studio flowers: Fuchsia ‘Isis’ cuttings Here’s the view in my studio today: cuttings of tiny-flowered Fuchsia ‘Isis’ (with a few trailing stems of Fuchsia procumbens tucked in, along with a fern frond.) These two are usually hardy in my zone 8 Seattle-area garden, but I like to root a few cuttings over the winter just… Continue reading studio flowers: Fuchsia ‘Isis’ cuttings
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mix & match your style: mod or industrial for a fun lunch with friends
Start with your favorite short, neutral skirt and a sleek knit top. This is a great time to pull out those classic neutral pieces that don’t stand out on their own, but are oh-so-comfortable. Dress your look down with denim or up with something more tailored — it’s a great easy look for a casual… Continue reading mix & match your style: mod or industrial for a fun lunch with friends
mix & match your style: chic or boho for casual Friday
mix & match your style: chic or boho for casual Friday Start with your favorite cropped slacks and an easy smock blouse — something loose but artistic. Think farmer’s market in Paris: so classic — and so ready for a new twist to make it feel fresh again. Shown here: the Silky Cotton Split-Neck Blouse… Continue reading mix & match your style: chic or boho for casual Friday
studio flowers: sedums with the Garland bracelet and earrings, in late summer light
studio flowers: sedums with the Garland bracelet and earrings, in late summer light Last week’s studio flowers still look beautiful — I love how long-lasting cut sedums are. This small potted succulent might be a sedum too? The late summer light streaming in is incredible — I’ve been transfixed by the shifting patterns of shadows… Continue reading studio flowers: sedums with the Garland bracelet and earrings, in late summer light
studio flowers: Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’ and hops vine roots
studio flowers: Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’ and hops vine roots I cut some Sedum ‘Herbstfreude’ (usually known in the US as ‘Autumn Joy’) for my studio flowers this week. This old standby is so easy to grow, and so pretty in late summer and early fall, with its celadon green buds opening to pale coral pink… Continue reading studio flowers: Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’ and hops vine roots