I am a little late in getting a post out this week. I think I may still be in summer mode or, perhaps, I am simply trying to catch up from the carefree schedule of summer. I think the latter is probably more correct. I've been doing laundry, cleaning up, trying to give SOME attention to my poor dismal garden. …
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This is my final installment (until the professional photos appear) of the journey of the flowers for Keri and John's wedding on August 19, 2016 at The Commons 1854 in Topsfield, MA. You can see the other installments here and here . I am really excited about sharing these last photos of the reception ballro…

So the journey continues with the delivery of the bridal party bouquets and the set-up of the ceremony site. I was going to show all of my set-up and delivering photos in one post but, as it turns out, there really are too many for just one post so, I thought it best to create two posts. I hope you agree. Well, he…

I am sorry that I was among the missing last week. I really have a good excuse! I was creating the flowers for Keri and John's wedding which took place on August 19, 2016 at The Commons 1854 in Topsfield, MA . I met Keri and her mom, Debbie, several months ago and it was at that time I learned about Keri's …

I know the summer is going very quickly and it seems as though people are looking forward to fall but, I love the summer. I need to stay in the moments of summer for just a little bit longer. I hope you will indulge me. If you will, today I am sharing another seaside inspired tablescape. I simply love the colors! …
I wanted to share with you how easy it can be to host a breakfast meeting or gathering, whether for business or for fun. Even with our busy schedules, it is still possible to have people over, be it at home or office, without much fuss or disruption. There are so many resources at our disposal now, thanks to places …
Well, it has been a frightfully dry and hot summer this year in the Northeast making it especially hard to keep gardens thriving and growing well. Add to that, a week away on vacation and the fact that I have every pesky critter known to a gardener in my yard, such as deer, woodchucks, squirrels, chipmunks and rabbit…

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Hello! I'm Christine and am so glad you are here. I am a wife, a mother of three grown children, and a grandmother, as well as a floral designer. I am also someone who loves making a house a home. This space is my opportunity to share ideas on floral design, holiday decorating, entertaining, gardening and so much more! Please come and enjoy the journey with me!