Backyard Bouquets {8.28.14}

Backyard Bouquets {8.28.14}

It’s safe to call it now: dahlia season is here in earnest! For better or for worse, every Backyard Bouquet for the rest of the season is going to feature dahlias. Can’t be helped. While I’ve historically been most drawn to the big, dramatic...
Backyard Bouquets {8.21.14}

Backyard Bouquets {8.21.14}

I know this person who really loves a good cup of afternoon tea. She’s got a super bright and cheery personality too. So this week’s Backyard Bouquet is really for her. But you all can enjoy it too! Hope it brings a bright spot to your day! In this...
Backyard Bouquets {8.14.14}

Backyard Bouquets {8.14.14}

It’s been quite the lively week around the farm, including a major magazine shoot, another corporate shoot, a long-anticipated visit from Debra Prinzing, and an amazing farm dinner that brought together so many of our dearest friends and supporters. This...
Backyard Bouquets {8.7.14}

Backyard Bouquets {8.7.14}

First, deepest thanks for the wonderful support many of you showed last week after my dark and moody post. It meant so much to me to get your thoughtful comments and emails. While it’s not all roses over here yet, it’s decidedly on the upswing. This week...
Backyard Bouquets {7.31.14}

Backyard Bouquets {7.31.14}

It’s been a tough week. One of the hardest I’ve had in a long time. Making this week’s Backyard Bouquet was cathartic, but I’m afraid it turned out rather dark as a result. Take it for what it’s worth. Included in the design: ninebark,...
Backyard Bouquets {7.24.14}

Backyard Bouquets {7.24.14}

It’s incredibly hot and humid here this week. Anyone who envies our lives at the farm should think twice when it involves working in these conditions; conditions where your shirt feels like a 10 pound wet rag and you have an extra salty lunch every day because...