floral Containers
There is something so sublime about the combination of flowers and exquisite pots or vases. It is a beautiful marriage of nature and art. Lately, I've been starting to enlarge my collection of floral pots and vases while I pass on those that no longer suit my style to others.
Styling an Autumn Garden Floral
The colors of fall infuse the garden with a sense of the moment. Orange mums, burnt red dahlias and soft sage green hydrangeas reflect the hues of falling leaves and are simple to style and bring inside.
How to Make a Hydrangea Wreath
The midsummer heat is starting to fade the bright pinks and lavender hues of our hydrangeas to soft mauves and greens. This is when I usually cut the remaining blooms to bring inside to use for decorating.
A Festive Fall Pumpkin Table
What a fun surprise! A few weeks ago I won a giveaway on Craftberry Bush for these festive cloth pumpkins. Last week they arrived in beautiful shades of copper and ivory from Timewashed, an Etsy store that features lovely handmade and vintage goods.
Vintage Wine and Mulberry Hues: An Early Fall Table
This September table design marks the passage between the two seasons, reflecting the remnants of summer while welcoming the beauty of fall
A Painted Garden...
The art of the garden is, for me, an endless subject of personal fascination. I adore visiting and touring gardens of all styles to see the work of inspiring designers. Every space is unique and seems to possess a different ambiance based on the plant choices, lighting, climate and natural topography that is a part of the environment.
The French Laundry Culinary Garden
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Some of my favorite floral varieties this season have been grown from seed along with our vegetable garden which is contained in elevated beds.