Say goodbye...

Made with the final bit of flowers left lingering in my garden, this wild, rustic bouquet marks the end of one of the finest flower seasons of all (autumn) and the beginning of a long, cold wait until spring. Sad but always exciting to see what we can come up with during the dark days of winter. In this fall mix: anemone centers, echinacea, wild aster, hydrangea leaves, sweet autumn clematis vine, achillea, and artemesia in antique blue ball jar).

Autumn Easy

Just when I thought all the blue berries I spied last week had disappeared...I find them! Greens and blue berries in a tin can. Sweet and simple with a manly elegance. Note: these porcelin berries are actually invasive in Connecticut.

Abigail's Naming Ceremony

Not easy to find greens and purples in mid-Fall but we've done it! Here is a lovely mix of berries, pods, grasses, queen anne's lace, and purple lycianthes (which was not picked locally, i must admit) in white milk glass, followed by classic fall-hued hydrangea and grass feathers.

Egyptian Papyrus in a Pot

I'm obsessed with this amazing egyptian papyrus plant on a neighbor's door stoop. I tried to find one in the nyc flower district and no such luck...only the traditional looking papyrus but not this variety with the smaller, poofier clusters at the end of long, narrow rays. Would be spectacular as an option for a more modern table arrangement or decor.

Festive Fall Flowers for Pimlico!

Dropped off these sweet & shiny little arrangements at the always-fabulous design boutique Pimlico in New Canaan, Ct. Silvery artemisia is one of my new favorite fillers.

Kale in a Box

Flowering kale or cabbage heads come in many sizes and colors, and make a cost effective statement for a rustic fall table arrangement, or garden/container planting.

Early Fall Favorites

This is the best time of year for scavenging grasses, berries, pods, and even lovely-looking weeds! This simple but festive arrangement utilizes seasonal hydrangea paniculata, sedum 'autumn joy', wild aster, pennisetum, and queen anne's lace (on it's way out).

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I found this on the steps on my way to the car last week...talk about crafty, and beautiful.

babies, bouquets, and beautiful photos!

Fun and successful working-moms power shoot today with Kyra, of the fabulous hartnettstudio duo!

Award-Winning Flowers at the Goshen Fair