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...]
Cultivating my cottage garden
Recently, the color of our home changed from a drab yellow to a brilliant bright white and accented with black shutters. I think we've managed to cultivate the perfect backdrop for future pictures of the seasonal flowers from my cottage garden. Cultivating my cottage garden My goal was to use our 1840's farmhouse as a backdrop to weave the … [Read more...]
Spring Wedding Flowers: Lily-of-the-valley
These delicate little spring wedding flowers known as lily-of-the-valley have the sweetest of all perfumes in my opinion and are by far my favorite spring flower to incorporate in a bride's bouquet. May lilies, ladders to heaven or Virgin's tears of joy, are some of the old names given to this precious and delicate little flower. Picking and … [Read more...]
Cottage garden wedding flowers
Cottage Garden wedding flowers Last summer I had the pleasure of growing these fragrant cottage garden wedding flowers in what I call my wedding garden. Can you see how beautifully different these flowers really are in comparison to most flowers purchased at your local store? My seasonal garden flowers are grown sustainably. Slow grown seasonal … [Read more...]
Jenn and James’ Wedding
James and Jenn's story book spring wedding took place at the Brotherhood Winery in the Hudson Valley region of NY. Most pictures were photographed by the talented Sara Wight who captured Jenn and James' special day. Jenn's must-have "bloom" is the decadently gorgeous white peony, which I gladly featured in her bouquet, her bridal party, and … [Read more...]
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...]
Early bird in NYC gets the shot
Blooms from my Garden
Beginning to pick from the #vintage garden can't wait till it really starts to produce. … [Read more...]
Babies Breath
All brides are not created equal. This bride wanted something very simple that worked within her budget but still looked spectacular. I suggested beautiful "Alabaster" and "Patience" white roses with a splash of "Brown Sugar" spray roses and two varieties of Babies breath. Hand tied with an assortment of vintage ribbons from my collection. I … [Read more...]