Recently I received the pictures that were taken during the 6 day workshop at Cohim in Beijing. Students made purses, headpieces, shoes, jewelry and botanical dresses as well as woodland centerpieces and bouquets, wreaths and framed designs. On the last day they worked in teams and created gorgeous woodland circular archways. As always, the students […]

Kale is such a favorite vegetable to use in arrangements. I love the curly 3d texture and that kale is readily available at the grocery store year around. Simply re-cut the stems and put them in water and they will last for at least a week. photo: Joni Shimabukuro photo: Joni Shimabukuro

Thank you Joni and Mark for the great  pictures!  

The last few years my friend Joni – photographer extraordaire – and I have collaborated  on a note card project. This year we chose flower shoes. Here are some of the pictures that Joni took last week – soon I will do a blog post for the new notecards.  

photo: Jamie Bosworth You’ll delight your Mom with a unique arrangement made in a container that is transformed into a living sculpture. Learn how to wrap vessels in leaves or cover them with herbs, reeds or artichokes; then design a a glorious arrangement with lilacs, viburnums, tulips and other seasonal treasures, that is tailor-made for […]

Cold frames are magical: they offer a perfect transition for seedlings that are grown indoors or in greenhouses, before the young plants have to face the daily elements of Mother Nature. They also are used to extend the growing season of vegetables. My eye caught a miniature version of an old fashioned cold frame and […]

Vintage style, vintage dresses, vintage vases,… vintage is IN this year! Old bottles of various sizes and types  make an interesting and imaginative collection to fill with spring flowers. A few of these vases clustered in the center of a round table or a selection in the middle of  long narrow tables  look fabulous! And […]

Another whimsical bridal bouquet!

Fun and different! Flower purses  make  wonderful hostess gifts and are perfect centerpieces for smaller tables. Or would you like a unique bride’s bouquet or bridesmaid’s bouquet? As always, the possibilities are endless!