When reading is a struggle. I write this journal entry to offer hope and encouragement to those who have struggled with illiteracy at an early age. When a child is illiterate, even basic classes can be challenging in school. If the struggling child is not prepared and given the proper support and tools to master each lesson, a feeling of … [Read more...]
Why Brides are Investing in Locally Grown Seasonal Slow Flowers
More modern brides are seeking a florist who has an organic and sustainable approach. Why are brides buying locally grown seasonal slow flowers you may ask? A bit of History of ATPA before we proceed... When the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) was signed in the early 90's it opened up our border with neighboring countries allowing for … [Read more...]
Why do we crave sugar?
What makes our body crave sugar? My love-hate relationship with food began as a child and it’s shocking to know that children’s sugar intake today is higher than when I was a little girl. Though shopping for food is one of my favorite things to do I must admit it is hard work. I say this because it’s become a challenge to find foods with no … [Read more...]
Creating simple yet elegant fall flower arrangements
Creating simple fall flower arrangements for your seasonal home is as easy as looking in your own backyard. The garden is aflame with its bursts of greens, golds, oranges, purples and red fall foliage. I encourage you to take note from nature as it displays the perfect palette for fall floral arrangements. What makes up simple yet elegant fall … [Read more...]
Meet Marybeth Wehrung of Stars of the Meadow, a Hudson River Valley Flower Farmer
I want to introduce you to Marybeth Wehrung of Stars of the Meadow. Marybeth is a Hudson River Valley flower farmer that I am privileged to know and work with. Though this post was challenging for me to write, I’m glad that I did not let my doubtful inner voice hamper me from introducing you to my friend and flower farmer. Flower Farming with … [Read more...]
Sketching 101: 5 easy sketching tips to improve your skills
In his blog post, I want to share with you 5 sketching tips to improve your skills and share some easy first steps to get started. If you are like me and suffer from imposter syndrome trust me, you'll want to read on. The story I told myself for the longest time was not to bother attempting to sketch because I hadn't gone to art school and so I … [Read more...]
5 romantic wedding venues in the Hudson Valley
Each Hudson Valley wedding venue is unique. The five that I share with you today, I feel, are special in their own way and offer couples a beautiful romantic setting that captures their individuality. As a wedding florist, I've had the pleasure of meeting a diverse number of couples eager to imprint their special day with their own sense of … [Read more...]
10 garden roses for cutting and tips on how to grow them
Garden roses are stunning in my opinion and come in so many different colors, textures, and heights. Some with billowy cupped flowerheads others are compact, some are endless climbers, and some carry their beautiful flowers on long stems. But whatever type of rose you are drawn to, they each are magnificent and elegant. I especially like the … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Create Stunning Garden Style Flower Arrangements
Garden Style Flower Arrangements. A good seasonal arrangement for me looks as if you just picked the flowers from the garden and placed them in a container without fussing. My arrangements are loose, airy and not fussy. This look is easy to achieve so long as you follow a few tips. 5 Tips for Stunning Garden Style Flower Arrangements. When I … [Read more...]
3 tips to grow flowers in your backyard garden
If you're tempted to start growing flowers in your very own backyard garden I have 3 tips to grow flowers I wanted to share to get you started. Though gardening takes long hours and much effort, if you love it as much as I do, your garden will always bring you JOY! 3 tips to grow flowers in your backyard garden: Decide what flowers you want … [Read more...]