studio flowers: paperwhite narcissus in bloom

The paperwhite narcissus bulbs I’ve been growing inside in my studio this winter are finally in bloom! Not only are they brightening up my workspace, they have the most amazing scent. What a lovely little project this has been. See more about these paperwhites: For more sneak peeks into my studio and the simple flowers… Continue reading studio flowers: paperwhite narcissus in bloom

studio flowers: paperwhites in bud

Today’s view from the desk in my studio: the paperwhite narcissus I planted last month are in bud now, hooray! (Well, except for a couple of bulbs that are lagging behind… Pretty sure I’ll appreciate those studio flowers in January, though!) (Shown with the Trellis Earrings, Garland Earrings, Rose Window Earrings, and Wisteria Bracelet —… Continue reading studio flowers: paperwhites in bud

studio flowers: choisya & forcing paperwhites

This week’s studio flowers are fragrant: I’m enjoying the Choisya ternata (Mexican Orange Blossom) now, while I wait for the forced narcissus (paperwhites) that are slowly growing for later this winter. (Shown with the Trellis Earrings, Garland Earrings, Rose Window Earrings, and Garland Bracelet I’m working on today.) It’s such a beautiful vignette — I… Continue reading studio flowers: choisya & forcing paperwhites

plant shelves: my orchids & other houseplants

If you’ve been following my studio flowers posts, you might be wondering where my potted orchids and other houseplants live when they’re not blooming in my studio. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at my living room plant shelves! These east- and north-facing windows have the best light in my house, and that’s what the orchids I… Continue reading plant shelves: my orchids & other houseplants

studio flowers: Oncidium ‘Tsiku Marguerite’ + the Hops, Fuchsia, & Laburnum Earrings

studio flowers: Oncidium ‘Tsiku Marguerite’ + the Hops, Fuchsia, & Laburnum Earrings (with a short video from my studio!) This week’s studio flowers: my Oncidium ‘Tsiku Marguerite’ orchid is blooming! This lovely (and fragrant!) little plant is one of my favorites. It’s a joy to see it burst into bloom as my garden drips into… Continue reading studio flowers: Oncidium ‘Tsiku Marguerite’ + the Hops, Fuchsia, & Laburnum Earrings