Painterly Peonies

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Daffodils of Spring
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Daffodils of Spring

It is that beautiful time of year again when the daffodils spring from the ground in honor of the season to come. The garden is starting its symphony of color and our pink charm daffodils have begun to naturalize. They add a touch of seasonal splendor before Easter arrives.

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Summer Vegetable Garden
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Summer Vegetable Garden

This summer we have been focused on growing fruit, vegetables and herbs in the garden instead of flowers.

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How to Make a Hydrangea Wreath
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How to Make a Hydrangea Wreath

The midsummer heat is starting to fade the bright pinks and lavender hues of our hydrangeas to soft mauves and greens. This is when I usually cut the remaining blooms to bring inside to use for decorating.

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Easter Morning...
Easter Morning...

Wishing you all a happy and blessed Easter!

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Spring Garden Floral
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
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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Flower Spotlight: Ranunculus
Flower Spotlight: Ranunculus

Ranunculus flowers, also called Persian Buttercups, provide stunning blooms in early spring when the weather is still chilly and moist. Boasting a mass of chiffon-like petals, the multicolored flowers are always a favorite for spring weddings and floral arrangements.

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Abundant Beauty

The grandeur of the rose is timeless and it is one of my favorite early summer flowers. There are so many different varieties each with its own character, fragrance and unique color. In May and early June when our garden roses bloom they bring the most lovely scent and soft color.

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Summer Flower Paintings

The studio has been a busy place this summer as I have been working on a new collection of paintings along with commissioned works.

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In the Studio: Sunwashed Floral Watercolors

As the summer comes to a close I am spending more time in the studio. Lately, I've been working with watercolors to create these expressive floral paintings of favorite blooms.

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In the Studio: Dahlia Botanical Portrait

It has been busy period in the studio as I am now creating a new collection of paintings and mixed media collages. Recently, this robust pink dahlia became the subject of a botanical portrait to be painted in acrylic on canvas.

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