It's nice to get a bunch of flowers for under $20. And these Zinnia and Cosmos came in at just under $15! Now that it is Summer, the local vendors at the Farmer's Market can't be beat. River Gard...
Candy Stripe Cosmos ( Cosmos bipinnatus ) Now that some unpacking is done in our new place, nothing feels better than getting back to some regular routines. The one I missed most was getting a few f...
To go along with Maxwell's summertime drinking cups, I wanted to mention these faceted bud vases. They have a lightly etched surface that also keeps them looking cool and at just a few inches high ...
Still with very limited e-mail access, but wanted to quickly share this nice surprise that showed up at a local deli. I grew up not liking marigolds, but these were a really nice orange color and v...
These photos and a very nice story from Raedia came to my inbox this past week... We're sending a shout-out to all of you who bring home flowers to brighten up your home. Do YOU have some Sat. ...
This past week I had the pleasure of watching some very excellent packers go to work and move our entire apartment's goods. They bundled it up smartly, fitted it like an enormous stacking puzzle in...
This photo has been circling the internet over the past month, showing an aerial view of fields of tulips in The Netherlands. Just a small peek at the bulb production industry, and a shot of color...
This morning's edition is about getting a little more from the Farmer's Market. Native flowers are cropping up, and they can be a fun way to fill out a bouquet for just a few dollars. While the pe...
It's an easy centerpiece idea that we see often on AT, but this was a perfect flower choice (and peonies will be gone soon - might as well get our fill!). The light going through the petals and bei...
A group of 8 articles in the current issue of New York Magazine. Not definitive, but a fun, fluffy spread of flower advice and resources across our city. The video above is from their $50 Deli Flo...
The best time to learn about a flower is when it's in season and everywhere around town. My florist gave me what resembled six light pink lollipops with leaves, and told me there would be a great s...
Mr. Stroud in NY's Plant District This past week the NY Times ran an article on De Juan Stroud, a floral designer, who gave a few examples of simple and elegant designs for the table. In the article...
This week I was inspired to get these deep, almost black dahlias after discovering a farm dedicated to such dark-hued plants (I'll be posting about them later today). Having such a dark flower is ...
This year's were especially nice - and the show's almost over! A few shots from them at their peak, as well as a link to a NY Times article and video about these plantings after the jump... - To...
"Not "actual size" flowers, but still some spring cheer! This is a recent addition to my "Luminous Playhouse Theater Company"project." –Anne This week's flowers are coming from Anne, above, Leigh,...
"I don't have any fancy photos to submit but I woke up this morning and saw that my flowers were in perfect bloom and just wanted to share!" -Stephanie Today's flowers are courtesy of Stephanie...
This week's photos were sent in by Monica who describes her flower taste as, "Nothing fancy, as I really like it quite simple". Without a lot of fuss Monica brings flowers into her home, simply, s...
Hyacinths are one of the better flower bargains of spring. They come in such rich colors, are long-lasting, and have a wonderful fragrance. The smell of these hyacinths is the very first thing to ...
The harbingers of spring will hit the flower shops before they come to our flowerbeds. This week I found an uncommon cut flower, Helleborus, to bring back home. I love their cool green color and th...
Our flowers are certified environmentally and socially responsible! But what does that mean exactly? Bamboo roundup & Book Club update below ...
Klaus Wagener is a German floral artist who works with surprising materials, seeming to combine on a whim. The works above, using silkworm coccoons (left) and rhubarb (right) are only the beginning...
My commute home from work had me glancing down every five minutes or so to see the poppies I bought from the florist, nestled into tissue paper. They had already traveled so far, and I was hoping t...
My flower budget this week only stretched as far as buying two stems. But they were a great two stems - these two lady's slipper orchids. I had them in a glass near my desk all week, and put a few...
This past week ATLA asked if dying flowers could be beautiful. It made me think of an artist's work I recently stumbled upon. Rob Plattel is a modern floral artist from the Netherlands, and his wo...
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