Green and white is such a lovely, classic combination. I love bright, colorful florals, so I usually overlook the muted, understated combination of white and green.  But, when you need something that feels elegant, or minimalist, this combination is the way to go.  It has the ability to be both modern or romantic and rustic, it just has to do […]

I love buying flowers from the farmer’s market and then putting together little bouquets at home, and one of my sure-fire tips to creating a beautiful bouquet is the akem’s razor of flower arranging: one color.  The simplest solution to be sure, and one that anyone can achieve.  Choosing flowers in the same hue makes any bouquet a sophisticated blend […]

Have you ever noticed a blooming rosemary bush? Or the fluffy purple flowers growing out of chives? Leafy herbs and greens can look practically romantic when you let them continue to grow instead of pronging them back.  These are some of my favorite bouquets using fresh herbs, greens, and some other lovely flowers.  Such a rustic, fresh way to add […]

Poppies are such bright, happy flowers.  I can’t help but think of the Wizard of Oz and the field that puts everyone to sleep.  I love that they look like crepe paper, and come in such lovely, vivid hues while adding a bit of a “wildflower” vibe to any bouquet.  Toss a few into a bouquet and it’ll immediately feel […]

If you want a sophisticated looking bouquet with hardly any effort at all, a block of on type of flower is the way to go.  Even the lowly carnation, gerber daisy, or baby’s great can look stunning when put in a big, dramatic bouquet. You can make it rustic, where the bouquet is big and fluffy with different heights and […]

Succulents are a mainstay here in southern California.  Hoarding water in their fleshy leaves, they’re like the prettier, less likely to spit, garden version of a camel.  They require minimal upkeep, look architectural and interesting, and aren’t particularly expensive.  So much win happening with these guys! One thing I hadn’t thought of before, was including these little guys in a […]

Before I say anything, I’ll let Robert Herrick take it away: Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, Old Time is still-a-flying: And this same flower that smiles today Tomorrow will be dying. The glorious lamp of heaven, the sun, a higher he’s a getting, The sooner will his race be run, And nearer he’s to setting. That age is best […]