Monday Morning Blooms: Early Shades of Fall and Dockside Dining — Home is Where the Boat Is

Happy Monday! It’s always a happy Monday for me when I join my blogging friends for some flower therapy! You can find my friends’ links for their beautiful floral inspiration at the bottom of this post. Our theme for this week’s edition of Monday Morning Blooms was ‘monochromatic’. After visiting the floral department of several […] … Continue reading Monday Morning Blooms: Early Shades of Fall and Dockside Dining — Home is Where the Boat Is

DIY Summer Flower Arrangement with Seashells and Hydrangeas — Home is Where the Boat Is

Create a flower arrangement and centerpiece for your table incorporating seashells. This easy tutorial adds some seaside charm and interest to your glass vase, in addition to a decorative way to conceal your flower stems. Happy Monday! I’m joining my blogging friends to share some floral inspiration and Monday Morning Blooms! You’ll find the links […] … Continue reading DIY Summer Flower Arrangement with Seashells and Hydrangeas — Home is Where the Boat Is

The Softer Notes of Fall: Transferware and Hydrangeas in the Potting Shed — Home is Where the Boat Is

Brown transferware sings the softer notes of fall, paired with white pumpkins and hydrangeas. I love ironstone and brown transferware any time of year, but fall is the season when it really shines. I pulled out some pieces to give the transferware its due for a seasonal table vignette in the Potting Shed. Harvest Time […] … Continue reading The Softer Notes of Fall: Transferware and Hydrangeas in the Potting Shed — Home is Where the Boat Is

Chalking It Up: The Love of Gardening + Giveaway

With the arrival of spring, I’m ready for flowers and all things garden. . . Well, maybe not pollen. 😉 And I’m waiting not-so-patiently for Mother Nature to get the ‘memo’ that winter is over! Peonies are just starting to sprout. . . And I’m looking forward to their fragrant blooms arriving in May. I […] … Continue reading Chalking It Up: The Love of Gardening + Giveaway

Potting Shed: Chalking it Up to Fall and Garden Blooms

Fall is my favorite season and I’ve been counting down the days anticipating its arrival. I’m so glad it’s finally here! We had a teaser of fall weather a week ago, but in typical North Carolina-fashion, summer is back and here to stay for a while. Upper 80 degree temperatures this week and into next, … Continue reading Potting Shed: Chalking it Up to Fall and Garden Blooms