Mommy's Day

We tried to take it easy this year for mommy day, but that's always impossible. Lots of running around topped off by a nice late afternoon margarita with my honey and the little A. She loves spicy salsa and tomatoes. Who knew?

Fresh from the Garden

We have begun to harvest some of our own signature blooms here at Flowerwild. There is something so rewarding about watching a garden grow. Some of the plants that are flowering with profusion right now are the rambling roses and the clematis vines; which I should add, the nursery tried to dissuade me from growing....not the right climate they said! Too hot and dry. They seem to be preforming terrifically. Can't wait to add more. Passion vines are also blossoming. They have a little "eyelash" center wich makes them look very sea creature-y. Like 'em!!!















Here are some simple arrangements of flowers you can cut from your own spring garden...
The Lilac I bought at the local farmer's market. Super lush!!







Use HOT HOT water off the tap to invigorate droopy flowers.

Pretty Little Lilac Number - Diane's Sample Bouquet

Spring is here. Woooohooo!!! Let me count the ways I can tell when spring arrives in Califorina....flowering fruit trees, buckets of daffodils, white local lilac tied in bundles with frayed twine, the soft buttery scent of tulips, and the divine frills of peonies upon peonies!
Last week we created this pretty little lilac number for our future bride, Diane. I think there will be a few more nude tones in this bouquet on the big day. Hope you like it.

Oh Yeah...and we did this centerpiece mock-up as well. The real deal will be all silver, blues, deep purples, withe the vivd green viburnum. What's that outrageously beautiful star shaped purple flower you ask? It is a clematis bloom, cultivated in the Flowerwild garden. And it is bigger than my palm with fingers extended. Scrumptious.....