Accent Decor Talks Inspiration & Trends

I really enjoyed this video by AccentDecor, have you seen it? Accent Decor Talks Inspiration & Trends – inspiring look at what goes on behind the scenes –

Visiting Flower Farms with Florabundance

Our story of the time spent in Santa Barbara, California is not quite over. In addition to a fabulous time at Florabundance Inspirational Design Days, I had the opportunity to visit some flower farms and meet more awesome people in the floral industry. Joost took Rebecca, Sunny Brooks Floral of Seattle and me to visit […]

The Orange Rose Study

Milva – opens to 3 inches wide – the outer petals have a raspberry tint   Friction – opens to 3 1/2 inches wide – very bright in color Wild One – opens to 3 inches wide – more a coral/peach than a true orange Chillis – opens to 3 1/2 inches wide – lovely […]

Varieties of White Roses

Day one of the roses: Akito measures 2 1/4″ tall & 1 1/2″ wide Avalanche measures 2 1/2″ tall & 3″ wide Escimo 2 1/4″ tall & 1 1/2″ wide Polo 2 1/2″ tall & 2″ wide Tibet 2 1/4″ tall & 2 1/2″ wide White Chocolate 3″ tall & 3″ wide (Mondial and Polar […]

What’s hot in flowers for 2011

What’s new in the world of flowers?? What’s going to be hot and in demand? Here’s my list: The beautiful White O’Hara garden rose available at Mayesh.com The newest variety of Stargazer Lily, drawing us into it’s amazing petal structure. Available through Stevens & Son Wholesale Transflora/DVFG has added this beauty to their list of […]

Neve Brothers Greenhouse, Petaluma, CA

Chad & I had the pleasure of visiting Neve Brothers in Petaluma, California this week. I love visiting growers, pulling up to rows and rows of greenhouses and the anticipation of seeing what is growing inside. Neve Brothers is a TREAT! They have two locations in Petaluma and we visited the main area which has […]