Nesting

Aren't these gorgeous? They are just a few of the photographs by Sharon Beals in her book called "Fifty Nests and the Birds That Built Them".

See more at http://twistedsifter.com/2011/05/25-photos-of-birds-nests-sharon-beals/

Hunter Gatherer

Wedding season is winding down around here, but I have so many fun plans for fall that I can't wait to show you. I'm heading to NYC on Thursday to check out some new shops for wedding supplies and pick up some goodies for my spring brides. Think flea market, 100 year old ribbon shop, and a place full of history.... and horse bones. Well the last one is going to be a total adventure, a bit eerie honestly, and I've packed my orange wellies for the trip. I'll indulge you upon my return. XO

Steve Jobs Stanford Commencement Speech 2005

Monarch of Early Fall

When I was young, I could always be found outdoors. I loved animals and there were always a few of them around the house. I remember walking barefoot through the fields every summer, looking on milkweed where you could find my favorite butterfly, the Monarch. I always collected at least one caterpillar a season and watch they're magical transformation into a butterfly. I even have a fond memory of my grandfather sending me a large cardboard box in the mail from his Block Island home. I opened it to find a Monarch butterfly caterpillar along with a few milkweed leaves to hold him over during his travels. It was the best gift he could have sent. Well, a few weeks ago, I was gardening at my parents house and found a Monarch caterpillar. Feeling nostalgic, I took him home and watched this transformation all over again and remembered this blissful memory.

Batten Down the Hatches... It's Fall!

  

We've started nesting around here! I've been buying sweaters, making butternut squash soup, pruning shrubs, and getting excited to use fall berries in arrangements again! The weddings are slowing down around this time of year and I have a lot of fun floral projects planned for the rest of the year. Stay tuned!

Birthday Party for 2!

I have been meaning to get these up on the blog for days now, but as summer has it, these days are busy and feel too short lately! I recently designed some florals for a joint birthday bash at a private residence in Portsmouth. They have a great old barn on the property and wildflower styled gardens. Wanting to keep this look, we designed in vintage mason jars and incorporated some antique candelabras on the tables as well. The jars were filled with different clusters of flowers and included pink peonies, peach stock, goosenecks, mint, raspberry stems, and clematis vines.

Whenever I go to the MET...

Whenever I get the chance to head to NYC and visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of my favorite permanent exhibits is the Greek and Roman Art. Every piece of jewelry is a jaw-droppingly beautiful, finely detailed, piece of art. I went a couple weeks ago and took a few photos of these botanical pieces. If you get the chance, the Alexander McQueen Exhibit is there at the moment and is absolutely stunning. What a talent he was.