How To Create Beautiful Holiday Centerpieces (And Other Home Accents) Using Botanicals
I was visiting my friend, Lizz Linabury’s gorgeous home a few weeks ago. She is one amazingly creative woman. I was especially admiring an art installation over her bed made from bell jars and manzanita branches. “Where did you find those awesome sticks,” I inquired. “Haven’t you heard of Nettleton Hollow?” No!
A ran all the way home (not really), and checked out their site. Nettleton Hollow is now my new favorite floral resource. With all the Holidays coming up I thought I’d share some of their products, and brilliant ideas for creating lovely centerpieces. Here we go!
Many of us are opting for a more casual style of living. That includes losing the formal dining room, and entertaining entirely in the kitchen. I love this kitchen – it’s formal enough for Thanksgiving. Wish I were invited! The arrangement of flowers on the table gave me the idea to replicate the look with year-round options. Try dry fruits and pods. They’re soooo much better than silk flowers, which scream “last century!” PLEASE! Don’t use fake. Use dried. I’d choose a better pot than the one shown with the lavender. Check out the terrific pots available at Jamali Garden. Read More…
The Best Outdoor String Lights
Are you hosting a Fourth of July party this weekend? There’s still time to buy some outdoor string lights at your nearest outdoor store. If you’re like me, and are a little behind schedule, plan a party for later in the summer and order your string lights now! The big question is, where do we Read More…
8 Great Planters To Make Your Trees & Flowers Look Even Better
I took this photo of our window well pond last year. We closed off a window in the basement, sealed it with black swimming pool liner, and built up the well with brick and a limestone cap. Then we added a simple plug-in fountain and surrounded the pool with potted flowers and lanterns. The final touch was installing some hand painted scenic tiles we bought in Portugal. Read More…
Before & After In The Garden: Year 3 Of Our Willow Tree Allée
Welcome to year three of the allée of flowering willow trees planted by misterarthur in a flash of brilliance. Our former Kitty Litter side yard didn’t always look quite so lovely.We’d have this great idea that didn’t quite work out, so it was left to rot… Read More…
Bargain Outdoor Fabrics from Greenhouse On Sale
Now is the perfect time to spruce up your garden and outdoor spaces without breaking the bank. Greenhouse Fabrics‘ value line are on sale all this month. The line includes a nice collection of outdoor fabrics. Each sells for a mere $15.00 per yard. Read More…
