Up Close

Up close... 

Looking through a window? Raindrops?

Actually, the spider web caught the water on this rex begonia leaf.

Is this a worm on a plant? 

A painting?

Actually, this is a closeup of a pitcher plant (Nepenthes burkei).

Is this a hairy plant? Up close to a kangaroo baby?

Actually, this is a fern frond beginning to unfurl.

Is this a rose blossom? Dahlia?

Actually this is a cactus blossom. Would you ever dream this pretty flower would come out of the prickly cactus?

Have a Happy Friday... and look up close once in a while!

An Intermission in Green

Sometimes you just need to step away from color.

One of my favorite looks is to go green and natural. Go outdoors and start choosing- lots of different textures are key here. Be it from your yard, your neighbor's (shhh...) or your family's, you don't need to spend a lot of money to create a pretty design.

While these parrot tulips were obviously purchased, limiting their colors to just white with touches of green makes for a clean and elegant look.

One of the reasons we grow lots of different hostas at home is to use them in arrangements. The lacy alchemilla flowers offer a nice contrast to the bold leaves of the hostas.

Even green veggies and fruits can combine to create a pretty tablescape.

Continuing the theme in the powder room...

What are some of your favorites to cut from the garden?

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