We've all seen those arrangements before, the ones with trays or boxes filled to the brim with seemingly floating rose tops that are show-stopping in their elegance and simplicity. But it wasn't until recently that we thought about recreating this flower tray ourselves. It ...read more
When I met Barrett years ago, it was through her then-food blog, Valleybrink Road. The site still includes fantastic recipes, but her company has expanded and evolved through multiple iterations including catering, gift boxes, and for the past year and a half, floral design (did ...read more
The older I get, the more I hear my friends complain about "wedding season." There's the issue of airfare, running into awkward high school flings, bridezillas (I've even witnessed a few "bridesmaid-zillas"), and the ever-present question of what to wear. It's true that these ...read more
At dinner last month with G and my parents, I noticed a single stunning flower in our table's bud vase. Bright orange and almost alien-like with scaly leaves and a dramatic shape, it had me interested and I asked our waitress for its name. When she couldn't tell me, I spent a ...read more
I go to the farmers' market for fresh flowers every Sunday and have built a comprehensive collection of vases that can accommodate everything from the tiniest bud to stalky sunflowers. Vases should enhance and not distract from the blooms, so I pulled together my favorite vases ...read more
When I began working at Condé Nast, I was in awe of the intricate bouquets that were constantly being delivered to the office. They were unlike anything I had ever seen - bursting with vibrant colors, inside intricately lined vases, showcasing floral combinations I didn't think ...read more
Typically, the combination of flowers and ruffles end up looking like an explosion of frilly proportions that is simply disastrous. Coincidentally, both looks are everywhere, so I've wondered whether pairing the two is now acceptable. This Oh Oklahoma Floral Print Dress is ...read more