In this blog post, I want to share with you 5 sketching tips to improve your skills and share some easy first steps to get started. If you are like me and suffer from imposter syndrome trust me, you'll want to read on. The story I told myself for the longest time was not to bother attempting to sketch because I hadn't gone to art school and so … [Read more...]
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5 romantic wedding venues in the Hudson Valley
Each Hudson Valley wedding venue is unique. The five that I share with you today, I feel, are special in their own way and offer couples a beautiful romantic setting that captures their individuality. As a wedding florist, I've had the pleasure of meeting a diverse number of couples eager to imprint their special day with their own sense of … [Read more...]
Commission Me
Commission me to draw/paint a customized watercolor and ink flower illustration for your wedding invitation or event poster. Interested in licensing one of my flower paintings for use on your products? Please contact me to discuss how we can work together. I'd love to hear from you! Commissioned Watercolor Art One day, while I was … [Read more...]
Reducing Stress with Art: How to release stress one drawing at a time
Stress is something we all face and we each try to find ways to best manage it. Though there are many ways to go about stress management, I have found these 9 Self Care Tips to Reduce Stress and often find myself reducing stress with art. That’s right, my stress relief is often found one drawing at a time. My best stress management … [Read more...]
7 DIY Ideas for a Meaningful Wedding
Brides, do you want your wedding to be beautiful and meaningful, and fit your budget? If so, then you're going to have to roll up your sleeves to do some of the work- simple as that. I have 7 DIY Ideas for a Meaningful Wedding to inspire you. Don't panic it can be fun! To the DIY brides designing their flowers, I Applaud … [Read more...]
Why you should sketch every day.
A sketch every day Not only do I know that sketching every day helps to reduce stress, a sketch every day will also offer you an opportunity to document the things that inspire you. I keep flowers alive during the dull winter months by doing a sketch every day. A few minutes each day is how I started in December. My focus was to create … [Read more...]
3 Tips to Grow Flowers from Seeds
3 tips to grow flowers from seeds TLC Growing flowers from seeds requires TLC. Not enough or too much water and your seedlings waste away. An environment that is too hot or cold requires the temperature to be regulated. This isn't difficult to do, anyone can start flowers in their home, just be mindful about the TLC commitment … [Read more...]
A Wedding at Blooming Hill Farm
Romantic wedding on a farm. Blooming Hill Farm, located in the Hudson Valley region of New York, is a romantic wedding destination. You may have even tasted some of their eclectic produce in some of the best restaurants in New York City, New Jersey, and the Hudson Valley. They “grow and forage over 200 varieties of fruits and vegetables on a … [Read more...]
How The Blue Carrot Inspired Me
The journey to The Blue Carrot This inspired journey was a chance of a lifetime, a flower pilgrimage if you will. I arrived in Bristol, England, rented a little fiat and drove down the narrowest little streets on the left-hand side until I reached Cornwall, England. All for the sake of meeting Susanne Hatwood from The Blue Carrot. My … [Read more...]
How to Plant and Grow Dahlias
How to plant and grow Dahlias is not as difficult as you may think. When I began my floral business, my first focal flowers of choice to grow in my cutting garden were Dahlias. These big bushy plants, that cost little for an initial investment, consistently bloom during the summer and fall and produce beautiful flowers that are ideal for cutting. … [Read more...]