The Spring Splendor of Ranunculus
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The Spring Splendor of Ranunculus

This beautiful spring has brought with it an abundance of ranunculus. These early season flowers, also called Persian buttercups, are a joy to style

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A Fall Floral Treat
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A Fall Floral Treat

Amazingly, autumn has already arrived with yesterday the official first day of fall! The summer garden is now in its final phases and I am clearing out debris of a successful vegetable harvest.

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Valley Snow
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Valley Snow

I hope you are all well and staying healthy at home during this challenging time. These photos are a bit overdue, but I'd still like to share them with you as I know many are struggling to find peace in these troubled times while adapting to a new lifestyle of being indoors.

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Fresh Flowers Styled in a Long Wooden Bowl
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Fresh Flowers Styled in a Long Wooden Bowl

Today is a beautiful winter day here in California with the sun shining through the icy cold air. I'm finally getting time to share some floral fun after a very busy last few months.

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Spring Garden Floral
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Spring Garden Floral

The early spring garden is now dressed in shades of pink and white as our cymbidium orchids, anemones and camellias take the stage. They are lovely in the landscape but also make beautiful cut flowers for arranging!

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Styling an Easter Table
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Styling an Easter Table

Its almost time for Easter! The garden is filled with fresh flowers and the days are warm and beautiful. I'm now styling an Easter table and have used a palette of soft greens and shades of white to complement the floral centerpiece made from garden blooms.

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