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LASTING. Learning how to create beauty with the most incredible dried flowers from @borealblooms at the @slowflowerssummit in Banff. Not all dried florals are equal. These are local blooms dried and prepared without any synthetics and grown with love and purpose. They will last about a year. Beautifully complimented by a floral-dyed silk ribbon from @masaganaflowerfarm.

#slowflowerssummit2024 #slowflowerssociety #locallygrownflowers #inspiredbyblooms #driedflowers

LASTING. Learning how to create beauty with the most incredible dried flowers from @borealblooms at the @slowflowerssummit in Banff. Not all dried florals are equal. These are local blooms dried and prepared without any synthetics and grown with love and purpose. They will last about a year. Beautifully complimented by a floral-dyed silk ribbon from @masaganaflowerfarm.

#slowflowerssummit2024 #slowflowerssociety #locallygrownflowers #inspiredbyblooms #driedflowers

TABLE TALK. See you soon in Banff at the @slowflowerssummit where among other floral chats, we will be dishing flowers on the table. Still time to organize your trip. Link in bio.

#slowflowerssummit #tablescapes #vintagestyle #entertainingideas #citygarden

TABLE TALK. See you soon in Banff at the @slowflowerssummit where among other floral chats, we will be dishing flowers on the table. Still time to organize your trip. Link in bio.

#slowflowerssummit #tablescapes #vintagestyle #entertainingideas #citygarden

WIN. WIN. The magnolia tree had a trim. And we have some branches in the house to play with. Bringing bits of nature inside is good for the soul.

#houseandflower #floralstyling #antiquestyle #magnolia #inspiredbynature

WIN. WIN. The magnolia tree had a trim. And we have some branches in the house to play with. Bringing bits of nature inside is good for the soul.

#houseandflower #floralstyling #antiquestyle #magnolia #inspiredbynature

NOT LONG NOW. Busy preparing these vintage bits to create the most wonderful flower-festooned tablescape at the @slowflowerssummit. I’m going for a summer romance vibe and have been out treasure hunting to find new pieces to add to my collection. I can’t wait to share so many ideas with you in Banff later this June. I’ve linked the details of this incredible event in my bio. It’s going to be fab.

#slowflowerssociety #slowflowerssummit2024 #vintagestyle #vintagechina #vintagevases #treasurehunter #tablescapestyling

NOT LONG NOW. Busy preparing these vintage bits to create the most wonderful flower-festooned tablescape at the @slowflowerssummit. I’m going for a summer romance vibe and have been out treasure hunting to find new pieces to add to my collection. I can’t wait to share so many ideas with you in Banff later this June. I’ve linked the details of this incredible event in my bio. It’s going to be fab.

#slowflowerssociety #slowflowerssummit2024 #vintagestyle #vintagechina #vintagevases #treasurehunter #tablescapestyling

GRADUATING CLASS. I wanted to share how easy and enjoyable it is to make prom flowers for the special ones in your life. Can’t believe our youngest is celebrating this milestone already. But here we are. So very, very proud. Our son Theo and his lovely Taryn requested a palette of white. We found lovely calla lilies and orchids for our focals, complimented by lilac, lavender, and lily of the valley from zia Sandy’s garden. Couldn’t be sweeter.

#promflowers #wristcorsage #boutonnière #buttonholes

GRADUATING CLASS. I wanted to share how easy and enjoyable it is to make prom flowers for the special ones in your life. Can’t believe our youngest is celebrating this milestone already. But here we are. So very, very proud. Our son Theo and his lovely Taryn requested a palette of white. We found lovely calla lilies and orchids for our focals, complimented by lilac, lavender, and lily of the valley from zia Sandy’s garden. Couldn’t be sweeter.

#promflowers #wristcorsage #boutonnière #buttonholes

NOT DEAD. Actually these tulips are at a phase I like the most. The present phase. The one they are currently living. Ripe. Open. Soft. I liked their previous iteration too. When they were a bit younger. Turgid. Fresh. Leaning to the sun. So the progress of these tulips may be symbolic of what I think the new account @imnotdead.x is getting at. I suspect the stylish gals in their cleverness leave it open to interpretation. Take what you will. I’m loving the sophisticated sass and gritty elegance of it all. You may want to slide over and have a gander. 🤍

#imnotdead

NOT DEAD. Actually these tulips are at a phase I like the most. The present phase. The one they are currently living. Ripe. Open. Soft. I liked their previous iteration too. When they were a bit younger. Turgid. Fresh. Leaning to the sun. So the progress of these tulips may be symbolic of what I think the new account @imnotdead.x is getting at. I suspect the stylish gals in their cleverness leave it open to interpretation. Take what you will. I’m loving the sophisticated sass and gritty elegance of it all. You may want to slide over and have a gander. 🤍

#imnotdead

VASESx3. You can take the same flowers and create a very different mood with your vessel. The last of these Starlight Sensation narcissus from our garden were my playthings. If you are coming to the #slowflowerssummit in Banff (link in bio) in June, we’ll be talking about this and so much more flower love. Hope to see you there.

#houseandflower #slowfloralstyle #slowflowerssociety #daffodils #frommygarden #inspiredbyflowers #flowerstyling

VASESx3. You can take the same flowers and create a very different mood with your vessel. The last of these Starlight Sensation narcissus from our garden were my playthings. If you are coming to the #slowflowerssummit in Banff (link in bio) in June, we’ll be talking about this and so much more flower love. Hope to see you there.

#houseandflower #slowfloralstyle #slowflowerssociety #daffodils #frommygarden #inspiredbyflowers #flowerstyling

PULL THEM OUT. If you are cutting tulips from your garden to make something lovely, you might as well take the whole plant, bulb and all. If you don’t, most likely next season your tulip will underperform and come up with just leaves or a tiny bud. The bulb needs the nourishment and energy from the plant to prepare for the next season so when you cut them, you are taking that away. This is why most flower farmers treat their spring bulbs as annuals. We have some tulips in our garden that we leave untouched, but mostly I pluck them out and plant again next fall for best results. You can of course arrange your tulips with the bulbs still intact, they tend to last longer that way, or you can cut and arrange. Either way, they are beautiful to bring inside.

#slowflowerssociety #tulipseason #floralstyling #citygardening #flowertips #inspiredbypetals #urbanflowers #frommygarden

PULL THEM OUT. If you are cutting tulips from your garden to make something lovely, you might as well take the whole plant, bulb and all. If you don’t, most likely next season your tulip will underperform and come up with just leaves or a tiny bud. The bulb needs the nourishment and energy from the plant to prepare for the next season so when you cut them, you are taking that away. This is why most flower farmers treat their spring bulbs as annuals. We have some tulips in our garden that we leave untouched, but mostly I pluck them out and plant again next fall for best results. You can of course arrange your tulips with the bulbs still intact, they tend to last longer that way, or you can cut and arrange. Either way, they are beautiful to bring inside.

#slowflowerssociety #tulipseason #floralstyling #citygardening #flowertips #inspiredbypetals #urbanflowers #frommygarden

THE VIOLETA. Inspired to make this lavender-hued spring arrangement from some tulips delivered to our home by a lovely Violet. To open the blooms up, I’ve used the reflexing technique. Super easy and effective.

#tulips #springflowers #floralinspiration #floralstyling #floralarrangements #inspiredbypetals #wherewomencreate #gardenstudio

THE VIOLETA. Inspired to make this lavender-hued spring arrangement from some tulips delivered to our home by a lovely Violet. To open the blooms up, I’ve used the reflexing technique. Super easy and effective.

#tulips #springflowers #floralinspiration #floralstyling #floralarrangements #inspiredbypetals #wherewomencreate #gardenstudio

NO REASON. Anytime is good for cake, but this time it was special.

#vintagestyle #vintageplates #silvercutlery #cupcakes #celebration #happyanniversary

NO REASON. Anytime is good for cake, but this time it was special.

#vintagestyle #vintageplates #silvercutlery #cupcakes #celebration #happyanniversary

GROUNDED. Vases aren’t just for tables. For a simple statement installation, plop a large branch in a large vessel on the floor. Hello beautiful.

#houseandflower #inspiredbypetals #floralstyling #magnolia #springtime #slowfloralstyle #floraltips

GROUNDED. Vases aren’t just for tables. For a simple statement installation, plop a large branch in a large vessel on the floor. Hello beautiful.

#houseandflower #inspiredbypetals #floralstyling #magnolia #springtime #slowfloralstyle #floraltips

ANYTHING GOES. This dainty sprig of clematis vine is quite happy in this black marble toothbrush holder. Be on the lookout for interesting vases to take the simplest of blooms up a notch. Even if it’s not its intended use. I scrounge for mostly vintage, antique and artisanal. But, hey, bathroom accessories work too.

#vintagehome #inspiredbypetals #houseandflower #slowfloralstyle #floralstyling #flowervases

ANYTHING GOES. This dainty sprig of clematis vine is quite happy in this black marble toothbrush holder. Be on the lookout for interesting vases to take the simplest of blooms up a notch. Even if it’s not its intended use. I scrounge for mostly vintage, antique and artisanal. But, hey, bathroom accessories work too.

#vintagehome #inspiredbypetals #houseandflower #slowfloralstyle #floralstyling #flowervases

ALWAYS. The optimism of a gardener. You can always find room for more plants. And, our memories are short about how full the garden already is. My spring is filled with stepping over seed trays in the front porch, picking up just a few more flowers even when I’m supposed to be picking up groceries, and warehousing deliveries of specialty blooms until the ground is warm enough to plant. It’s the most hopeful time.

#urbangardener #citygarden #springblooms #inspiredbypetals #slowflowerssociety #gardenshedstudio #wherewomencreate

ALWAYS. The optimism of a gardener. You can always find room for more plants. And, our memories are short about how full the garden already is. My spring is filled with stepping over seed trays in the front porch, picking up just a few more flowers even when I’m supposed to be picking up groceries, and warehousing deliveries of specialty blooms until the ground is warm enough to plant. It’s the most hopeful time.

#urbangardener #citygarden #springblooms #inspiredbypetals #slowflowerssociety #gardenshedstudio #wherewomencreate

HOW TO GET BLOOMS IN A SHADY CITY GARDEN. Plant for early blooms. I love that we have so many trees in our city, but it does make planting a sun-loving flower garden a challenge. That’s why we bulk up on spring bulbs like daffodils. They get the sun they need to bloom en masse before the leaves get on the trees and it all gets shady.

#urbangarden #citygarden #daffodils #inspiredbyflowers #springblooms #slowflowers #houseandflower

HOW TO GET BLOOMS IN A SHADY CITY GARDEN. Plant for early blooms. I love that we have so many trees in our city, but it does make planting a sun-loving flower garden a challenge. That’s why we bulk up on spring bulbs like daffodils. They get the sun they need to bloom en masse before the leaves get on the trees and it all gets shady.

#urbangarden #citygarden #daffodils #inspiredbyflowers #springblooms #slowflowers #houseandflower

FLEXIBLE FURNITURE TIPS. Home design and decorating is about solving problems. We had a small office area in our bedroom but that is giving way to some built-in closets we’re having installed.This means, again, we have to shuffle the furniture. Our home’s footprint is already filled with items we don’t want to part with. So begins the furniture gymnastics. One piece moves. And another has to be moved somewhere else. This is made easier because many of the pieces we have are interchangeable.

Here are some tips for collecting furnishings that will look good and be purposeful in any room.
-A consistent colour palette. Our collection of taffy-coloured leather chairs, for instance, although in different shapes and styles look pulled together and work in many different rooms.
-Complimentary decorative touches. A cohesive array of rugs, pillow cases, lighting and other accessories that brings it all together is a space unifier. We use a lot of linen, velvet, jute, weathered gold and always black.
-Multipurpose pieces. Our desk is really an antique refractory table. It has also been a dining table, kitchen island and hall console.
-And finally, keep an open mind about space planning. Placing my work desk in our main family living area may not have been my first choice but I have found it works really well. I get to be close to everyone while I do my thing and I can keep one eye on the TV watching the hockey playoffs.

Would love to hear any of your suggestions too.

#homedecor #vintagestyle #decoratingideas #homestylingtips #houseandflower

FLEXIBLE FURNITURE TIPS. Home design and decorating is about solving problems. We had a small office area in our bedroom but that is giving way to some built-in closets we’re having installed.This means, again, we have to shuffle the furniture. Our home’s footprint is already filled with items we don’t want to part with. So begins the furniture gymnastics. One piece moves. And another has to be moved somewhere else. This is made easier because many of the pieces we have are interchangeable.

Here are some tips for collecting furnishings that will look good and be purposeful in any room.
-A consistent colour palette. Our collection of taffy-coloured leather chairs, for instance, although in different shapes and styles look pulled together and work in many different rooms.
-Complimentary decorative touches. A cohesive array of rugs, pillow cases, lighting and other accessories that brings it all together is a space unifier. We use a lot of linen, velvet, jute, weathered gold and always black.
-Multipurpose pieces. Our desk is really an antique refractory table. It has also been a dining table, kitchen island and hall console.
-And finally, keep an open mind about space planning. Placing my work desk in our main family living area may not have been my first choice but I have found it works really well. I get to be close to everyone while I do my thing and I can keep one eye on the TV watching the hockey playoffs.

Would love to hear any of your suggestions too.

#homedecor #vintagestyle #decoratingideas #homestylingtips #houseandflower

SERVING DAFFODILS. Spent a glorious, rainy day in the garden shed. I think daffodils are among the happiest-looking flowers and the harbingers of more sunshine and blooms come. Plus, the squirrels tend to leave them alone. Wins all around.

#daffodils #springbulbs #houseandflower #citygarden #floralstyling #inspiredbypetals #slowflowers #urbangardener #gardenshed #flowerdecor #vintagevessels #homegrownblooms

SERVING DAFFODILS. Spent a glorious, rainy day in the garden shed. I think daffodils are among the happiest-looking flowers and the harbingers of more sunshine and blooms come. Plus, the squirrels tend to leave them alone. Wins all around.

#daffodils #springbulbs #houseandflower #citygarden #floralstyling #inspiredbypetals #slowflowers #urbangardener #gardenshed #flowerdecor #vintagevessels #homegrownblooms

UPDATE. On the coaxing of our cherry branches and getting them to bloom. That’s right.

This is for you @alyssanolann - thanks for taking such good care of the gals.

#urbangardener #floralstylist #inspiredbynature #houseandflower #slowflowers #alittlebeautyeveryday #springblooms #cherryblossoms

UPDATE. On the coaxing of our cherry branches and getting them to bloom. That’s right.

This is for you @alyssanolann - thanks for taking such good care of the gals.

#urbangardener #floralstylist #inspiredbynature #houseandflower #slowflowers #alittlebeautyeveryday #springblooms #cherryblossoms

CAREFUL. Thinking about new bathroom tiles? Over the years, we have updated many a restroom. And learned a lot about selecting tiles. It can be a daunting task. There are so many options to tease us. But it’s not an easy do-over once you’ve bathed a room in decorative hardscaping. Here are lessons we’ve learned - you may consider them before taking the plunge. 😘

1. It’s OK to mix high and Low. In this bathroom we used real marble hex tiles on the floor and porcelain marble-patterned tiles on all the walls. It saves money and it works.

2. Large format tiles on the walls, especially in the shower, reduces the number of grout lines. Lots of grout lines = lots of icky build up and cleaning.

3. Speaking of grout, if it works, I opt for darker grout. No matter how much you scrub, over time, lighter grout tends to stain.

4. In a small bathroom, like ours here, don’t be afraid to be dramatic. The room is swathed in black tile. It’s like a very elegant cocoon.

5. And, of course, pick something you’ll love to look at for a long time. I always resist the latest and go for a classic, timeless tile story. It is expensive and causes a lot of upheaval to switch out, so pick wisely.

#bathroomdecor #bathroomideas #tileshower #bathroomtiles #bathroomtips

CAREFUL. Thinking about new bathroom tiles? Over the years, we have updated many a restroom. And learned a lot about selecting tiles. It can be a daunting task. There are so many options to tease us. But it’s not an easy do-over once you’ve bathed a room in decorative hardscaping. Here are lessons we’ve learned - you may consider them before taking the plunge. 😘

1. It’s OK to mix high and Low. In this bathroom we used real marble hex tiles on the floor and porcelain marble-patterned tiles on all the walls. It saves money and it works.

2. Large format tiles on the walls, especially in the shower, reduces the number of grout lines. Lots of grout lines = lots of icky build up and cleaning.

3. Speaking of grout, if it works, I opt for darker grout. No matter how much you scrub, over time, lighter grout tends to stain.

4. In a small bathroom, like ours here, don’t be afraid to be dramatic. The room is swathed in black tile. It’s like a very elegant cocoon.

5. And, of course, pick something you’ll love to look at for a long time. I always resist the latest and go for a classic, timeless tile story. It is expensive and causes a lot of upheaval to switch out, so pick wisely.

#bathroomdecor #bathroomideas #tileshower #bathroomtiles #bathroomtips

RIGID. One of the first blooms of spring, our hellebores are blooming. These perennials are a few years old and they are just starting to get established and productive. They do tend to flop though. So, this technique of gently scoring their stems and hydrating in warm water helps to keep them upright and happy.

#floralstyling #vintagevessels #hellebore #springblooms #inspiredbypetals #flowertips #urbangardener

RIGID. One of the first blooms of spring, our hellebores are blooming. These perennials are a few years old and they are just starting to get established and productive. They do tend to flop though. So, this technique of gently scoring their stems and hydrating in warm water helps to keep them upright and happy.

#floralstyling #vintagevessels #hellebore #springblooms #inspiredbypetals #flowertips #urbangardener

SOLITUDE. A creative life is often spent alone. In quiet. Partly, that’s why I like it so much. Time to be inside my own. But there are times, I crave community. The connection. The learning. The collaboration. Along my creative journey, I have invested in my growth and my need to be with others by going to workshops, mostly related to flowers. And each time, after being with a group of kindred spirits for a few days away from my daily routine and family, I have come back energized, with new ideas, new techniques, and new friends. Here’s your chance to do the same. Join me this June 23-25 in Banff at the Slow Flowers Summit. The @slowflowerssummit is for all flower lovers, creatives, artists, gardeners, and supporters of domestic, local, seasonal and sustainable flowers.The time will be filled with discussion, demonstrations, incredible beauty, and togetherness. I will be presenting and I’ve tagged the stellar lineup of my co-participants below. Check out the link in my bio that will take you to the website for more information. I’d love to see you there.

@hitomigilliam @dahliamayflowerfarm @harrisflowerfarm @borealblooms @masaganaflowerfarm @alclanativeplants @thelocalflowercollective @cooperative_flower_network & @prairiegirlflowers @debraprinzing

#slowflowerssummit #slowflowerssummit2024 #slowflowerssummitcanada #flowerworkshop #flowerenthusiast #flowerlovers
#floraldesign #floralmagic #floraltakeover #flowerfarming #sustainableflowers #seasonalflowers #flowerinspiration #canadianflorists #canadianflowerfarmers #slowflowersmembers

SOLITUDE. A creative life is often spent alone. In quiet. Partly, that’s why I like it so much. Time to be inside my own. But there are times, I crave community. The connection. The learning. The collaboration. Along my creative journey, I have invested in my growth and my need to be with others by going to workshops, mostly related to flowers. And each time, after being with a group of kindred spirits for a few days away from my daily routine and family, I have come back energized, with new ideas, new techniques, and new friends. Here’s your chance to do the same. Join me this June 23-25 in Banff at the Slow Flowers Summit. The @slowflowerssummit is for all flower lovers, creatives, artists, gardeners, and supporters of domestic, local, seasonal and sustainable flowers.The time will be filled with discussion, demonstrations, incredible beauty, and togetherness. I will be presenting and I’ve tagged the stellar lineup of my co-participants below. Check out the link in my bio that will take you to the website for more information. I’d love to see you there.

@hitomigilliam @dahliamayflowerfarm @harrisflowerfarm @borealblooms @masaganaflowerfarm @alclanativeplants @thelocalflowercollective @cooperative_flower_network & @prairiegirlflowers @debraprinzing

#slowflowerssummit #slowflowerssummit2024 #slowflowerssummitcanada #flowerworkshop #flowerenthusiast #flowerlovers
#floraldesign #floralmagic #floraltakeover #flowerfarming #sustainableflowers #seasonalflowers #flowerinspiration #canadianflorists #canadianflowerfarmers #slowflowersmembers

CURBSIDE FORAGING. Couldn’t pass up the cherry branches left on the side of the road. Fingers crossed that we get some beautiful blooms in a few weeks. Whatever form they decide to take, I love them. .

#urbangardening #gardenshed #inspiredbynature #cherryblossom #floralstyling

CURBSIDE FORAGING. Couldn’t pass up the cherry branches left on the side of the road. Fingers crossed that we get some beautiful blooms in a few weeks. Whatever form they decide to take, I love them. .

#urbangardening #gardenshed #inspiredbynature #cherryblossom #floralstyling

PYRAMID. Thank you so much to the very talented @rachelchofloral for teaching this flower arranging technique. It’s new to me and I was so excited when @holly.lynn delivered the most lovely pink tulips and I could try out this method. Rachel’s work is always so beautiful and I have a long way to go to nail this, but I thought I’d share my first attempt.

PYRAMID. Thank you so much to the very talented @rachelchofloral for teaching this flower arranging technique. It’s new to me and I was so excited when @holly.lynn delivered the most lovely pink tulips and I could try out this method. Rachel’s work is always so beautiful and I have a long way to go to nail this, but I thought I’d share my first attempt.

HAPPY EGG CUPS. Smiling pansies. Pastel shells. Serving up sunshine to your spring table.

#springflowers #springtablescape #easterdiy #eastereggs #inspiredbynature #pansiesflowers #setthetablewithstyle

HAPPY EGG CUPS. Smiling pansies. Pastel shells. Serving up sunshine to your spring table.

#springflowers #springtablescape #easterdiy #eastereggs #inspiredbynature #pansiesflowers #setthetablewithstyle

SIMPLY ARRANGED. Grape hyacinths, bulb and all, in petite vintage china is an easy way to bring the sunshine in.

#vintagestyle #inspiredbynature #floralstyling #blooms #springbulbs #diyflowers

SIMPLY ARRANGED. Grape hyacinths, bulb and all, in petite vintage china is an easy way to bring the sunshine in.

#vintagestyle #inspiredbynature #floralstyling #blooms #springbulbs #diyflowers

IF GIVEN THE CHOICE. I’ll take the corner piece every time.

#vintagestyle #vintageplates #cake #alittlebeautyeveryday #foodstyling #collector

IF GIVEN THE CHOICE. I’ll take the corner piece every time.

#vintagestyle #vintageplates #cake #alittlebeautyeveryday #foodstyling #collector

DIOR VS CHANEL. Have you been watching the new @appletv series The New Look?
It started off a bit slowly, but we are now hooked. Fashion. Romance. Deception. Passion. All rooted in historical events. It’s all so good. The story is compelling and the sets and costumes are gorgeous. Watching the shows reminded me of an exhibition I saw of Dior’s work a number of years ago at the @romtoronto. Along with a number of the most exquisite Dior gowns, a highlight was a floral installation by @fleursdevilles which to this day takes my breath away.

#floralstyling #dior #inspiredbypetals #floralinstallation

DIOR VS CHANEL. Have you been watching the new @appletv series The New Look?
It started off a bit slowly, but we are now hooked. Fashion. Romance. Deception. Passion. All rooted in historical events. It’s all so good. The story is compelling and the sets and costumes are gorgeous. Watching the shows reminded me of an exhibition I saw of Dior’s work a number of years ago at the @romtoronto. Along with a number of the most exquisite Dior gowns, a highlight was a floral installation by @fleursdevilles which to this day takes my breath away.

#floralstyling #dior #inspiredbypetals #floralinstallation

ABSOLUTELY. Nothing new in this collection from my morning view. But it is all so current and relevant. Old stuff is sexy.

#vintagestyle #antiqueloversofinstagram #collectedhome #facebookmarketplace #antiquehomedecor #trendlessinteriors

ABSOLUTELY. Nothing new in this collection from my morning view. But it is all so current and relevant. Old stuff is sexy.

#vintagestyle #antiqueloversofinstagram #collectedhome #facebookmarketplace #antiquehomedecor #trendlessinteriors

LEARNING. Don’t stop. Keep refueling and challenging. Be curious. Dream. Join me this June 23-25 in beautiful Banff with teachers and soulmates at the Slow Flower Summit. A gathering of floral lovers (hobbyists and pros) who want to increase knowledge of sustainable growing and designing techniques and find community. I’ll be there sharing lessons from my book and talking about my favourite things - flowers and vases and tablescapes - along with an incredible lineup of speakers. I have invested in myself and excursions like this in the past and have come away so inspired and energized. If you are interested in more information about this wonderful event, slide over to @slowflowerssummit for all the details. Also, please take advantage of the $50 credit with this code BEMYGUEST. Over the next weeks, I’ll be sharing more about this incredible opportunity - it is going to be amazing.

#slowflowerssummit #slowflowerssociety #inspiredbypetals #daffodils #blooms #homegrownflowers #bloomimprint #houseandflower #vintagestyle #petalsandprops

LEARNING. Don’t stop. Keep refueling and challenging. Be curious. Dream. Join me this June 23-25 in beautiful Banff with teachers and soulmates at the Slow Flower Summit. A gathering of floral lovers (hobbyists and pros) who want to increase knowledge of sustainable growing and designing techniques and find community. I’ll be there sharing lessons from my book and talking about my favourite things - flowers and vases and tablescapes - along with an incredible lineup of speakers. I have invested in myself and excursions like this in the past and have come away so inspired and energized. If you are interested in more information about this wonderful event, slide over to @slowflowerssummit for all the details. Also, please take advantage of the $50 credit with this code BEMYGUEST. Over the next weeks, I’ll be sharing more about this incredible opportunity - it is going to be amazing.

#slowflowerssummit #slowflowerssociety #inspiredbypetals #daffodils #blooms #homegrownflowers #bloomimprint #houseandflower #vintagestyle #petalsandprops

TEXTURE. Linen. Velvet. A little leopard print. Old rugs and wrinkled leather chair. Handmade stringy light. Flowers 🌸 of course. It’s a decoration salad - all the ingredients working together making it tasty.

#soulfulhome #slowhome #vintagestyle #houseandflower #etsy #facebookmarketplace #livingroomdecor #greenroom

TEXTURE. Linen. Velvet. A little leopard print. Old rugs and wrinkled leather chair. Handmade stringy light. Flowers 🌸 of course. It’s a decoration salad - all the ingredients working together making it tasty.

#soulfulhome #slowhome #vintagestyle #houseandflower #etsy #facebookmarketplace #livingroomdecor #greenroom

REINVENT A GARDEN. It might seem daunting as you stare, at the messy yard, or maybe stare at emptiness. You try to figure out where to begin, and how to coax an outdoor space to become something you want it to be, curious about its potential.
(From my book, House + Flower)

#houseandflower #bloomimprint #myseasonalhome #underthefloralspell #flowersmakemehappy #petalsandprops #seasonalflowers #slowfloralstyle #flowersandotherstories #blooooms #alittlebeautyeveryday #myseasonalstyle #myseasonaldecor #gardenshed #floralstudio #allthingsbotanical #pottingshed #cottagegarden #lovemygarden #gardenlovers #smallgarden #gardenstyle #citygarden #containergardening

REINVENT A GARDEN. It might seem daunting as you stare, at the messy yard, or maybe stare at emptiness. You try to figure out where to begin, and how to coax an outdoor space to become something you want it to be, curious about its potential.
(From my book, House + Flower)

#houseandflower #bloomimprint #myseasonalhome #underthefloralspell #flowersmakemehappy #petalsandprops #seasonalflowers #slowfloralstyle #flowersandotherstories #blooooms #alittlebeautyeveryday #myseasonalstyle #myseasonaldecor #gardenshed #floralstudio #allthingsbotanical #pottingshed #cottagegarden #lovemygarden #gardenlovers #smallgarden #gardenstyle #citygarden #containergardening

SPACE-SAVING HEADBOARD. Beadboard for texture. Built-in shelf for display and holding your bits. Wall sconce. Here’s to small and cozy bedrooms.

#vintagestyle #bedroominspo #diyshelves #smallspaces

SPACE-SAVING HEADBOARD. Beadboard for texture. Built-in shelf for display and holding your bits. Wall sconce. Here’s to small and cozy bedrooms.

#vintagestyle #bedroominspo #diyshelves #smallspaces

MELANGE. Dried with fresh. Wild with cultivated. A mix of blooms and branches in winter. You’ve got to use what you can get your hands on.

#inspiredbypetals #floralstyling #winterblooms

MELANGE. Dried with fresh. Wild with cultivated. A mix of blooms and branches in winter. You’ve got to use what you can get your hands on.

#inspiredbypetals #floralstyling #winterblooms

WITHIN REACH. A beautiful kitchen is a functional one. Open shelving with all the essentials nearby makes a happy baker. (A tip to take your eye up and make the room look even taller is to place items on top of the shelves, like the cake stands here.)

#kitchendecor #vintagestyle #trendlessinteriors #rustickitchen #interiorstyling

WITHIN REACH. A beautiful kitchen is a functional one. Open shelving with all the essentials nearby makes a happy baker. (A tip to take your eye up and make the room look even taller is to place items on top of the shelves, like the cake stands here.)

#kitchendecor #vintagestyle #trendlessinteriors #rustickitchen #interiorstyling

COMPLIMENTARY. Find a vase as pretty as your flowers.

#vintagestyle #daffodils #inspiredbypetals #vintagevase #floralstyling

COMPLIMENTARY. Find a vase as pretty as your flowers.

#vintagestyle #daffodils #inspiredbypetals #vintagevase #floralstyling

GREEN GODESS. That time I styled the powder room as a fern forest.

#inspiredbynature #trendlessinteriors #powderroom #ferns #interiorstylist

GREEN GODESS. That time I styled the powder room as a fern forest.

#inspiredbynature #trendlessinteriors #powderroom #ferns #interiorstylist

WORK IT. New desk situation shows how this old table has many uses. From dining table to kitchen island, great pieces always find beautiful purpose.

#vintagestyle #facebookmarketplace #antiquedecor #workspaces #trendlessinteriors

WORK IT. New desk situation shows how this old table has many uses. From dining table to kitchen island, great pieces always find beautiful purpose.

#vintagestyle #facebookmarketplace #antiquedecor #workspaces #trendlessinteriors

CAMOUFLAGE. Tulips blending into the background. Sometimes subtle works.

#vintagestyle #trendlessinteriors #mycollectedhome #antiqueloversofinstagram #ontarioflowers #tulips #inspiredbypetals #houseandflower

CAMOUFLAGE. Tulips blending into the background. Sometimes subtle works.

#vintagestyle #trendlessinteriors #mycollectedhome #antiqueloversofinstagram #ontarioflowers #tulips #inspiredbypetals #houseandflower

BOTH THINGS CAN BE TRUE. Black with a rail. White with a shelf. There’s no right or wrong in decorating your home. What you prefer today may be different tomorrow. That’s what I love about creative expression through styling a personal space. All you have to do is please yourself.

Photo 2 by @kimberphotog

#vintagestyle #antiqueloversofinstagram #shelfiesunday #kitchendecor #trendlessdesign

BOTH THINGS CAN BE TRUE. Black with a rail. White with a shelf. There’s no right or wrong in decorating your home. What you prefer today may be different tomorrow. That’s what I love about creative expression through styling a personal space. All you have to do is please yourself.

Photo 2 by @kimberphotog

#vintagestyle #antiqueloversofinstagram #shelfiesunday #kitchendecor #trendlessdesign

SHARING. Confetti cake on a vintage hotel plate. Two antique silver spoons. My weakness.

#vintagestyle #cake #vintageplates #antiquefinds

SHARING. Confetti cake on a vintage hotel plate. Two antique silver spoons. My weakness.

#vintagestyle #cake #vintageplates #antiquefinds

THE LASTING. NOT THE FLEETING. It’s later in January and my feed and inbox are still delivering trend updates on this and that. I’m curious and most often I do hit open and have a peek. Just to see whether I’m in or out. But what I really prefer to do on a cold day is flip through the collection of select design magazines I’ve kept over the years. I turn the pages looking for spaces that continue to inspire. I’m drawn to the decoration that has stood. Rooms that are still on trend, because they never really were a trend to begin with. So as I study my March 2005 issue of @elledecor filled with the most beautiful homes in a range of styles, I’m impressed with the enduring features that sing to me today as much as they did almost twenty years ago. This is my kind of trend report.

#trendlessinteriors #classicinterior #houseandflower #vintagestyle #timelessdesign

THE LASTING. NOT THE FLEETING. It’s later in January and my feed and inbox are still delivering trend updates on this and that. I’m curious and most often I do hit open and have a peek. Just to see whether I’m in or out. But what I really prefer to do on a cold day is flip through the collection of select design magazines I’ve kept over the years. I turn the pages looking for spaces that continue to inspire. I’m drawn to the decoration that has stood. Rooms that are still on trend, because they never really were a trend to begin with. So as I study my March 2005 issue of @elledecor filled with the most beautiful homes in a range of styles, I’m impressed with the enduring features that sing to me today as much as they did almost twenty years ago. This is my kind of trend report.

#trendlessinteriors #classicinterior #houseandflower #vintagestyle #timelessdesign

MILK. In crystal, antique tumblers. And cookies. And a just-in-bloom amaryllis leftover from Christmas. Making it lovely to pass the cold time.

#tablescapes #vintagestyle #tablestyling #amaryllis #facebookmarketplace

MILK. In crystal, antique tumblers. And cookies. And a just-in-bloom amaryllis leftover from Christmas. Making it lovely to pass the cold time.

#tablescapes #vintagestyle #tablestyling #amaryllis #facebookmarketplace

LESS EXCESS. One of the best things about January is the cleanse. The extravagance of holiday is put away for a year. The furniture is moved. The meals are simpler. Commitments are made. And there is a lovely calm while the snow falls.

#vintagestyle #housesndflower #gallerywall #myhometoday

LESS EXCESS. One of the best things about January is the cleanse. The extravagance of holiday is put away for a year. The furniture is moved. The meals are simpler. Commitments are made. And there is a lovely calm while the snow falls.

#vintagestyle #housesndflower #gallerywall #myhometoday

SIMPLY SEASONAL. Papers stars. Fresh cedar rope. Dried clementines. Mini trees. Fairy lights.

#houseandflower #simplychristmas #christmasdecor #readyfortheholidays #inspiredbynature #vintagedecor #smallablelovers

SIMPLY SEASONAL. Papers stars. Fresh cedar rope. Dried clementines. Mini trees. Fairy lights.

#houseandflower #simplychristmas #christmasdecor #readyfortheholidays #inspiredbynature #vintagedecor #smallablelovers

CURVY. The stunning stairs at the @briig.hotel make the climb part exercise, part experiential art. Keep going and you’ll find the view of the beach is pretty nice too.

#split #visitcroatia #suitcasetravels

CURVY. The stunning stairs at the @briig.hotel make the climb part exercise, part experiential art. Keep going and you’ll find the view of the beach is pretty nice too.

#split #visitcroatia #suitcasetravels

TIP. So simple to set the table with a few stems cut in different heights displayed in a collection of similar vessels of varying scale, shape and tone.

#houseandflower #trendlessathome #vintagedecor #tablescaping #dahlias #inspiredbypetals #grownnotflown

TIP. So simple to set the table with a few stems cut in different heights displayed in a collection of similar vessels of varying scale, shape and tone.

#houseandflower #trendlessathome #vintagedecor #tablescaping #dahlias #inspiredbypetals #grownnotflown

ISLAND DREAMING. Give me a new (really, rather old) kitchen island (which was once a dark desk) and let the reimagining begin. Another @facebookmarketplace score which has moved from room to room in our home.

#vintagestyle #kitchenisland #trendlessathome #facebookmarketplace #unfittedkitchen #kitchendecor

ISLAND DREAMING. Give me a new (really, rather old) kitchen island (which was once a dark desk) and let the reimagining begin. Another @facebookmarketplace score which has moved from room to room in our home.

#vintagestyle #kitchenisland #trendlessathome #facebookmarketplace #unfittedkitchen #kitchendecor

TEXTURE. Rough wooden bowls. Giant dog-eared books. Velvety herbs. Decorating by feel.

#trendlessathome #vintagestyle #vintagedecor #facebookmarketplace

TEXTURE. Rough wooden bowls. Giant dog-eared books. Velvety herbs. Decorating by feel.

#trendlessathome #vintagestyle #vintagedecor #facebookmarketplace

STRAGGLERS. The last of anemones. Later in life and still beautiful. Different than before and still beautiful. Tired and still beautiful. Lessons from the garden for us all.

#trendlessathome #inspiredbypetals #frommygarden #vintagedecor

STRAGGLERS. The last of anemones. Later in life and still beautiful. Different than before and still beautiful. Tired and still beautiful. Lessons from the garden for us all.

#trendlessathome #inspiredbypetals #frommygarden #vintagedecor

PAINT CHIPS. There’s an incredible weathered wall by the beach where we walk Ivy. It has the most beautiful decaying remnants of graffiti that have been exposed to the elements. If only I could replicate this on the walls in our house.

#trendlessathome #beautyiswhereyoufindit #decorinspiration

PAINT CHIPS. There’s an incredible weathered wall by the beach where we walk Ivy. It has the most beautiful decaying remnants of graffiti that have been exposed to the elements. If only I could replicate this on the walls in our house.

#trendlessathome #beautyiswhereyoufindit #decorinspiration

IN A LIGHTER MOOD. Painted the kitchen walls white. My hair too. I talk a lot about the power of paint and its easy-to-harness transformative power. We had left the kitchen beadboard the way we found it. Brown and warm and lovely. It was the perfect backdrop for many images you’ve seen here and in my book. And for many family meals. Conversations and celebrations. But change is good. And I’ve been thinking for some time about reimagining this space. So, layers of whitewash. Oh you can’t do that. Or I could never. Same for the hair. Yes you can. It will be fabulous.

#houseandflower #whitekitchen #whitepaint #buzzcutfeed #pixiehair #nothingbutpixies #croppedhair

IN A LIGHTER MOOD. Painted the kitchen walls white. My hair too. I talk a lot about the power of paint and its easy-to-harness transformative power. We had left the kitchen beadboard the way we found it. Brown and warm and lovely. It was the perfect backdrop for many images you’ve seen here and in my book. And for many family meals. Conversations and celebrations. But change is good. And I’ve been thinking for some time about reimagining this space. So, layers of whitewash. Oh you can’t do that. Or I could never. Same for the hair. Yes you can. It will be fabulous.

#houseandflower #whitekitchen #whitepaint #buzzcutfeed #pixiehair #nothingbutpixies #croppedhair

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