When I was living in rural Washington state, one of my favorite things about those beautiful country summers was driving…
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Eco-Wedding Idea: Beaded Boutonierre
Spring is right around the corner, which means wedding season will soon be in full bloom. Even though I’ve been ma…
Nasturtium: the Edible Bouquet
I have a lifelong, loving relationship with the prolific nasturtium plant because my mother’s name, Ladan, means n…
Green Glass, Transformed
I maintain a ruthlessly edited home – in order to allow more room for glass, apparently. I love Italian glass lamp…
Visual Amblings
The white-on-white pairing of lifelike blossoms on these chalky vases caught my attention. But what I really like is the…
Safe Houseplants for Your Furry Secret Snackers
Both cats and dogs have an affinity for making a fibrous snack out of houseplants. This is an instinct Mother Nature has…
Seasonal Living: Spring Series – Scents of the Seasons
Smell may be the most ancient of our senses, acting on the brain’s primitive limbic system. We don’t rely mu…
Best Plants for an Indoor Topiary
For the gardener who enjoys pruning and snipping for relaxation, a bonsai-sized topiary can satisfy the urge to trim whe…