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

studio flowers: sea holly (Eryngium sp.)

studio flowers: sea holly (Eryngium sp.) These sea holly flowers are fading now, but they’re still so sculptural and beautiful I couldn’t resist picking them. They’re one of the Eryngium species — Eryngium amethystinum, I think maybe? — and they’re electric blue at the height of blooming. These ones seeded themselves into the gravel in… Continue reading studio flowers: sea holly (Eryngium sp.)

studio flowers: crocosmia and euphorbia

studio flowers: crocosmia and euphorbia My studio flowers are always a bright spot in my day — but this week’s Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ + euphorbia combo is extra-colorful! I love how they bring out the colors of the Industrial Glass collection earrings I’ve been working on.Modern bud vase is by Heath Ceramics, in their Redwood glaze.… Continue reading studio flowers: crocosmia and euphorbia