Terra Cotta and Candle Light

Back in June I did the biggest wedding of my career at the Angel Orensanz Foundation. The sweetest bride just gave me a disk with all 1800 images! I have poured over every amazing one. You see, I planned and planned and planned for this event...down to every last individual lavender bundle tied to the napkins (all 200...thank you very much). I was a little lost on what was happening on the mantel. In the end, of course it was one of my favorite details - big mass of Queen Anne's Lace, bunches of beets and artichokes, terra cotta pots of wild herbs and moss. The 2 buffets on either side of the mezzanine mirrored each other in design - plum branch and viburnum, pots of lavender, peonies and hydrangea, stalks of rosemary with figs and radishes. This was for the cocktail area. I will post the reception, chuppah and the personal flowers soon.

Dramatic Reds

Deep red bouquet of tree peonies, dahlias, black beauty roses, dusty miller collar with bleached peacock feathers

Little Pheasant meets Little Byrd

I am completely charmed by Rebekha's lovely blog Little Byrd. I found it through her etsy shop where I scooped up a pair of vintage ceramic pheasants (I have a little collection going). The blog is filled with wonderful photography, her vintage finds, restyled clothing, handmade gloves and hats and snippets into her life. I am looking forward to being a regular reader. She also keeps a journal of her walks in My Morning Walk. Enjoy!

Added to the collection. Yay!

Dreamy foggy day by Little Byrd

Sweet fingerless gloves

Inspiring scrapbook collage

Rainy Days

Truth be told. We skipped ballet and wandered around the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens in the misty rain instead.

Tulip, Apple, Cannabis, Potato

Did you see it? I read the book awhile ago but missed the show back when PBS first aired it. So, I was really looking forward to catching Botany of Desire last night. Despite attempting to rush through the whole dinner, bath, book and bedtime routine, I missed the first half. Ah! Anyway, I was struck when Michael Pollan said "nature doesn't want to be controlled". I think about control and nature a lot. I'd love to hear your thoughts....