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True love manifests itself in many ways

February 16, 2013 By Gloria B. Collins

The shawl I used under this arrangement belonged to my mom, who left us too soon. She treasured it because it was given to her by someone very special. Now it has inspired me to create for Valentine's day. True love manifests itself in many ways. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Growth, Relationships, Work

Red Roses!

February 12, 2013 By Gloria B. Collins

Spouses * Lovers * Friends don't forget the classic beauty of red roses. Let GBC Style provide you with exquisite roses for Valentine's Day or any day of the year! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Friends, Relationships, Work

Quiet from the Inside Out

January 11, 2013 By Gloria B. Collins

Thank you Gene for my tea cup.  I was inspired to make the perfect arrangement to go with it. I remember you every time I use it. It's almost like the tea quiets me from the inside out. Reaching out to my soul and saying - shhh, it's time to just be still. May you find that peaceful moment in your days to be quieted from the inside out. … [Read more...]

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

Believe

December 11, 2012 By Gloria B. Collins

Believing in the spirit of Christmas is about finding those little moments in time that inspire us as we continue our journey through life. A good example is when I came back from a very exciting flower installation. I felt on top of the world. Well, normally I would share this great news with my parents, but now there was no one to share this … [Read more...]

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

My Humming Bride

August 6, 2012 By Gloria B. Collins

This very special bride chose these two humming birds for her bouquet. I think they nest beautifully on it, don't you agree? In addition she wanted a bit of bling. Thank you Becky from OoLala Flowers your assistance was so needed to make my bride's dream come true. Thank you Flower School of NY  for connecting me with Becky. It would have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Relationships, Uncategorized, Work

Why my egg is important?

August 5, 2012 By Gloria B. Collins

My Husband brings me eggs. He knows I adore flowers and would bring me flowers all the time. Now that I started my flower business he stopped. Unfortunately for me no more “I was thinking of you today gifts” Being clever and eager to please, he now brings me organic eggs. Eggs! Yes, gorgeous organic eggs bought from a local farmer’s market near … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: Summer 2012

summer flowers

June 27, 2012 By Gloria B. Collins

I love when my friends ask me to do flowers for their homes.  Lena was having a baby shower and asked if I could do arrangements the guests could take home.    So she bought beautiful glasses and I filled them with the most amazing assortment of summer flowers. Twenty glass in all were placed on her long tables to create a garland like effect. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friends, Relationships, Work

The Art of Collaboration

April 30, 2012 By Gloria B. Collins

We have come full circle in how we do business. Many small business owners have embraced the idea again of working in partnership with other small businesses. Sort of the old fashioned “you scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours”. Recently, I had the pleasure of working with James Bedell, a lighting specialist, desiring to teach his audience … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Contribution, Relationships, Work

Garden flowers for evening drinks

August 24, 2011 By Gloria B. Collins

Arranging blooms from the garden should be relaxed and carefree. These are my favorite arrangements. Summer entertaining brings guests outside to explore the beauty our gardens offer and company with friends  makes home grown meals a delight for all. ~enjoy~ … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Relationships

New Friends and the Magic of the Brimfield Antique Show

May 17, 2011 By Gloria B. Collins

I can’t believe that I've never been to the Brimfield Antique Show before! The Magic of the Brimfield Antique Show I owe a huge thanks to two Twitter friends, @The daily basics and @gaubuchondesign, who introduced me to the magic of Brimfield. They organized a Brimfield Tweet-up that brought together folks from all across the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friends, Relationships, Work

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Picking herbs and bits from the garden. #theygard Picking herbs and bits from the garden.  #theygardenanddraw #cottagegarden is such a joy for me as is my #art. Hope you are enjoying your day. ❤️
Left overs always are best the next day! #mixedmed Left overs always are best the next day! #mixedmedia #illustration #theygardenanddraw #homedesign #kitchenart
Gardening and drawing together bring pure joy! #th Gardening and drawing together bring pure joy! #theygardenanddraw #illustrationartists #illustrator #kitchenart #recipeartist
Making some kitchen art today. Staying loose and Making some kitchen art today.  Staying  loose and having fun.  #theygardenanddraw
As an Artist, there’s always time to make whatev As an Artist, there’s always time to make whatever brings us Joy. For the past few days, I’ve been traveling and exploring.  And now, it’s time to catch up with my prompts. Let’s see what’s growing in the garden. #theydrawandgarden 

Not sure what the prompt was before I sat to draw because I just wanted to capture this clematis before it passed. I used watercolor and Tombow brush pens.
Yesterday I went to my local nursery and picked th Yesterday I went to my local nursery and picked these beauties out for the garden. I just had to watercolor paint them #theydrawandgarden
As a little girl, I made my art to pass the time. As a little girl, I made my art to pass the time. But my grandfather saw something more and gave me my first unpaid commission.  I remember vividly the dining room table I sat at, and out of the blue, he came up to me with his loving voice and asked me to illustrate two intertwined trees, depicting the deep and ageless love a couple has for each other, a pretty deep ask for a ten-year-old. But I followed the brief and delivered. 

What he thought of the drawing must have been positive because I’m still draw. I didn’t get any negative comments. 

What happened to the young artist in you? #MindfulMonday #theydrawandgarden
Why not have fun drawing recipes. #foodillustratio Why not have fun drawing recipes. #foodillustration practice, practice, practice.
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