There is something about a winter day that can just pull the energy right out of you. The landscape is a little bleak, barren and colorless. The cold wind is blowing and the sky is the same color as the bark of the bare trees. There are days when a lit…
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There is something about a winter day that can just pull the energy right out of you. The landscape is a little bleak, barren and colorless. The cold wind is blowing and the sky is the same color as the bark of the bare trees. There are days when a lit…
Many years ago, my friend’s father, an avid ice fisherman, died. My friend asked me to make the casket spray for the service, as I knew her father well. He loved fishing, and we collected ice fishing poles, a small bait bucket, an ice hole scooper and fishing hats — one said, “I fish with […]
Many years ago, my friend’s father, an avid ice fisherman, died. My friend asked me to make the casket spray for the service, as I knew her father well. He loved fishing, and we collected ice fishing poles, a small bait bucket, an ice hole scooper and fishing hats — one said, “I fish with […]
We have all heard the folklore as well as my Grandma’s resolute instructions: a little bleach, a touch of vinegar, a splash of vodka. Add some sugar or 7-UP, aspirin, vitamin C, Listerine, and pennies, too. What works, what doesn’t, will it make a difference and will it harm my flowers?
We have all heard the folklore as well as my Grandma’s resolute instructions: a little bleach, a touch of vinegar, a splash of vodka. Add some sugar or 7-UP, aspirin, vitamin C, Listerine, and pennies, too. What works, what doesn’t, will it make a difference and will it harm my flowers?
Before going in search at antique stores or discount markets, be sure to visit with your wedding florist and 1) make sure they don’t already have a nice collection for rent and 2) ask their expert opinion on the number and combination of vessels you will need. Vintage containers can get expensive, so be sure that you don’t go overboard.
Before going in search at antique stores or discount markets, be sure to visit with your wedding florist and 1) make sure they don’t already have a nice collection for rent and 2) ask their expert opinion on the number and combination of vessels you will need. Vintage containers can get expensive, so be sure that you don’t go overboard.
Tangerine Tango was our favorite color of 2012. This strong orange hue was a big hit; and there are so many lovely flowers in orange. Wouldn’t you know it, 2013 is seeing green. That’s right, the Pantone Color for 2013 is Emerald. While trendy flower lovers in 2012 rejoiced for orange, the good news continues this year because there are lots of lovely flowers in tints, tones and shades of green.
Tangerine Tango was our favorite color of 2012. This strong orange hue was a big hit; and there are so many lovely flowers in orange. Wouldn’t you know it, 2013 is seeing green. That’s right, the Pantone Color for 2013 is Emerald. While trendy flower lovers in 2012 rejoiced for orange, the good news continues this year because there are lots of lovely flowers in tints, tones and shades of green.