Now that you’ve got the flowers let’s arrange an adorable little vase just overflowing with color that will feel right at home anywhere you need a pop of seasonal flair. To create this arrangement simply follow the instructions below and tweak them just a bit to suit your needs. For larger arrangements, adjust amounts and…Continue Reading “Halloween Flower Arranging”
Creating a second arrangement using only purple foliage is just as easy as using cut flowers. Choose a container that’s a bit wider at the mouth and has a little more height. I love to choose a container in a weathered pewter or unpolished silver, such as a goblet. Insert branches for a bit of…Continue Reading “Purple Foliage Arrangement”
Fall flowers have such a delightful color about them, maybe because it’s the last final push before the bleak winter months. What am I even saying? It doesn’t get cold here in Alabama until like January. Anyway, the bold, unusual colors and textures of fall flower varieties are ideally suited for Halloween arrangments. Traditional colors…Continue Reading “Festive Fall Flowers for Halloween”
Nothing screams Halloween bloody murder more than a crow in a cage. Especially when that crow is amidst other creepy accents like an iron cauldron and fungus, like reindeer lichen. This vignette looks awesome anywhere in your home, and even as a centerpiece. Reindeer Lichen is a great addition to your Halloween decor because it…Continue Reading “Eerie Halloween Vignette”
Halloween may quite possibly be one of my favorite holidays. I love everything about it, from the crisp chill in the air to the costumes. However, I rarely decorate for it. I tend to stick to more of a fall theme with my seasonal decor rather than the spooky ghosts and goblins of Halloween. With…Continue Reading “Halloween Tablescape”
Believe it or not, I am not on the pumpkin bandwagon this year. I even baffle myself as I write that. It may have something to do with the fact that it’s hot as Satan’s asscrack in Alabama this month. Not to mention, my containers are just still bursting with loads of flower power from…Continue Reading “Gilded Pumpkins”
A neutral color palette creates a delightful little vignette on any side table or bookcase shelf and highlights areas that may be lacking visual appeal. I was particularly happy with the unexpected grouping that came together on my chicken coupe coffee table. The formula is quite simple and consists of old newsprint (shocker), a small…Continue Reading “Create a Seasonal Vignette”
Sometimes simple is the best. Especially when showcasing high-quality collections of china, ironstone, or unique specimens of gourds, pumpkins, and acorns. To create an easy centerpiece for any occasion from a weeknight dinner to a full-blown party, a bit of layering is all that you need to master. Begin by choosing a focal point of…Continue Reading “Simple Fall Centerpiece”
If you haven’t already you need to check the October issue of Alabama Gardener. In this issue, I co-host a fabulous Fall Garden Party with one of my best drinking friends, Peggy. Pick up your copy and see just how we did it. In the meantime, here are some of my favorite ways to entertain…Continue Reading “Entertain Outdoors Like A Boss”
As the final days of summer draw to a close and the hint of fall is in the air; celebrate by hosting an adventurous camping themed party that’s a bit on the glamorous side. You don’t have to travel deep into the wilderness for such an occasion, a backyard or even your kitchen can be…Continue Reading “Labor Day Glamping”