This past Sunday I was out in the cutting garden dead heading flowers and pulling weeds. The spectacular color of the zinnias, rudbeckia, and cosmos made me realize that now is the perfect time to create a late summer flower arrangement. Here’s 9 examples so you can be inspired to make one or more of…
Last night we covered our plants outside due to a freeze warning. Today we’re heading to the nursery to buy more flowers for the yard. This is the stuff we deal with in Illinois. Regardless, I’m looking forward to summer gardening and thought I’d share container flower garden ideas to help inspire you with your…
I don’t know about you, but I love having flowers around when I’m feeling blue. I fill my yard with them every summer and during the colder months, I try to enjoy fresh arrangements from the store as much as possible. I’ve gathered together some pretty pink bouquets to cheer and inspire you to make…
Who has spring fever? I know I do! My daffodils are coming up which has me dreaming of spring flower arrangement ideas and using blooms from the yard to create them. So here’s a few ideas to set your wheels in motion for bringing a little bit of spring inside your home. Tulips always…
Yesterday I visited a U-pick flower farm and they had gorgeous sunflowers ready for snipping. This inspired me to think about how to use sunflowers in my home as fall decor to add a pop of color. Photo by AJ Margulis Interiors There’s no denying the beauty of these cheery flowers. Their sunny petals are…
Yes, you read that title right. I’m obsessed with a common weed that’s often confused with Queen Anne’s lace. Its lacy flower and fern-type leaves have stolen my heart and apparently I’m not alone. Cow parsley made several appearances in gardens at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show, too. Photo by Jonathan Snow Design The…
Finding the right vase for a flower arrangement can prove challenging. Why not make your own from a cabbage? You read that right – today I’m showing how to make a cabbage flower vase! Today is the first Saturday of May which means it’s Cozy Living Saturday! I’m joining my friends to share ways…
Contrary to popular opinion, orchids are fairly easy to grow once you know what they like. And if you’re the type of indoor gardener who forgets to water her plants, then the choice to grow orchids is perfect for you! Watering Requirements Orchids don’t like wet feet and won’t live long if their roots…
I’m determined to instill the love of gardening and all things green into my readers – even if it’s just a small leaflet of desire. Of course, many of you are avid gardeners both indoors and out! To celebrate the love of flower gardening, I’m giving away a copy of the book, Martha’s Flowers –…
It never fails. Shortly after a New Year begins I always find myself longing for my garden flowers. Although I prefer flowers from my garden beds, our cold Midwestern winters force me to settle for decorating with store bought flowers. Following are 13 ideas to turn store bought flowers into beautiful decorations for your home….
Summer is carefree and beautiful, with its riotous palette of flower colors all over the landscapes and fields. Put those pretty petals to good use with any of these 19 summer flower arrangements. Photo by Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc. Clip flowers from the garden and tuck them in pretty decoupaged pots. I’ve…
The first wreath I ever made was back when I belonged to the Geneva Young Mother’s Club. A local florist came to a club meeting for a hands-on tutorial. She said she liked my wreath but I wasn’t so sure. I’ve always envied people who can make pretty wreaths, and I think I finally figured…
In my opinion, one of the easiest ways to add seasonal decor to your home is through flowers. In the spring, we think of tulips. Summer is filled with a wide variety of flowers in a range of colors. Fall brings its own assortment of the floral species in warm colors. Gather a bunch of…
Kids are back in school and my thoughts and creativity have turned to fall projects. Today I’m joining four blogging friends to bring you a collection of autumn DIY projects. Thanks to Taryn of Taryn Whiteaker Designs for organizing this crafty event. I’m sharing how to make a fall floral chandelier with beautiful silk flowers….
These days it seems more and more of my blogging friends are publishing books! I’m so proud of all of them and it’s always good news for you, because I like giving away a copy of their books! Kelly from My Soulful Home recently launched her new book, A Year in Flowers. It’s filled with…
Today I’m going to show you how to arrange flowers using tips from event designer and planner, Matthew Robbins. Matthew has been a contributing editor for Martha Stewart Weddings for over 15 years, among other popular publications. After watching one of his videos, I realized the mistakes I was making with my own flower arrangements….
