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Reader, Herbs don't ask to be seen. They ask to be smelled, brushed by a hand, and noticed up close. Taken from the garden, herbs settle easily into a vase, sometimes paired with a few flowers in the same soft palette. Branches of basil beside loose stems of mint and feathery dill, joined by a handful of zinnias in matching tones, or whatever bloom is at its best that week. It's an arrangement built on texture and scent as much as color, restrained, but far from plain. Set on a counter or near a sunlit window, it fills a room with quiet color and fragrance. Or keep them rooted. A row of potted herbs down the center of a table changes the shape of a gathering entirely. Rosemary standing tall beside low mounds of thyme, the delicate white and yellow of chamomile close by, oregano trailing over the rim of its pot. Each one holds its own aroma and its own shade of green, and together they form a centerpiece that does more than sit still. It's hard to resist reaching out just to touch it, to catch the scent a single brush of the hand releases into the air, and the table becomes something closer to a garden than a setting. Whether you're tablescaping for a gathering or simply want the scent of something fresh nearby, we're happy to help you fill your space this way. Some beauty really is meant to be touched, not just admired from across the room. Visit our website to place an order, give us a call, or simply stop by the shop, we'd love to help bring the herbs indoors.
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Beneath the exuberance of a dahlia lies something remarkable. Petals gather around the center in spirals, each row echoing the last, drawing the eye along with them without asking for it. There's a kind of order to it that you feel before you can explain it. Follow those petals inward. The longer you look, the more the rest of the world seems to quiet around them. And yet no two dahlias arrange themselves quite the same way. This individuality is part of the pleasure of designing with...
There comes a point in September when home begins to have our attention again. After a summer spent moving from one thing to the next, these weeks give us more time to linger. On the patio. In familiar rooms. Long enough to notice the details we may have passed by only weeks ago.. A corner that could use something green. A tabletop that feels a little bare. Often, it isn’t a complete reimagining that makes the difference, but one well-chosen addition. A generous Campania urn brings weight and...
Certain moments ask for something more than ribbons. We have always answered with flowers. In ancient Greece, laurel was woven into wreaths for the victors of chariot races and equestrian contests. England's Ascot Racecourse became known for its grand floral displays. Kentucky Derby winners have their shoulders draped with hundreds of red roses sewn into a garland. For centuries, wherever horse and rider have met at the height of their skill, flowers have been right there beside them, and the...