Geranium Love | Little Pretties

{Audible Gasp} Geranium...are you vying for my attention? You know I'm currently enamored by Hellebore and Hosta... 

Hellebore Heaven | Hello Lovies!

There are a few questions as a floral decorator that I often hear:
1. Could you tell me how to take care of this (inset name here) plant? Sadly no. I am a florist - I cut things down and kill them for a living. I replace my own houseplants once a week. Either they are all suicidal or I have a black thumb.
2. What is your favorite flower? This one I have a better shot at! My feelings on particular flowers wax and wane with the seasons - so right now I am gaga over one of my all time favorites: meet Helleborus Argutifolius.

 

I can barely stand how pretty they are to me; and who doesn't like a little danger? Many species are poisonous. I love how they tip their heads and the way the Carpels swell as the flower develops. Hellebore are botanically very special for many reasons - including being "Self-fertile" - you should check out why here!

These babies above and the next two below came from my sister's garden and were quickly attacked my moi (see above #1) and now our kitchen and bathrooms look amazing!

They come in many shades of green to burgundy - all gorgeous. Expect to see these in my Spring designs while they last!

(Photo credit: Simon Garbutt) 

You can all keep your Snow Crocus'; I know Spring is really here when these babies show up in the garden!

Style Studio | Spring 2012

Sometimes it's fun to make pretty things just because we can...here's a few shots from a new little section I am going to start posting - I like the call it the "Style Studio." Ann Marie Casey and I had a super fun day styling some bouquet shots - Thanks AMC Photography!

This little beauty has so many of my favorites all together: lovely white Hellebore (hella yeah!) with touches of their bright green leaves, delicate pink Ranunculus & the Cirrus Dusty Miller that I still can't seem to get over...it's just so pretty!