Journal

With the weather slowly improving as we enter April, small buds on trees and signs of greening on the ground are beginning to appear around us as a signal that spring is on its way.

Springtime in the garden is an exciting time of new growth and the anticipation of a new season. We love getting back into the garden after a winter hiatus, and it's exciting to be gathering outdoors with friends again.

Bunnies, chickies, and an early springtime in Paris! Inspiration abounded all around as spring sprang in Paris and now begins here in Michigan. The bulbs are emerging, and the deer repellents are coming out.

After weeks of blustery cold weather, we are counting the days until spring. We simply love all the things that come with a new season, especially the first sighting of spring flowers. In the following tutorial, we will be walking you through the steps of building your very own spring floral arrangement to help bring you a little sunshine.

With the ongoing rush of daily life, why not take advantage of some everyday sources to bring a bit of spring inside. 

Who doesn’t love beautiful books? They decorate my world, they inspire, they inform—and sometimes they take me to places I’ve never imagined. Big, colorful, well-designed books make a house feel like a home. They say a lot about the personalities who live there.

I was fortunate to have grown up in a very loving family that encouraged imagination, and a work ethic, in my brother and me. When I was in Kindergarten, I recall my mother telling us on March 1st, prior to leaving for school, ‘You know March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb!’ This adage—as old as time for Midwesterners—was lost on my young brother and me...

Whether you're having the girls over for a Galentine's brunch, or want a romantic night in with your honey, setting a personalized table with lots of surprises is the perfect foundation for an amazing experience.

Lavender evokes feelings of love, purity, devotion, grace, and a sense calm. Its scent can promote feelings of relaxation. It conveys a message of love and healing and can even aid in reducing headache intensity, easing anxiety, and relieving stress. A lavender plant makes an excellent gift as a houseplant in the winter. With a few easy tips, lavender can thrive indoors.

Send love to your sweetie this Valentine’s Day with a fresh floral arrangement. Whether your recipient is classic or modern, there’s an arrangement for everyone in our curated collection. Order early to ensure delivery on Valentine’s Day, February 14.

On these February mornings, I marvel at the changing nuance of the earth’s orbit around the sun. The sun appears low across the sky, yet is starting to ascend to a new path. February sunshine starts to give away the secret of a spring to come.

The new year brings fresh ideas, and like most, our dewy eyed, new year’s aspirations are filled with great plans for 2022.