Hanging baskets are hot. I’ve seen them in major cities hanging from street signs, they decorate the outdoor patios at swanky restaurants, and have even become a major trend in wedding decor. I think it’s because they are such a clever use of space. They bring beautiful lush plants right into the sky. It’s easy […]
Throw open the shutters, sweep out the dust bunnies, and ready the tool set, it’s spring again! Time to freshen up the nest with a little crafty resourcefulness. Mai of Ruche shares her tips and tricks for these fabulous DIY home decor projects using everyday materials. Learn how to make shelves out of books, create […]
While there are a few signs of spring in Northern California, it is still most certainly winter. On Tuesday alone, more than 3 inches of rain fell in my yard. Despite all that, bulbs are starting to bloom. Because more rain is on the horizon, and I won’t be able to spend time in the […]
Sometimes the most unusual ideas pop into my head, and this weekend I had the satisfaction of bringing one to life. My wish was simple: I wanted it to seem like the snow was falling into my hot tub. But snow is a rarity in the coastal redwood forest, so I substituted flowers for snowflakes […]
One afternoon in sunny Potero Hill in San Francisco, this small shop Bell and Trunk Flowers caught my eye. I couldn’t help myself when I walked in to see the vintage decor filled with crocheted and knitted baby clothing and blankets that peppered the front area. Upon chatting with the owner Vanessa, I found out […]
Minoo Hersini, an event planner, interior decorator, floral designer, and fashion designer, has come up with some clever ways to use vegetables, grasses, and fruit to make your centerpieces unique, beautiful, and cheap. She uses everything from radishes to green tomatoes to fancy beans to grasses to artichokes. Her stuff looks amazing, but I wondered […]
Celebrate deep winter and the bitter cold with a unique seasonal floral arrangement. This miniature landscape brings the beauty of the forest into your warm and cozy home. It’s simple to create a tiny version of the woods, and adding mushrooms from the grocery store makes it all the more unusual and authentic. Mushrooms last […]
