Tag: hydrangeas

Blooming Dishes and a Flower Fix

I gathered some blooms for a flower fix, a guaranteed spirit lifter to combat the August blues that comes from a long month of heat and humidity! Summer flowers are beginning to look tired, wilting from the summer heat. . .  just like me. White Stock and peach roses in a $4 blues-buster bouquet from the grocery store add some welcome fragrance.…

Tying the Knot: Mikasa Cameo Platinum Dinnerware

I’m at the table with a processional of white porcelain dishes courtesy of Cameo Platinum Dinnerware by Mikasa. Bordered with a simple and classic platinum band, Cameo Platinum Dinnerware sets the stage for elegant dining. Described as ‘unrehearsed glamour’, I had a little bridal inspiration with this processional of white porcelain dinnerware at the table. An…

Red, White and Blue Transferware

Sending a little red, white & blue your way with transferware, flowers, and flags on Independence Day! And with Hydrangeas, Coleus and Caladiums. Wishing you a Safe and Happy Independence Day! Long May She Wave! Thank you for your visit, I’m joining:  Metamorphosis Monday, The Scoop,  Inspire Me Tuesday, Wow Us Wednesdays,  Home Sweet Home, Feathered Nest Friday,

Enhancing Fall Garland

Fall is my favorite time of year and I love harvesting leaves, acorns, and bits of organic material to bring nature to the table! My preference is to use real materials, but here in the South, our leaves don’t start to turn until mid October, so any fall decorating before then requires artificial garlands or wreaths.…

These Boots Are Made For Walking

These boots are made for walking so  they’re strutting their stuff as vases. . . Blooming with Hydrangeas, Elderflower, Alstroemeria and grasses! And providing for some table inspiration and western flavor to pair with Mikasa’s Belmont Blue Flowers Dinnerware.  I dressed my Belmont Blue Flowers table last week with additional blues and flowers~ hydrangeas in a watering can, blooming…