On Saturday, I had the most delightful time teaching a class on homemade chalk paint! Chalk paint is all the rave these days, and I truly believe it’s here to stay. As Botanica Gardens held its weekend long festivities, I jumped on board with this fun event… Tables were set for the 23 registered participants! Read More
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Garden Club with Chris H. Olsen
Last week, I had the opportunity to host the garden club at my home. It was an absolute delightful time! And we had a very special speaker… Who brought lots and lots of lovelies for spring! I was particularly fond of the pink and green pillow! Thinking of adding some pink to my outdoor decor! Read More
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Last night, Lily Garden Club was inspired by Angie from Botanica Gardens with orchids! Orchids have to be one of my absolute favorite flowers! I blogged about my very first orchid awhile back. Read about it here. Orchids are the perfect Valentine gift for a special someone or for yourself… This miniature orchid Read More
Spring Seminar at Botanica Gardens
I am delighted to announce a Spring Seminar that I will be teaching at Botanica Gardens in April! Just to write the word “spring” is music to my ears especially with our “icy” weather today. On April 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., we will explore the art of creating our own chalk paint Read More
BIG News!
As many of you know, I am a HUGE fan of Chris H. Olsen! I just may have featured him a time or two here on the blog…HERE, HERE, and HERE!!! Chris is one of those rare talents in the world. The kind of talent who sees things through a delightful eye, and one who Read More
Arkansas Flower and Garden Show
It’s a yearly tradition for our family to venture downtown to the Arkansas Flower and Garden Show. This tradition began due to Mother’s involvement in the show. She’s chaired this statewide event and was the Flower Show Chairman another. Elizabeth has attended since she was a baby and has “grown” very fond of this show. Read More
Botanica Gardens Continues
Let’s continue our journey through the fabulous Botanica Gardens garden and home shop here in LR! If you need a Christmas gift, you will definitely find something fantastic… You feel the Christmas spirit as you walk into Botanica! I am loving all of this fab green!!! And just last week I mentioned this wonderful gift Read More
Christmas Cocktail Party
Tis the season for enjoying time with family and friends! And entertaining!!! I love to host a gathering. I can vividly remember as a child my parents entertaining often. I also learned early in life that when you entertain projects finally get completed! And I’m talking huge projects when it came to my parents (like Read More
Botanica Gardens
Botanica Gardens is a wonderful floral design shop here in LR! The oh so talented owner, Chris H. Olsen, was featured on my blog Friday. Chris is a leading landscape designer, has the best eye for detail, and loves color! Botanica recently hosted their holiday open house. Another dear family friend, Donna, and I went shopping Read More
What I Am Reading
As you know, I don’t have time to read a novel per say; however, I do have time for design books and magazines! My series “What I Am Reading” continues today with Chris H. Olsen’s fabulous “Five Seasons” book!!! Chris Olsen is a dear family friend and is gifted with an incredible eye for detail. Read More