Ever since my first trip to Paris, when I laid eyes on the lavender overflowing the gardens and perfuming ever inch of the city, I’ve harbored a secret fantasy of growing it myself. Flash forward many years, and although my thumb is far from green, we decided to see how it would do on the back… read more
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In My Garden…
Happy Monday you guys! My garden is currently overflowing with this gorgeous (and gorgeously-scented) lavender, and I’m so excited I just had to share. Growing my own lavender has always been a little dream of mine, and all summer ours has been teasing us by growing taller and taller…and then finally bursting into bloom! It… read more
Transformed :: Gardening Hang-Ups
Morning, everyone! Claire here with the result of our collaborative brainstorm session from two weeks ago, and I must say that I’m quite smitten with this bright new addition to my outdoor space. I was so inspired by all the projects I found (and will probably attempt all three by the end of the summer!) but decided to make… read more
Fave Outtakes :: The Everygirl Shoot
Did you guys check out our Secret Garden-inspired shoot on The Everygirl yesterday? Since we don’t get to style weddings as often as we’d like, we were practically over the moon when the editors asked us to join some of the most talented names in the business as contributors to their Wedding Week. With the… read more
Mother’s Day in the Park
Happy Friday, everyone! What do you all have planned for this Sunday? Did you find your mom the perfect present or plan a fabulous day out for the two of you, or do you have a family tradition that you honor every year? If you’re still looking for some last minute inspiration, this alfresco Mother’s Day tea… read more
Transformed :: May Flowers
Can y’all believe that summer is just around the corner? I (Claire) am so looking forward to embracing the season with a few memorable outdoor gatherings, and can’t wait to invite friends and family over for some long overdue quality time together. But like it always does, outdoor entertaining season has totally crept up on me, and my… read more
In My Garden…
Now that we’ve been in our house for almost a year, we have most of the major landscaping done…so this spring, it’s been fun to turn our attention to filling in empty beds around the back patio with the herbs and edibles that I’ve always dreamed of having in my own kitchen garden. Thought I’d… read more
DIY :: Seed Packet Favors
Spring is in the air, and judging by your comments earlier this week, we’re not the only ones getting our homes and gardens ready for the warmer weather. Remember that springtime garden party we showed you a few weeks ago? Well, we thought we’d give you another sneak peak into the shoot, this time by showing… read more
Transformed :: Hanging Herb Garden
Happy Thursday, everyone! Am I (Claire) the only one stunned by December’s arrival? With the holidays quickly approaching, the next few weeks will be devoted to totally prepping my house for the season… especially in the kitchen. One project on my to-do list, which I think would be fabulous to have completed in time for holiday… read more
The Greenhouse Effect
Did all of you catch this piece of prettiness on Ruffled recently? Couldn’t resist sharing a few of my favorite images to start our Friday mornings on an inspired note! A garden-themed shoot staged in a greenhouse…what a genius way to bring the natural world indoors when weather doesn’t permit an outside fête, isn’t it?… read more
