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As if a genie appears out of the lamp offering you a magical gift of a day ~ an entire extra day 🌞 ~ this year we are blessed with a Leap Year bonus. There’s no question we greatly value time. Time Idioms abound: “Better Late Than Never;” “Time and Tide Wait for […]
With the joyful blessing of two special occasions on the calendar, I was looking to design a table setting that would work for the different occasions. With a mirific sense of sophisticated style and garden glamour, of course. Here’s how to delight your guests with an elegant combination of nature’s favorite colors: pink and […]
If fashion runways ~ Catwalks ~ are meant to grab attention for introducing new fashion lines, then the 21st edition of the iconic orchid exhibition at The New York Botanical Garden, The Orchid Show: Florals in Fashion, is a heart-stopping, fashion-inspired celebration of all things orchid that you can’t take your eyes off of. […]
Celebrate the Lucky Year of the Dragon this Lunar New Year with a tablescape design that is festive, romantic, and elegant. 🐉💚🐉Here are a few table decor suggestions to bring out the Dragon’s divinity, power, nobility and good luck. The Dragon is said to inspire us to chase our dreams… So dream in Dragon… After all, […]
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I adore plants. Plants are my muse ~ they are my paramour… I’m a garden artist; a nature lover, & horticulturist. I’m an author & writer. My passion for culture & beauty, along with my trait curiosity, brings you an authentic celebration of life. I’m a storyteller ~ weaving the artful gifts of horticulture, garden design, tablescape decor, floral design, cocktail culture, garden-to-glass recipes & their glamorous garnishes, homegrown edibles, food & drink; & cooking, to bring you my flair & what I’ve been told is an avid elan ~ as well as the stories from those who inspire me ~ to pursue an elegant, enduring, & joyful, entertaining lifestyle. It’s an honor & a privilege to do what you love.
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