flowers

I love having fresh flowers throughout my home. They brighten up every room, bringing a pop of color, some much-needed sunshine and a hint of fragrance. I make a trip to Trader Joe's weekly to pick up a few affordable bouquets of beautiful blooms. And while I heart my TJ's ...read more

If April flowers bring May showers, we should be reaping the rewards any day now. And dryer, sunnier, warmer weather can't come soon enough. I don't know about you, but I'm desperate for some Vitamin D and Vitamin Sea!  I had a baby six weeks ago--so I'm finally emerging from my ...read more

We shared some easy and chic tablescape inspiration for your July Fourth celebrations, but we left one must-have off the list... Flowers. Summer is in full bloom and we can't have an alfresco fete without fabulous florals decorating every corner, table, and planting pot.  While ...read more

Spring is in the air... Well, almost. It's the end of February and the tail end of winter and we are counting the days until warmer weather, sunshine, and _ becomes the norm. We've had a few previews--(anyone else in the tri-state area LOVE that unexpended record-breaking ...read more

Peony season is fleeting. The gorgeous pretty-in-pink flowers will probably only be around for another week or so. Ah, but it was a gorgeous month of big, beautiful blooms. Le sigh. I was in the North Fork of Long Island this past weekend, and stopped at a farm stand that was ...read more

Spring flowers are in full bloom! Everywhere I turn I see a bounty of stunning colors and shapes and sizes. The scenic seasonal ambiance is abundant and beautiful. The pique of the season is stunning but fleeting. Thankfully, April Showers bring May flowers--so we still have ...read more

Writing about motherhood is a rather daunting undertaking... There really are no words that adequately summarize what it means to be a mom— how it feels to hold your child for the first time or what it's like to watch your babies grow into independent little people. It's magical. ...read more

I was raised by a single mom. And as anyone knows who is a single parent, or has been raised by one, it's the toughest, yet most rewarding job in the world. You take on the role of both parents, so unless you're lucky enough to have a village helping you, there's no rest for the ...read more

I laugh when I think about my pre-parenting days. I was so naive. I thought had so much on my plate as a hotshot NYC editor. There were meetings to make, emails to draft, professional events to attend, red carpets to cover, features to write, business trips to be taken, and ...read more

Get ready to do something adorable and on the cheap! These mini canvas flowers require simple techniques that this tutorial will guide you through. Here's what you need: Felt in a variety of colors Mini canvases Paint in a variety of colors Paintbrush Hot glue gun Scissors ...read more

We had a 50-degree day this past week. Compared to the below-freezing temps we’ve been averaging here in New York City, it felt positively balmy. It was enough to inspire me to break out my trench coat from the back of my closet and wear a pair of ballet flats for errands (the ...read more

We love the holiday season for the fun parties and get-togethers. Decor makes up such a huge element for the holidays where we love to showcase festive and fun looks with flowers. During our recent Momtrends Holiday Event, we learned how to showcase the ultimate in holiday ...read more

Emily Thompson brings a sculptural element to all her floral designs. The Brooklyn florist, has quite an impressive portfolio of clients --including Michelle Obama. The down-to-earth Vermonter was raised to embrace rough and tumble beauty. After some schooling on the East Coast, ...read more