Styling an Old Cupboard for Christmas and Other Rustic Decorations

Where Have I Been?

Hi there!  I know it has been a long time since I have checked in but, I do have a good reason. 

 I promise :).  For the last three and a half months I have been in the process of selling the home my husband and I have lived in for nearly 35 years.  It has been a grueling task but, we ended up being lucky and had an accepted offer about a week after we listed our house.  That was the good part.  Finding a new home was not.

Making a Floral Pumpkin Arrangement with Faux Pumpkins

An Announcement of Moving On

 

An Autumn Flower Arrangement and Change in the Air

How a Small Flower Arrangement Can Add Just the Right Amount of Something

The Two-Year Saga of Getting My Little Barn Rebuilt

 

Using Container Gardening to Ward Off Wildlife Damage in the Garden

 Hi all!  How are you doing? I hope you are enjoying summer so far.  Today I am sharing a hardship I have with gardening at my home in Groton, Massachusetts. Every year it is a struggle for me to do the thing that I truly, truly enjoy; that being having a beautiful garden.  There are many animals around the yard that really raise havoc for me.  There are woodchucks, bunnies, deer, squirrels and chipmunks that love to come and eat all the pretty flowers that are trying so hard to grow.  This is really disheartening for me but, I keep trying no matter what. 

Graduation Flower Arrangements for a Special Grad

My Garden So Far with Little Help from Me

Looking Forward to Summer with Some Easy Vegetable Recipes

Hi all!  I am starting to get the gardening done around my house slowly but surely and as I planted the vegetable garden in my raised bed yesterday, I started to think of recipes for the upcoming season.  Here are some recipes that I have shared in the past.  I am hoping this year's garden will give me some new inspiration, as well.

Napa Valley and Trying a New Recipe

Hi there!  Welcome back! Did I tell you that I visited Napa Valley last month?  My husband was going there for a conference and wives were especially invited this time around.  So, even though I was dreading the almost seven-hour flight, I decided to go along!

A Moss Table Runner and a Spring Table Done Two Ways (Part Two)

A Moss Table Runner and a Spring Table Done Two Ways (Part One)

A Bouquet for a Bouquet (Wine That Is)

Hi everyone.  It has been a busy week getting ready for Easter and other things so, I have gotten behind schedule with my blogging.  I hope you won't mind if I go back into the archives and re-post this story.  I was proud of coming up with this handy gift idea myself, one that just happened to incorporate floral design, too.  If you haven't seen it before, I hope you will enjoy this post.  If you have, maybe you will enjoy reading it again.  And oh, Happy Easter!  Enjoy your day!

Hi there!  Happy August, All!  I am always trying to think of new ways to decorate or display gifts, especially hostess gifts. Wine is a popular hostess gift and today I am showing you an easy and fun way to totally change up the tradition of bringing wine to a gathering or event.

A Spring Impromptu Tablescape

 About a week and a half ago I was shopping at Wholefoods and noticed some pretty spring flowers in the floral department.  I grabbed a pre-mixed bouquet and set out for home.  When I got there, I went to work and made myself an arrangement.

New Homemade Shelves in the Kitchen

Making a Spring Wreath from Unusual Elements

 

Welcoming Spring with Flowers

What I Learned from Making a Haphazard Floral Arrangement

The Reception at the Wychmere Beach Club

 

How to Wrap a Handheld Bouquet

Valentine Puppy Dog Hearts & More!

Enjoying a Mini Garden in Winter

A Cape Cod Wedding Ceremony

 January is such a dismal month; I think it is time to share more of Erin and Pat's July wedding with you.  This time we will be sharing the ceremony part of the wedding.

Flower Recipe for a January Winter Arrangement

Leading Up to the Ceremony---A Summer Cape Cod Wedding