Vintage swan statuary is always a lovely touch in the garden and a favorite thing is to bring the outside in for a charming moment of seasonal magic. We used this swan and hydrangea centerpiece as one of the end pages in my new book ‘French Country Cottage Seasons’ and I thought I would READ MORE

Can you feel a chill in the air? Usually September is a hot month here. And it has been just that until the recently. A chilly front moved on in and brought crisp air and even some rain. And that chilly air has me thinking all about decorating for autumn & I usually start with dressing the door READ MORE

A little vintage and floral mingle is always a good thing don’t you think? Especially when it comes to something with a more masculine feeling mingling with beautiful seasonal flowers. Today I am sharing a peek at a couple outtakes of something in my new book French Country Cottage Seasons- have you READ MORE

Sunflowers are such happy blooms aren’t they? They stand tall and proud in the garden and bring such sunshine happiness with their brightly colored petals and fuzzy centers. They are definitely a flower that brings to mind seasonal magic whether they are in a bouquet, in the garden or maybe in an READ MORE

Sometimes a simple old bucket full of blooming sunshine is just what you need for a beautiful gathering full of seasonal magic. This table setting from my new book ‘French Country Cottage Seasons’ was inspired by these beautiful blooms.  Mix & Mingle  It started with an old green READ MORE