Growing chrysanthemums this year has taught me a valuable lesson as an entrepreneur. That lesson? Striving for a healthy business/life balance is the ideal but it doesn’t always happen when you own your own business. We have to grow with the flow. Learning to grow with the flow I love chrysanthemums and their beautifully intricate petal … [Read more...]
Aging gracefully and practicing self-care
It seems I've hit my midlife marker rather quickly and am thinking more about aging gracefully and practicing self-care. What makes a woman beautiful at our age? I take great joy at listening to the advice given to me by the many women that I find empowering. And still, I ask myself this question over and over again, almost as if a genie will … [Read more...]
What I learned from floral designer Ariella Chezar of Ariella New York
The Flower School of New York gave me my proper training in floristry, and it was there I first learned about floral designer Ariella Chezar of Ariella New York. My business instinctively lead me to grow flowers myself in my cottage style cutting garden. As my business grows (neither obsession or hobby - although it is a bit of both as … [Read more...]
The Big Magic of doing things half-assed and what I learned from Elizabeth Gilbert
“Just listen to your creative heart.” This message is what Elizabeth Gilbert conveys in her latest book, Big Magic. Perhaps it is a coincidence, but I’ve often noticed - as I’m sure you have - experiences in life that seemingly come out of nowhere. These experiences could be ideas, thoughts, or visions that come to you when you’re least … [Read more...]
Moving forward and slowing down
Why is it that moving forward and slowing down is not always easy? Self-care is a challenge for all business owners, and I am no exception. These past spring and summer months have left me feeling drained and exhausted and no opportunity for slowing down. I overlooked self-care and overdid it by pouring all my energy into growing my small … [Read more...]
How my cottage garden has influenced my floral design style
I find that my cottage garden has influenced my floral design style primarily because of my approach to gardening. My gardening style is loose and sometimes feels by conventional standards that I'm neglecting the garden when in fact I'm more negotiating with nature. The plants that choose to be there, thrive and I'm less rigid and … [Read more...]
Vibrant colors that make me smile.
Peek out and look at my garden
Who will get the berries first? The critters? … [Read more...]
Just a little something from the garden
Run to your local garden and create this lovely bouquet. It's easy just pick a bloom then a second, then the third and so on and so on until your heart is delighted. … [Read more...]
Slowing myself to live better
Slow home living means to me, slowing down oneself, ones inner self, to live better. A beautiful hobby cultivating my growing flower business. Hobbies encourage a peaceful mind. ~enjoy yours~ … [Read more...]