When culinary blog Food52 invited Cocoon to create a unique centerpiece for a feature collaboration with Squarespace , I jumped at the opportunity. Having recently updated Cocoon's website on Squarespace (designed by Dabito) I knew it would be a great way to show how happy I am with the new platform. It's been easy to learn and is a pleasure to play with both with imagery and text. Be sure to check out Cocoon's full feature at Food25 and enjoy the special Square Space offer.
Botanical Inspiration: A Maine Garden
Today's botanical inspiration comes from a dear friend's garden in Maine. Nestled on the coast and engulfed in salty ocean air the garden is overflowing with lavender, spirea and various foliage plants and shrubs. Before leaving I couldn't resist creating an arrangement for our hosts. Take a look:
Thank you EVB and DVB for sharing your beautiful summer home and garden with us.
Botanical Inspiration: A Friend's Gift Comes Alive.
With roses, lemon balm and lime branches, all from our garden, I put together a free form flower arrangement in a vessel given to me by a dear friend. Take a look at how it took shape and read a few tips below on creating your very own composition.
5 tips on creating your own free form botanical arrangement:
1. Use seasonal foliage/flowers.
2. Pick both flowers in full bloom and some that are just budding.
3. Leave a fair amount of foliage on the stems.
4. Incorporate berries, fruits and/or branches.
5. Let the petals fall freely around the vessel.
I like to place bouquets in not-so-obvious places, like bathrooms, kitchen counters and childrens' rooms.
Thank you EVB for the lovely vase!
P.S.: I will be unplugged for a few days during our first California camping trip with our children. YAY!!!