Terrariums have a long history. Their origins are in Victorian England where Dr. Nathaniel Ward experimented with growing ferns in glass jars and discovered that they thrived. Soon after Victorian women were creating and keeping Wardian cases in their homes to grow ferns and orchids. I have special memories of creating and keeping terrariums with [ Read More ]
I most certainly was not born a gardener. I have struggled often and failed often. My development has been slow and steady. I find quiet moments of grace seeing, touching and smelling something beautiful in my garden. My garden is refuge from the fast paced technology laden world we live in. A place designed to [ Read More ]
About 4 months ago I discovered www.jewelmint.com. It’s the sexiest and hippest jewelry of the month club. Jewelmint was created by Actress Kate Bosworth and award winning stylist Cher Coulter. You take a style quiz on their website then the jewelmint team sends you personal selections of jewelry each month to buy from. Shipping is [ Read More ]
I am dreaming of the long lazy days of summer. We are in the process of moving back to the City of Angeles. I am looking forward to the being back in the City after a 6 year hiatus. My favorite L.A. summertime inspirations are the ocean, the beach, farmer’s market, all of the fragrant [ Read More ]
Well, I have revamped the look of my blog. Blogging is an ever evolving process for me. Next week is the HD Expo. HD is the one of the biggest trade shows of the year for hospitality designers. I am very excited to see old friends, make new ones and to see new products. I [ Read More ]
