studio flowers: salmon and pink ranunculus

16 May 2023

Salmon and pink ranunculus with drooping black and pale yellow tulips in a green ceramic pitcher, on a white desk with reading glasses and a to do list. The list reads: to do: pick flowers for studio; make earrings.

The tulips are fading, but these salmon and pink ranunculus are still in bloom! I’d honestly never thought of growing them until I read Erin at Floret‘s glowing recommendation. I’m so glad I tried them!

I’m using the same green pitcher that my grandmother made this week — I love how the rough deep green glaze tones down the ruffled pink a bit. I feel like they’re a bit more “everyday beauty” than “ultimate tea party” this way — perfect for my desk.

Salmon and pink ranunculus with drooping black and pale yellow tulips in a green ceramic pitcher, on a white desk with reading glasses, Wraptillion's Overlapping Graduated Earrings, pliers, files, and a notepad and pen with a list. The list reads: to do: pick flowers for studio; make earrings.

I need to make a few more pairs of my Overlapping Graduated Earrings — they’re one of my favorite everyday styles. A little bit edgy, but still classic. Large enough to make a statement, but so airy and lightweight they’re easy to wear. They’re perfect for a travel capsule wardrobe too, since they go with anything. One last closeup, then back to work!

Closeup of salmon and pink ranunculus with black tulips and choisya foliage in a green ceramic pitcher.

If you enjoyed this peek into my studio, you can find more of my studio flowers posts here! Hope you have a bit of beauty to enjoy at your desk too.

studio flowers: tulips, ranunculus, and anemone

11 May 2023

A glimpse of a bouquet of yellow and black tulips with salmon ranunculus and a burgundy anemone in a hand-thrown glazed ceramic pitcher, on a white desk next to Wraptillion jewelry in progress, with glasses and tools.

Taking a moment to look up and appreciate this beautiful spring, in all its slightly bedraggled glory.

A bouquet of yellow and black tulips with salmon ranunculus and a burgundy anemone in a hand-thrown glazed ceramic pitcher, on a white desk next to Wraptillion jewelry in progress, with glasses and tools.

The flowers are Anemone ‘Mistral Bordeaux’ (burgundy), Ranunculus ‘Salmon’, Tulip ‘Antoinette’ (yellow) and ‘Black Parrot’, with green Tellima grandiflora and white and green summer snowflakes.

Pitcher made by my grandmother, jewelry by me, flowers from my garden.

Closeup of a bouquet of yellow and black tulips with salmon ranunculus, green tellima, and a burgundy anemone in a hand-thrown glazed ceramic pitcher.

Now back to work!

A bouquet of yellow and black tulips with salmon ranunculus, green tellima, white snowflakes, and a burgundy anemone in a hand-thrown glazed ceramic pitcher, on a white desk next to Wraptillion jewelry in progress, with glasses and tools.

If you enjoyed this peek into my studio, you can find more of my studio flowers posts here, and explore my Mechanical Garden collection! Happy spring!

studio flowers: amaryllis ‘Exotic Star’

30 Dec 2021

Closeup of a hand and wrist wearing Wraptillion's spiky floral modern chainmail Garland Bracelet with three open flowers and a bud on green and red-striped amaryllis 'Exotic Star' (hippeastrum).

Look who’s in bloom now! Amaryllis ‘Exotic Star’ is brightening up this snowy day in my studio. I’m entranced by these pale green flowers, striped with dark maroon red. They’re so elegant and lush, more like an amazingly easy-to-care-for orchid or a huge alstroemeria. (Seen here with the Garland Bracelet I was supposed to be working on…)

Three open flowers and a bud on green and red-striped amaryllis 'Exotic Star' (hippeastrum), blooming in a terracotta pot on a white desk in Wraptillion's studio.

I admit it — I spent way too long spinning the pot around so I could admire it from different angles! Hope you enjoy this bit of winter beauty and botanical-meets-modern lush style too!

Closeup of three open flowers and a bud on green and red-striped amaryllis 'Exotic Star' (hippeastrum), blooming in Wraptillion's studio.

You can see it just beginning to open here, with my miniature amaryllis ‘Saffron’.

Want to see more sneak peeks into my studio and what’s growing and/or blooming here? See the studio flowers tag, or just the amaryllis. Or, click on modern holiday if that’s what you’re after!

Closeup of the side view of an opening flower and two more buds on light green and red striped amaryllis (hippeastrum) 'Dragonfly' (from the Sonatini collection).

Closeup of amaryllis 'La Paz' in bloom in Wraptillion's studio, with four spiky flowers in shades of red, orange, and yellow, with another bud showing.

Closeup of amaryllis (Hippeastrum) 'Evergreen' in Wraptillion's studio.

studio flowers: amaryllis ‘Saffron’ (and almost-open ‘Exotic Star’)

28 Dec 2021

Amaryllis 'Saffron' (a miniature sonatini type hippeastrum) blooming with three pale greenish yellow spidery flowers open.

Tiny little amaryllis ‘Saffron’ is in bloom today in my studio! It’s a miniature Sonatini-type, and its spidery petals look like it’s a cybister-type to me too. Such a delicate, pretty pale green/yellow flower! Here it is with ‘Evergreen’ and ‘Exotic Star’ (just starting to open) so you can see how petite it is. (Much taller ‘La Paz’ is still going strong too, with another spike about to open! I just didn’t have room on my desk for them all!)

Potted amaryllis (Hippeastrum) 'Evergreen' (cybister type, in bloom), 'Saffron' (miniature sonatini, in bloom), and 'Exotic Star' (perhaps a papilio hybrid, buds beginning to open) on a white desk in Wraptillion's studio.

And here they are with my 10-inch laptop, for scale. (Such a nice view while I’m editing images today!)

Amaryllis 'Exotic Star' (hippeastrum), two buds opening to show the striped red and pale green flowers, two buds still closed.

Amaryllis ‘Exotic Star’ looks like a Hippeastrum papilio hybrid to me, with its dark red stripes and pale greenish flower. My papilios aren’t ready yet, but I’m enjoying the way ‘Exotic Star’ is dramatically unfurling.

It looks so different from different angles!

Still in love with ‘Saffron’!

One last group shot, then back to work!

Want to see more sneak peeks into my studio and what’s growing and/or blooming here? See the studio flowers tag, or just the amaryllis. Or, click on modern holiday if that’s what you’re after!

studio flowers: amaryllis ‘Evergreen’

23 Dec 2021

Happy (modern) holidays! Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) ‘Evergreen’ (another cybister hybrid, I believe?) is blooming in my studio now, and its gorgeous spiky lime-green flowers are making my spirits bright! I hope you have something lovely to improve the view from your desk too.

Full-length view of potted amaryllis (Hippeastrum) 'La Paz' (tallest) and 'Evergreen' (medium height) blooming with miniature 'Lemon Sorbet' in bud (half the height of 'La Paz') for height comparison, shown in Wraptillion's studio.

Here’s ‘Evergreen’ with amaryllis ‘La Paz’ (the second stalk is in bloom now, with another bud still to open!), and a bud of miniature ‘Lemon Sorbet’ for scale. Full-size amaryllis need a lot of space, but have a dramatic presence that earns it, in my opinion!

Amaryllis 'Evergreen' with Wraptillion's Bold Clustered Ornament and a sneak peek of another modern holiday ornament from the Circling collection. — *with the Bold Clustered Ornament (and a sneak peek of a new ornament design!)*

Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) 'Evergreen' shown with Wraptillion's Trellis, Rose Window, Fuchsia, and Garland earrings. — *with Wraptillion’s Trellis Earrings, Rose Window Earrings, Short Fuchsia Earrings, and Garland Earrings – spiky modern botanical designs ftw!*

Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) 'La Paz' with two stalks in bloom (one fading) and another bud, in Wraptillion's studio.

Here’s a better view of ‘La Paz’ still blooming away!

Many potted amaryllis growing in a window in Wraptillion's studio, with 'La Paz' and 'Emerald' in bloom.

When I’m not enjoying them on my desk, my amaryllis live on a low bookshelf in front of a south-facing window in my studio. Yes, it’s possible I went a little overboard this year…but don’t they brighten up a rainy winter day? (Don’t despair if yours haven’t started to grow yet — some of mine are taking their time too! I like how it spreads out the show.)

Want to see more sneak peeks into my studio and what’s growing and/or blooming here? See the studio flowers tag, or just the amaryllis. Or, click on modern holiday if that’s what you’re after!