Flowers To Inspire!

Always a delight to be welcomed by these beautiful flowers at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills. A beautiful mix of fragrant blossoms. Enjoy your day.

A Gift From The Garden

My grand daughter brought me a rose from the garden as a gift. Why is it that such a small gift means more to me than a "truckload" of flowers?

I delight in watching my grand children grow and the unconditional love they bring to me.

Enjoy your day.

Spring Is Always Affordable!

Spring is in full force and when I saw that daffodils were only $1.99 a bunch, I could not resist to cover the house with small containers. These containers have a simple earth glaze and it sets off the blossoms much like the earth in the garden. I believe that with flowers more is less. It does not take a great arrangement to make a colorful statement.

Flowers for Thanksgiving.

Flowers in the house for Thanksgiving. A beautiful cold, crisp sunny day in Southern California. Friends and family for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

Constance Spry a Design Legend

Constance Spry gives arranging tips to the clothing designer Hardy Amies in 1960. Here was a woman that made floral decor an art. This innovative designer rescued items that were thought to be trash; such as twigs with moss and dried pods and leaves and mixed with abundant bouquets of multi-colored flowers in containers that were most unusual. She was and remains a legend.

Flowers at the Park Hyatt Chicago.

This is what greeted me every morning during my stay at the Park Hyatt, Chicago. The artful arrangement of Amaryllis Japanese Style.

The Beauty of Fall Dahlias

A sunny, crisp fall day in Los Angeles and the perfect time for fall dahlias. The colors all blend to make a perfect fall arrangement. It is a sure sign that the summer blooms will give way to late fall and winter flowers here in California. This brings back memories of September in the Hamptons when we would gather flowers at the vegetable stands before they closed for the season. Had to share my view in the office/studio for you to enjoy.

Hydrangea for Winter

My Hydrangeas are ready for drying! Not all of them, mind you but the ones on the back terrace seem to be calling out: dry me!

I can tell when they start to to change color and seem to be drying at the edges; then I simply clip them and tie with wire and hang them in a cool dry spot.

This fall/winter they will be great in big bunches in antique containers. Please don't say this is a sign that summer is almost over.

Peony Flower Power

What is it with this flower, the Peony? You bring it into a room and it brings instant class and delightful aroma. Even when the petals fall it somehow looks wonderful! If I were to vote on the classiest (is that a word?) flower it would have to be the Peony...sorry Rosie.

Succulents With Indoor Bouquets

I like to use succulents in flower arrangements. In this case I have used Echeveria. It will then root in the water and I can then plant in outdoor beds or in pots for outdoor entertaining table decoration. I like the colors of the succulents; from deep grey to lavender.

Flowers From The Garden!

This morning the garden was in full bloom! For the studio I decided to pick one of each of the flowers & herbs that called out to me and here is the result. A good way to start the day.

Good Morning

This is what I am seeing as I start my day in my Los Angeles office. Just a few flowers to brighten the room although it looks cloudy outside. The daffodil on the wall is a first run of my new art collection for W.King Ambler. Have a great day!