This past weekend was a hot one – beautiful, but hot. And I suddenly found myself craving a change of season. I’m ready for an excuse to wear boots, for the feel of a steaming cup of coffee in my hands and its warmth seeping into my bones, for the scent of a wood-burning fire. [...]
Blooming Mondays: Ready For Fall
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Bouquets That Never Die
Do you remember when I stumbled upon those amazing wedding bouquets made out of vintage jewelry? (I actually inspired a friend to choose gems over blossoms for her wedding because of that post – how cool is that?!) Well, I’ve found another alternative to the easily wilted and eventual decaying floral arrangement brides and first [...]
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August Break: Sun + Flowers
How can one not have a fabulous day when these are in the world?
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August Break: Looking Up
Yesterday was tough. I had a migraine. I was procrastinating about accomplishing a string of little tasks, none of which would change the world. I was sore from an exercise class the previous night and feeling very creaky. I finally forced myself away from my desk near the end of the day and took a [...]
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August Break: Pink Roses
Pink roses remind me of grandmothers. I’m not sure why. My own grandmothers each kept roses of many colors in their respective yards. The one great-grandmother I remember didn’t single out pink roses either; she tended every variety with equal care until she died at 96. This particular batch of blooms surprised me on Monday [...]
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