Now that it’s September, the leaves will start their annual changing of the colors. Well, maybe not here in Los Angeles, where the temperatures were in the 90s this week….
Posts in the Category: Flowers
Jonah and the Whale Air Plant Holder
The story of Jonah and the Whale is associated with Yom Kippur, so since it’s Yom Kippur next week, I have a Jonah and the Whale project that all you air…
Marbleize Clay Pots with Shaving Cream
Clay pots (or terra-cotta pots) are a staple of outdoor gardening, but let’s face it, they can be a little dull. While there are many ways you can dress them…
Brown Paper Bag Roses
I love artificial flowers made from paper. They are so stylized, they are more of an art piece than quote unquote fake flowers. The fact that they are obviously not real…
Ribbon Roses and Topiary
I love making roses out of ribbon. I’ve made a video of the process, and a video on how to make a ribbon rose topiary. Each time I make these…
Dog Floral Crown
I recently saw the Julian Fellowes miniseries “Doctor Thorne” on Amazon Prime (which I binged in one sitting because it was that good), and the women in it wear the most…
7 Florist Secrets for Easy and Beautiful Floral Arrangements
It used to be that if you wanted a beautiful floral arrangement for your home, or to give as a gift, you went to a florist. Nowadays, because of the…
Chinese Takeout Floral Arrangement
I grew up working in my family’s Chinese restaurant, the “Hong Kong Cafe,” so I know Chinese takeout containers really well. For everyone who likes to serve Cantonese cuisine at…
Floral Pumpkin Centerpiece Arrangements
I made these floral pumpkins for an eHow tutorial. I love how these floral arrangements are appropriate for the entire fall season, whether you’re decorating for Halloween or Thanksgiving. They…
How to Make a Money Tree
Yes, money does grow on trees. I recently did a tutorial for eHow.com on how to make a money tree. It’s really easy to make one, and they’re great for graduation,…