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With the joyful blessing of two special occasions on the calendar, I was looking to design a table setting that would work for the different occasions. With a mirific sense of sophisticated style and garden glamour, of course. Here’s how to delight your guests with an elegant combination of nature’s favorite colors: pink and green. I was eagerly anticipating my interview with the world-renowned ethnobotanist, Dr. Cassandra Quave for my Ladies Who Lunch Conversations videocast on Facebook ~ so green and lots of plants were, ahem, the natural choices for that special occasion as an homage to the Plant…
If fashion runways ~ Catwalks ~ are meant to grab attention for introducing new fashion lines, then the 21st edition of the iconic orchid exhibition at The New York Botanical Garden, The Orchid Show: Florals in Fashion, is a heart-stopping, fashion-inspired celebration of all things orchid that you can’t take your eyes off of. What does the intersection of “Hort-Couture” and “Haute Couture” look like? You won’t believe this orchid-inspired “Collection” style. Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll see at this year’s Orchid Show: Orchids inspire the Catwalk that transforms The New York Botanical Garden’s (NYBG)…
Celebrate the Lucky Year of the Dragon this Lunar New Year with a tablescape design that is festive, romantic, and elegant. 🐉💚🐉Here are a few table decor suggestions to bring out the Dragon’s divinity, power, nobility and good luck. The Dragon is said to inspire us to chase our dreams… So dream in Dragon… After all, the Dragon represents Abundance! Click the video arrow to see how Entertaining at home allows us to offer lots of good food, and drink ~ and plenty of fruit desserts.I use citrus as table accessory ~ as well as an amuse-bouche, and end-of-meal treat. Lots…
Unlike the oft-quoted French saying, “Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose,” in horticulture things really do change. Especially given the impact of Climate “Change” The keynote speaker at this year’s Metro Hort plant symposium, Thomas Rainer, highlighted the “Hot Mess” we’re in; yet offered sustainable gardening solutions. What does this cutting edge leader of Ecological Landscape Design have to say about garden designs in our changing world? You’re in for a Plant-Centric garden discovery. You may ask, “Why should a plant lover like me care? After all, I’m not a garden designer.” Answer: For…
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I adore plants. Plants are my muse ~ they are my paramour… I’m a garden artist; a nature lover, & horticulturist. I’m an author & writer. My passion for culture & beauty, along with my trait curiosity, brings you an authentic celebration of life. I’m a storyteller ~ weaving the artful gifts of horticulture, garden design, tablescape decor, floral design, cocktail culture, garden-to-glass recipes & their glamorous garnishes, homegrown edibles, food & drink; & cooking, to bring you my flair & what I’ve been told is an avid elan ~ as well as the stories from those who inspire me ~ to pursue an elegant, enduring, & joyful, entertaining lifestyle. It’s an honor & a privilege to do what you love.
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