How to Press Flowers: Create a Memorable Travel Souvenir (Video)
Spring is my favorite season in wine country, and it’s not just because grapevine buds are back. The green hills of Sonoma County burst with wildflowers this… Continue Reading
Orange Flowers: Summer Floral Arrangements Ideas for Home
Each summer, we host Sunset Supper at Vista Point–the highest hilltop on Jordan Estate, and this dinner party’s summer floral arrangements made with orange flowers offer several… Continue Reading
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas: Flowers, DIY Floral Arrangement and Buying Tips
Flowers are the obvious choice for a Valentine’s Day gift. In this video, I share a few tips for making your floral gift personal, memorable and romantic.… Continue Reading
Floral Design Tips for Fresh Flowers at Parties, Events
Looking for flower gift ideas for Valentine’s Day? Here’s a quick video with floral design tips for having fresh flowers at parties and events.
Tip for Buying Flowers for Valentine’s Day
I‘ve been enamored with flowers ever since grade school, when my father started the tradition of giving me a fresh bouquet every year on Valentine’s Day. Here’s… Continue Reading
Our Top Five Sophisticated Appetizers
There are times when a special dinner party merits a first course that wows the guests. Whether it’s a classic with extra homemade touches, a decadent dip… Continue Reading
Natural Table Decorations for Outdoor Summer Dinners
Creating a centerpiece is about much more than arranging an assortment of flowers or natural table decorations on the dining table. Instead, I draw inspiration for tablescapes… Continue Reading
What’s New in Healdsburg Restaurants, Hotels, Wine & Food 2021
Before the pandemic, the local newspaper in the quaint town of Healdsburg could have hired a full-time news reporter just to cover the openings of every restaurant,… Continue Reading
Place Card Holder Ideas Using Natural Elements
Whether you’re hosting an intimate wedding reception, a small indoor gathering, or an outdoor barbecue on picnic tables, place setting name cards can elevate any occasion. Just… Continue Reading
Creative Thanksgiving Ideas for a Wine Country Dinner Table
As this strange and unsettling year finally draws toward its welcomed close, I think we all share a deeper appreciation for cherished relationships with friends and family.… Continue Reading