Create a ‘Winter Nesting’ Centerpiece for your table or home. This nesting-vase method is a decorative and easy way to hide your floral stems when using a glass vase for a flower arrangement. Customize your arrangement with the ‘filler’ or decorative material of your choice to match your decor or tablesetting. Welcome to Monday Morning…
Thank you for all your visits, comments, shares and Pins in 2018. I’m still surprised and humbled you find the time to visit my little blog and Potting Shed! We built my Potting Shed in 2012, before I’d ever heard of the concept or term, ‘She Shed’. You see that first post, HERE. While I don’t actually…
Create a merry and bright centerpiece for your Christmas table and holiday season using candy canes. December has flown by, it’s hard to believe that Christmas is next week! I couldn’t resist having a little dish fun, sharing one last table that’s merry and bright, while enjoying the twinkle of the Christmas tree. A pair…
Happy Friday! Are you in need of some flower therapy? If so, you’re in luck, as my Floral Friday friends and I are gathering together to send some floral inspiration your way. You’ll find my blogging friends’ links to their floral creations at the bottom of this post. It’s been a very wet, cold and…
We’ve enjoyed some beautiful fall weather the last couple of weeks, perfect for alfresco dining! Table inspiration came from a blue plaid throw with a narrow pumpkin stripe, which tops a matelasse coverlet as a tablecloth. . . And the pretty flower basket details of Royal Staffordshire Clarice Cliff ‘Charlotte’. Brown transferware and ironstone sing…
Whoooo can believe that October 31st is next week? October seems to have flown by but there’s still time to dust off your broom, polish your shoes and buy a new hat! <|:>) I pulled together some Halloween tablescapes from the archives for some spooktacular fun and inspiration! Click on the links in red to…
Halloween is next week~ the perfect time (or excuse ;) to celebrate with a Hallowine and Halloween candy pairing! I scared up some spooky bottles of Hallowine at World Market and Trader Joe’s. And found this handy Halloween candy and wine pairing chart last year from Vivino. Since it’s all about the candy on Halloween,…
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…