Welcome to Hawthorne Gardens Wicked Beautiful Flowers. . .aka, the Potting Shed. Established in 1831, specializing in black roses. . . dead or alive. A murder of crows have flown in and await your arrival on October 31st. . . Our best specimens and warty pumpkins were scared up for this haunted tableau . .…
Flowers and pumpkins are two of my favorite things and I love combining them for a fall or Thanksgiving table or seasonal centerpiece! And I love joining my blogging friends for Floral Fridays! You’ll find their links for beautiful floral inspiration at the bottom of this post. Our common theme for this edition of Floral Friday…
Happy October 1st. . . The Witch is In! I’m rolling out the treats in welcome for the annual Black Hat Society meeting. . . All Good Witches Are Welcome! Park your broom at the door and have a seat at the table. . . Pick your poison and favorite mug for your brew! Orange Rock Candy…
Brown transferware sings the softer notes of fall, paired with white pumpkins and hydrangeas. I love ironstone and brown transferware any time of year, but fall is the season when it really shines. I pulled out some pieces to give the transferware its due for a seasonal table vignette in the Potting Shed. Harvest Time…
Welcome to the 5th Annual Meeting of The Black Hat Society Members here at Home is Where the Broom Is! With Halloween on the horizon, it’s that time of year where members start to feel Witchy. . . Witches’ Potion Table Are you polishing your shoes? Tootsie Rolls Witch Shoe Cupcake Toppers Are you dusting off your…
Lola is 14 weeks old and in the wild and woolly stage of puppy hood! Thank you to everyone for the sweet comments you left welcoming her. She is smart and full of puppy energy and needs lots of chew toys to keep our fingers and ear lobes out of harm’s way! It’s been 13…
Happy September! Labor Day unofficially marks the end of summer which means we’re closer to autumn’s arrival and my favorite season! I’m ready for a harvest of pumpkins, warm plaid layers, and cozy meals with the flavors of fall on the menu! In anticipation, I’m at the table as part of a Fall Tablescape Blog Hop this week! You can find more fall…
I’m taking a little ‘lakecation’ this week. . . Taking some time off to unwind and unplug. . . Setting sail into a week with no projects or appointments . . . Slowing down to enjoy the scenery. . . With no plans other than drifting peacefully from reading to watching the water. Maybe swim…
I set a table for two by the lake with black and white and cheery sunflowers. Sunflowers, which say “summer” no matter what language you speak! My Floral Friday Sunflower Centerpiece provided the table inspiration, pairing the enamel handled black and white tray with black and white checks. You can find the tutorial for creating…
Alfresco or outdoor dining is at its best when you combine it a fun summer activity or theme. With a little imagination, you can be transported to a tropical locale, enjoy a summer activity like picnicking, or celebrate the flowers or fruits of the season. I pulled together some summer alfresco table inspiration from the…
