Pisces Alert: Your Astrological Guide to Jewelry
Pisces alert. Their birthday season is upon us, and you probably know one. They're social. They are also allegedly the most developed sign of the Zodiac. I say this not as a Pisces but as a friend of one. She insists this is ...
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Oysters on the Farm
Bird Haven Farm isn’t exactly on the ocean. So how can I have oysters in my collection if I'm only making things that grow, fly, or swim on the farm? Well, I cheated a tiny bit. We do have oysters here, but we get them from o...
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Floral Expectations: 350 Flowers
Flower farmer, I am not. Flower hobbyist, I am. I recycle dog-food cans, pull dribs, drabs and drama from my garden, and arrange sweet bouquets for the farmers market. That is, until this past summer when the trajectory of my relationship with flowers changed. Ready for a little flora fairytale?How I grew 350 flowers for my niece's wedding. Continue reading
Beautiful Handcrafted Jewelry for your loved ones
Handmade jewelry has been a wardrobe "treasure" for decades. You should own at least one item of handmade jewelry, whether it's the only type of jewelry you buy or maybe something you scooped up on vacation. What is it about...
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The Power Couple of Plants: Ken Druse and Louis Bauer
View of garden in the fall from the house The Power Couple of Plants Why hello garden role models! When Ken Druse and Louis Bauer said “yes” to our request for their gardening secrets, we wet our plants. The two are...
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Our Best Nature Inspired Jewelry Picks For 2022
When looking for inspiration for jewelry, nature is the best place to turn to! Some of the most beautiful art pieces come from natural scenes and landscapes, and jewelry is no different. It is easy to fall in love with trends...
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The Peace Dove is Back
The Peace dove was my very first piece of jewelry I designed. The inspiration came to me as I was looking at our bird feeder with the doves every morning that week. It was right after 9/11 had happened and we were a...
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Free Flier: Bunny Williams
Bunny Williams is an Interior Design heavy weight who is so much more than that! Continue reading
Leslie Harris: The Garden 'Splainer
It’s funny how the most inconsequential events can send life in a different direction. For example, because Leslie Harris’ first baby was such a good sleeper 35 years ago, Leslie is now a garden design consultant and host of her own podcast “Into the Garden with Leslie.” That baby’s love of a nap gave Leslie, who was on maternity leave, free time to putter in the garden, and develop a deep love of it. Continue reading
A Bright Bulb in the Garden State: Sam Rothman
There aren’t many days when Sam Rothman is able to just “patshke in the garden,” as she says. Professional floral-farmers need to find other outlets for patshke-ing. To fill New Jersey’s vases with blooms requires flora focus, and a little magic. Continue reading
Linda Vater: Living a Garden Inspired Life
In the springtime, you can see the result of Linda Vater’s addiction: 800 tulips pop into colors in her garden. Cars roll by to ogle. “In high school, my gateway drug was houseplants,” says the Oklahoma City resident. She eventually crossed over to outdoor plants, became a self-taught garden designer, then a plant advocate, ambassador, and spokesperson. Continue reading
