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Pampas Grass – 3 things for a simple autumn table

Posted on September 15, 2022 by

I found loads and loads of pumpkins the other day. All shapes, colors and sizes but, I didn’t bring any home…yet. I am in the middle of a full schedule on the calendar for photo shoot work this week- and bringing a pile of pumpkins in the house just means more to move out of the way when working so I am waiting yet. But with the crisp mornings- I am definitely feeling fall-ish over here. So even without pumpkins on repeat right now- I have some simple autumn touches with pampas grass, dried flowers and eucalyptus.

Simple Autumn

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Foraged Autumn Floral Arrangement – French Country Cottage

Posted on September 12, 2022 by

Foraged autumn floral decor is a favorite. I love to decorate with seasonal and dried flowers anytime of year but in autumn- those foraged floral arrangements just seem to fit perfectly. Whether wandering the garden to clip dried flowers and greens or scavenging through your dried florals through the year – the beauty of a foraged arrangement is that no two are alike and there are so many possibilities.

Foraged Autumn Floral

Foraged

Foraged. The word itself just sounds so lovely doesn’t it? A little wander in the yard or garden with a basket in hand. Clipping what speaks to

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Creating an autumn Garden Retreat & what I am planting

Posted on September 10, 2022 by

It is hard to believe it is almost the middle of September already- and that we are zooming right into autumn and the holiday season. And autumn garden season too.

Here in California- September usually brings fairly warm (even hot!) daytime temperatures with crisp nights – and so our planting and gardening season continues a bit later than some. The past week- we have had a crazy heatwave- with unprecedented new records being set. So, suffice to say, I have not ventured into the garden to plant anything new yet this year.

But even if you live in a zone

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les grandes vacances – a great french tradition

Posted on August 31, 2022 by

When I first arrived in France – many, many moons ago – the month of August, for most of the country, meant everything was closed. “Fermé pour vacances!” was the sign posted on all the doors of the boulangeries, butchers, flower shops and other essential stores. Les Grandes Vacances were regarded as sacred.

The long, hot days of August were when the French believed it was the right time to close down, take a break and go away for a whole month. Traditionally they headed to Provence, to Brittany and some to the mountains. The warm

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Budget Friendly Nature Inspired Autumn Decorating Ideas

Posted on August 27, 2022 by

I am a big fan of nature inspired decor for autumn. From leaves to acorns to branches and seasonal dried flowers- I love to bring those beautiful touches of nature inside.

Today is all about autumn decorating ideas that are natural and budget friendly. I recently created several arrangements – and most are under $20.

Autumn Decorating Ideas

I love how this arrangement turned out. It is so simple and perfect when you want a less is more look for your coat- but at the same time says fall beautifully.

This is just a mix and mingle of dried leaves

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my inventive bouquet – MY FRENCH COUNTRY HOME

Posted on August 1, 2022August 1, 2022 by como

As August approaches the backyard is over its preliminary June frenzy and we settle in for the nice and cozy climate till September arrives. Immediately I used to be feeling the should be inventive, and I grabbed a basketball and scissors to see what I may forage within the backyard regardless of the heatwave.

Flowers are one among my best methods to get inventive, and if there’s one factor that age has taught me it is that being inventive on daily basis is completely very important to my properly being.

This bouquet is just not fancy, it is not skilled

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