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From Books to Shelves
Why buy a shelf when you've got everything you need in your own home? The Book to Shelf project is a fantastic way to organize your bulky books without having to purchase huge pieces of furniture. Or...
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Fabric Necklaces : DIY
I absolutely adore Lizzie Fortunato's jewerly collections. Her vibrant fabric necklaces have caught my eye recently- especially because I've been seeing so many wonderful DIY tutorials out there using...
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Happy St Patrick's Day !
What's the best part of any holiday? Easy, the food.I am celebrating Happy St. Patrick's Day this weekend in the belated ! Rainbow Fruit Skewers, Green Popcorn, Guinness Cheese Spread Bread & Irish...
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Crate Love at Flea Markets
At some point in your life you must experince the thrill of digging through the vintage decor and clothing to find the amazing treasures at a Flea market! You never know what you'll find- but it's you...
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Coffee Love All Over Again
It's 8AM. My alarm rings. I lay in bed as excuses race through my clouded mind of why I won't be able to get up today. And then my senses start to kick in. The sunlight appears brighter, my ears pick...
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Eggy Sunday Inspiration for Easter
Today I went a little rabbit crazy, and today I’m continuing our egg obsession with a roundup of all things egg inspired. From tiny egg candles and egg plates to egg-shaped pet beds and paperclip...
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AtoZ Contest... Drum Roll !!!!
The A to Z April Blogging Challenge is all set to begin today!The brainchild of Arlee Bird, at Tossing it Out, this challenge basically requires 26 posts in 26 days based on 26 letters of thealphabet,...
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FLOWERS A-Z: A IS FOR ANEMONE
Hello everyone! I’m starting a new series from my little flower corner called “Flowers A–Z.” This series will highlight a different individual flower in each post, arranged alphabetically. I will...
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FLOWERS A-Z: B IS FOR BRASSICA
Hello, lovely readers! This post for the letter “B” was such an easy call — the indomitable brassica. I am a huge fan of this gorgeous cabbage. Brassica gives you lots of bang for your buck, is strong...
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FLOWERS A-Z: C IS FOR CALLA
Welcome back, fans of flowers, the alphabet or perhaps both! Did you guess that the letter “c” would be for calla?The calla lily (or zantedeschia) is an elegant, noble flower from the family Araceae,...
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FLOWERS A-Z: D IS FOR DUSTY MILLER
Hello, flower fans! For this round of Flowers A–Z, I have selected a delicate adornment, as opposed to a traditional bloom: dusty miller (senecio cineraria).The color and texture of dusty miller, with...
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FLOWERS A-Z: “E” IS FOR ECHEVERIA, ERYNGIUM AND EUSTOMA
Welcome back, Alphabet Florists! Just to mix it up a bit, I thought I would feature three different “e” flowers this week: echeveria (succulents), eryngium (thistle) and eustoma (lisianthus). Now, I...
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FLOWERS A-Z: “F” IS FOR FREESIA (AND FRITILLARIA)
Greetings readers, and welcome back for another foray into the floral alphabet! For “f” I have opted to present freesia and fritillaria for your consideration. It is sometimes difficult to choose just...
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FLOWERS A-Z: G IS FOR GLORIOSA LILY
The tender and delicate gloriosa lily was an irresistible choice for this Flowers A–Z post. Gloriosa have a range of native climates — from tropical Africa to Southeastern Asia — but as with so many...
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FLOWERS A-Z: H IS FOR HYACINTH
“If, of thy mortal goods, thou art bereft, And from thy slender store two loaves alone to thee are left, Sell one and from the dole, Buy Hyacinths to feed the soul” — Saadi (12th Century Persian...
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Sometimes in life, things don’t come easy. You have to get creative, make it work, shape your own destiny . . . which is why this week’s A–Z post is “i” is parrot tulips! I know what you are thinking....
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FLOWERS A-Z: J IS FOR JASMINE
Hello, again! You may have noticed here at Flowers A–Z that I have some proclivities. For example, I have a genuine soft spot for fragrant florals. Also, I’ve never met a delicate, garden-y bloom I...
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Are you Mona Lisa Smile ?
In Mona Lisa Smile, a 2003 film about a Wellesely College Art History class, one of the questions posed by the professor to her students is “is it good?” When it comes to films, at least, I think there...
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Bird Love : Robin
Since we’re focusing on nature and the outdoors this month, it only seemed right to infuse the week with a little ode to spring birds. A few weeks ago I started to notice the sound of birds chirping...
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FLOWERS A-Z: K IS FOR KANGAROO PAW
Greetings from the flower alphabet think tank! This week, I thought to feature a quirky little bloom that is primarily used as an accompaniment in arrangements. “K” is for kangaroo paw! You can see the...
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