"There is in all this cold and hollow world, no fount of deep, strong, deathless love: save that within a mother's heart." ―Felicia Dorothea Hemans Browne (1793 - 1835) Continue reading →

No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn. – Hal Borland Easter is almost here, and soon children will be biting the ears off chocolate bunnies and running around looking for colorful eggs hidden to be found amid peals of laughter and innocent fun. Easter is also a time... Continue reading →

I was seduced by succulents several years ago and ended up with a greenhouse full of them and gained a lot of fascinating new insights into this exotic part of the plant world. In some ancient traditions, succulents are symbols of unconditional, timeless love. They can live a very long... Continue reading →

Traditional flower arrangements made in memory or honor of a person who has died are often made with white roses, carnations, or white lilies. They are used at the altar or other appropriate location during a funeral service or a memorial service and are intended to communicate deep respect for... Continue reading →

“Art is contemplation. It is the pleasure of the mind which searches into nature, and which there divines the spirit of which nature herself is animated.” - François Auguste René Rodin (1840 – 1917) Time, timelessness. Love, loved, beloved. Less, more, enough. Essence, appearance. Substance, shadow. Joy, grief, rage, peace.... Continue reading →

An important starting point in the creation of floral art is consideration of the desired form of the finished work. With this concept in mind, the flower, or flowers to use for the focal point of the arrangement can be selected. Secondary flowers should be chosen to enhance or complement... Continue reading →

I have many custom arrangements on my website, each created for a specific customer as a one-of-a-kind work of floral art. Each can be almost but not quite reproduced, depending on the season and the specific blossoms and plants available from growers. The important concept here is “not quite.” Why... Continue reading →

A floral message sent by way of a striking tropical flower arrangement can be exciting, startling, or calming – but should always be memorable. The boldness of both the shapes and colors of the blossoms, and the texture of the leaves, are brought into sharp focus through carefully arranged empty... Continue reading →

Would you like to impress your better half – or your potential better half? This Valentine’s Day send a romantic floral message that speaks from your heart and tells the special one you love as much as life itself, “I not only love you, but I also admire you, respect... Continue reading →

Creating floral fine art and inspirational sculptures “A flower arrangement is more than just a handful of flowers in a vase, and an inspired, creative floral design is more than just a flower arrangement” You probably already agree with the first part of that statement, but let’s consider the second... Continue reading →