Orchids and succulents

"Orchids seem to drive people crazy," the author Susan Orlean wrote in The Orchid Thief. "Those who love them love them madly." This has been true for cent

Orchids and succulents in a rustic dough bowl.

When my friend asked me to create floral centerpieces for an upcoming charity event, I was super excited! Even though I am not a professional florist, I love playing with flowers and creating beautiful floral designs. I decided to make a simple fresh orchid and succulent centerpiece with some fresh flowers tucked into the base....

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Do you love decorating with orchids? Today I'm sharing three ways you can make an orchid centerpiece with supermarket orchids.

Create a pretty DIY orchid planter with this simple tutorial. It makes the perfect centerpiece or accent piece for your summer decor!

Ever wonder what to put on your dining room table that will last longer than a bouquet of flowers? I say go for plants like succulents, orchids or ferns. Or fruit and vegetables (like pumpkins this time of year). A rectangular piece is good on a rectangular table…but I would want to make sure something Read More

Having long dreamed about having a large orchid centerpiece in my home, that vision finally turned into reality. We’ve all seen those gorgeous orchid arrangements in hotels and on TV, they seem to be everywhere! But when I researched the cost to purchase one…the sticker shock made me think twice. After all, it can’t be… Continue reading →