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  Yes, you're stuck with me! Bed bound with a nasty upper respiratory, the only thing I can do is blog!! I can't recall publishing more posts at one time in the entire history of the blog! I'm usually up and about, and into something either indoors or outside....and too busy to sit and post...but, with this downtime I've been cleaning up photo files and other computer issues... I have noticed a recurring theme in my home decor and things that I love...the colours of the garden...predominantly the colour green. Starting with my collection of green majolica...pieces I have acquired over time, and when it was still affordable... Green and white are the predominant colours in my garden....it is a shade, woodland garden.   I'm not looking for perfection, just pieces that speak to me...most have imperfections, like small chips or grazing in the finish which make them more affordable. In the green majolica pitcher, below, the handle was broken and has been comple

A groom's boutonnière, below.... I have never really shared my floral designs in one post, and unless you go back through my archived entries you may miss my real passion, flowers! From growing them in my garden to arranging them for a prospective client, it is something I never tire of... I can spend hours on the tiniest detail, that probably only a handful of people would notice... From the vintage containers, to the natural elements collected in our woods, like fallen branches and moss..   Here, vintage silver bride's baskets waiting to be filled, in the carriage house...where I do all the work....     I never tire of the possibilities.... I strive to bring every clients vision to a reality... Whether formal, or not so much...   A very casual vineyard wedding... ...utilizing Mason jars and collected vintage glass....and rusty, garden ornaments... ...to shiny gold chiavari chairs and chocolate brocade... I like to create tabletop vignettes, rather th