This single bloom is one of the first blue hydrangeas from my garden this season. I love to add single blooms to lovely little vases and scatter them throughout the house. This small vase was a Scott’s Antique Market find. My bedside table is the usual recipient of these little gems, but this …
Who needs a little break from the heat right about now? It’s time to escape to the mountains for some cool air. You all know how much I love a good garden or home tour to find new ideas and inspiration. The biennial Joy Garden Tour was held last weekend here in Cashiers, and …
Enjoy this stunning arrangement used on a buffet table at a recent party that I attended. The mere size and color called for a closer look. An antique faux bois planter held the floral fantasy that was bursting with plants and covered in luscious green moss. The hydrangea and callas could be planted in …
Who doesn’t enjoy a road trip now and then! This has been a very busy summer for the Parker clan. We’ve all had a few too many things on our respective lists. Take a break from the beach or the mountains and go on a little excursion with me. Enjoy the adventure! …
Who doesn’t love a weekend get-a-way! Savannah, Georgia is one of our regular favorites. For a little change of pace on your next trip—head for the water instead of the historic district downtown. Beaches, boating, kayaking, sailing and fishing adventures await you. Stop by one of the waterfront cafes and enjoy the scenery with …
Peonies always bring a smile to my face. The color, the luscious blooms—and oh that heavenly scent! These pink beauties are the last of the season from my garden and are the variety ‘Sarah Bernhardt.’ I love a small vase of them on my bedside table. They are the last thing you see ans …
Generous gardens are my favorite. Pathways overflowing with all shades of green, flowers billowing in the wind, branches bending over the path—they all make a garden …