Find a year of flowers and a round up of DIY floral arrangements and seasonal centerpiece inspiration. You’ll find flower longevity tips, short cuts and techniques to create affordable arrangements using grocery store and garden flowers for the months, seasons and holidays. Happy January 1st! I hope your holidays were merry and bright and we’re…
Brighten up your morning with Lemon Curd-Blueberry Rolls. A summery twist on a traditional sweet roll, made easy with puff pastry and topped with a tangy lemon-cream cheese glaze! Mornings just got sweeter with Lemon Curd & Cream Cheese-Blueberry Rolls! Enjoy these rolls with your morning coffee, for brunch with a mimosa or reheated for…
Happy Monday! Peonies have been blooming around The Potting Shed and I cut some blooms in celebration! Peony blooms are fleeting, especially as they tend to coincide with volatile spring weather. . . heavy rain with storms, blustery winds and spiking temperatures that fade the blooms and reduce the flowers to petal confetti in matter…
Take pleasure and drink in the floral notes at a lakeside tea table and setting. You’ll find an easy technique and recipe for Rosette Cookies with Almond Buttercream, a sweet treat and pairing with China Rose Petal Tea. Welcome to the May edition of Tea on Tuesdays, a celebration of all things ‘tea’ on the…
I hope you’re having a good week! We’re warming up to the mid 80s with the humidity creeping up, but we’ve had the most gorgeous spring weather until recently with cool crisp mornings and highs in the low to mid 70s . . . Otherwise known as bird-chirping weather! I’ve been MIA online lately, spending…
Create a flower-filled table to celebrate Mother’s Day. You’ll find flower arranging tools and longevity tips to create an arrangement using grocery store flowers and centerpiece for a spring table. You’ll also find the perfect celebratory cocktail for a spring brunch and to raise a glass to ‘Moms’, a Strawberry Bellini! Happy May! It’s one…
Happy Friday! I’m sharing some bee 🐝 and Mason jar love with a little giveaway! Regular readers know that in addition to being a dish-aholic, I’m a jar-aholic. ;) I love to use jars as vases for flowers . . . Monday Morning Blooms: Hydrangeas and Bunnies For Mason jar desserts : Stars and Stripes Berry…
Take inspiration from Beatrix Potter’s classic tale and celebrate Spring with a tea party with Peter Rabbit. Find recipes for Garden Veggie Spread Tea Sandwiches, Flower Sugar Cubes and Everybunny’s favorite Carrot Cake Cupcakes, that hop from a box cake mix for easy baking! Welcome to our April edition of Tea on Tuesdays, a celebration…
Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful and joyful Easter holiday! After a very wet and cold weekend, we’re warming back up to the 70s and looking forward to some welcome sunshine returning this week. Bunnies and blooms have gathered on The Potting Bench for a celebration of spring! Snowball Viburnum is blooming and…
Enjoy two Spring favorites in one terrific side, Roasted Asparagus-Strawberry Salad with Bacon and Sugared Pecans. It’s served with a light and easy orange-balsamic vinaigrette, ideal to serve with ham for Easter or for your next Spring gathering. Asparagus-Strawberry Salad with Orange Vinaigrette is spring on plate! Colorful and flavorful with fresh spring asparagus and…