faux naif

Happy Anniversary to my husband today!

Yes, this fabulous cymbidium blossom looks "for real"~ however it requires no care and will last forever.

Today, I shall be celebrating twenty-two years of marriage! I think back to our rehearsal dinner. A simple centerpiece of an orchid floating inside small clear bowls on top of circular mirrors graced the tables. Everyone loved the simplicity.

If only I had known about her and her ingenious and glorious twin daughters then, I would have had the option of a "faux fleurs!" Faux means no maintenance which is easy to love. Do you have any faux flowers in your home or are you all about keeping it real?

make an entrance

A walkway or a path leading to one's front door has always been a source of intrigue for me.

Paths that have been artfully arranged and one's that are flush with plantings as well as flowering baskets reflect the warmth of a home and it's inhabitants.  I enjoy illustrating many homes for clients for special gifts to commemorate an anniversary or a special day.

Being a homeowner, I know the amount of tender loving care it can take to keep a home and to nurture all things living inside and out.  How do you make an entrance when you walk into a room or up a walkway?