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10 Tips for a Slow Home Christmas

December 3, 2020 By Gloria B. Collins

10 Tips for a Slow Home Christmas | Gloria B. Collins

If you’ve never heard of the concept of Slow Home Living, it means slowing oneself down, one’s inner self, to live better. This holiday season I want to share with you 10 tips for a Slow Home Christmas that will help you find the joy you so richly deserve.   I know that celebrating the holidays during a pandemic is not something … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Growth, Relationships, Slow Home Living

Paper Dolls

April 3, 2020 By Gloria B. Collins

The Importance of Making Paper Dolls During a Global Pandemic | Gloria B. Collins

I've learned the importance of making paper dolls during a global pandemic.  With everything going on in the world around us, I felt that this month wasn't the right time to track our progress on anything in particular.  If anything, most people have found themselves consumed with surviving the global pandemic and what they need to do … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Growth, Hobbies, Relationships

10 Tips for Entertaining Overnight Guests in Your Home

May 2, 2019 By Gloria B. Collins

Entertaining overnight guests in your home can often leave you feeling overwhelmed and preparing for an extended visit, so guests feel comfortable in your home, can be rather challenging. No fear! I'm here to share with you some tips which, when I follow, make the time with my guests enjoyable and memorable. No matter the headcount, preparation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Friends, Leisure, Relationships

Meet Marybeth Wehrung of Stars of the Meadow, a Hudson River Valley Flower Farmer

October 4, 2018 By Gloria B. Collins

Marybeth Wehrung of Stars of the Meadow

I want to introduce you to Marybeth Wehrung of Stars of the Meadow. Marybeth is a Hudson River Valley flower farmer that I am privileged to know and work with. Though this post was challenging for me to write, I’m glad that I did not let my doubtful inner voice hamper me from introducing you to my friend and flower farmer. Flower Farming with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Flowers, Friends, Gardening, Relationships

Urban Camping in SoHo New York

February 2, 2018 By Gloria B. Collins

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Get your girlfriend and head to the Arlo SoHo Lunching with a girlfriend to catch up and to share the good the bad and the ugly is always uplifting, especially when it turns into urban camping. Recently my friend Dawn of PlumAGE 59 and I met up in SoHo and enjoyed camping in NYC. If you’re unfamiliar with Urban Camping, this article … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friends, Growth, Hobbies, Leisure, Relationships, Sketchbook, Slow Home Living, Uncategorized, Water Colors Tagged With: Fun things to do, Girl Friends, hudson valley wedding, Joy, Lunch, NYC, SoHo, urban sketching, watercolor

What I learned from floral designer Ariella Chezar of Ariella New York

October 24, 2015 By Gloria B. Collins

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...]

Filed Under: Anniversaries, Flowers, Friends, Growth, Relationships, Weddings

Time for a coffee break

July 12, 2013 By Gloria B. Collins

a plate of flowers with a cup of love. You deserve a little break now. ~enjoy~ … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alone Time, Flowers, Friends, Leisure, Relationships, Uncategorized

The Dynamic Duo that one me over

June 27, 2013 By Gloria B. Collins

Last week I was good to myself.  How often do you treat yourself to something that really moves you? Taking classes to sharpen my skills is a simple way to lift the spirit and regenerate the creative juices. I had the pleasure of taking a flower design class with two amazing master designers,  Holly Chapple  and Francoise Weeks.  Each … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Flowers, Growth, Relationships, Uncategorized, Weddings, Work

Family time in Rome

June 20, 2013 By Gloria B. Collins

  TRIP TO ROME Recently my sister in law turned 50.  We were very fortunate to celebrate with her in Roma, a spectacular and beautiful city.  My husband's brother and three sisters along with their spouses spent the weekend enjoying the sights, sounds, tastes and aromas of this ancient city. Together we shared memories of years past while … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alone Time, Family, Growth, Leisure, Relationships, Uncategorized

Ethereal Centerpiece

February 23, 2013 By Gloria B. Collins

Floating orchids create a dramatic and ethereal centerpiece for your wedding or other special events. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Flowers, Relationships, Weddings, Work

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