Tuesday Typeface...Peter Peter...

It's ALL about the pumpkin this week...

DIY Alphabet Pumpkin at Lilyshop

Happy Weekend!!

Image by Helena Ljunggren

Happy Weekend Everyone!!! 

The Northeast has had a simply glorious first week of Fall..

There is absolutely nothing to complain about with temperatures reaching up into the mid 80's.

With that said..

The cutting garden is still hanging in there and is bursting with brilliant shades of pink, orange, yellow, red, purple and white..

Back in May, I spoke about a beautiful brown paper box that had just arrived from White Flower Farm containing one of my obsessions..

Dahlias!

 7 types to be a exact..

A week full of Dahlias..

So here we go folks..

the fruits of my labor...

Image by Chocolate Creative Design

 I honestly can't believe that they ALL survived!!

I created a little cheat sheet for all you Dahlia lovers..

Sorbet

Gorgeous pinks that change as it blooms. Doesn't need staking. Medium in height and flower. Not a huge amount of blooms.

Karma Corona

This is the only Dahlia that wasn't the same color as in the brochure. Very Tall. Definitely needs staking. Medium in bloom size and a generous amount of blooms.

American Dawn

One of my favorites. Colors range from brilliant oranges to muted shades of pink. Large in size and bloom. Generous amount of blooms. Needs staking.

Kenora Jubilee

The largest in everything...Height, bloom size and the amount of blooms.. The blooms can get to be the size of a baby's head..

Stands tall and proud and doesn't need staking.

Thomas Edison

Very short in plant stature..Blooms droop a bit but absolutely stunning in color.

Seattle

The MOST beautiful..

Very very delicate blooms..Not as generous in the amount of blooms.

First to open.

I knew you guys were too smart for your own good...

Yes, there are only 6 Dahlias in the image above..

Lucky Number 7, Miss Ice Cube,

has been a bit shy and I am eagerly awaiting her arrival..

If she looks anything like her picture..

I know that I'll be the happiest gardener in town..

 Image by White Flower Farm

I am already planning next year's additions...

Apparently the early bird gets the tuber at White Flower Farm..

Maybe a few Cafe au Laits would do the trick..

It just goes to show you..

Take a chance, try something new...

There are truly beautiful and amazing things that await..

If only you let go of the fear

and

jump!

Be Safe, Plant a Tuber and Have a Great Weekend!!

Tuesday Typeface....Mums the Word..

I am a lucky duck that my garden is still full of Snaps, Dahlias and Zinnias..

But

since it's Fall we are just in time for Chrysanthemums!!

  Chrysanthemum Alphabet by Eleanor Reynolds

Amber Waves of Grain....

 Images via Natasha, weheartit, wolvesandwind

Wheat.....

I have it on the brain..

Maybe it's because it reminds me of the sparkliest couple I know, Erin and Dan, who just so happen to be celebrating their 2 year anniversary this weekend...

Wheat was a HUGE inspiration in the design of their Save the Date, Invitation, and Decor at their wedding..

 All images by Anna Sawin Photography

Paper by Chocolate Creative Design

and since then...

 I have seen it popping up everywhere!!

 Images: Anna Kuperberg,  Project Wedding,

 Martha Stewart Weddings  In Style Weddings, Ruffled

Images: Martha Stewart, Two Chicks Photography,Curious Country Creative

The Sweetest Occasion, 320 Sycamore

So this year...

I think I will  need to add it to my Fall decor...

Images: Martha Stewart, She Knows

 Country Living,  House and Home

and I am VERY determined this weekend to make a wreath for our door..

Images: Better Homes, Thrive, Dried Decor

Obviously Coco was inspired as she had THE most fabulous wheat table in her Paris apartment...

Which in turn inspired the Chanel team to create this Wheat Brooch for their 2010 jewelry line...

Let's not forget Candace Bushnell's superdelicious wheat sconces in her Manhattan apartment and in the March 2010 issue of 

Lonny Magazine!!!!

 

Images: Lonny and Elle Decor

 So maybe..
just maybe.. 
a few items might inspire you too...

 

1. Wheat Ball at Jamali

2. Wheat Table at Ebay

3. Wheat Sconces at Savvy Flair

4. Vintage Wheat Dress at Lola and Black

5. Wheat Napkin Ring at Pier 1

6. Wheat Bundle at Jamali

7. Wheat Bundle at Jamali

8. Wheat Sconces at Finding Me Vintage

Huge Hugs to Amy & Tim whose wedding invitation artwork I used above and who have just celebrated their 1 year Anniversary!!

Happy Weekend!!!

Image found via Ruffled Blog

Photography: Jaclyn Davis

Floral: Lemon Blossom Designs

Happy Weekend Everyone!!!

It's been a slow moving week in my neck of the woods as I have been battling a very persistent and rather annoying cold.
Being sick as you get older definitely is a drag...
BUT...
Thankfully the weather has been super deliciously delightful today...and Saturday seems to be the last HURRAH before we get a serious cold snap and things start to feel a little bit more like Fall.

Isn't that floral arrangement above to die for??
Thumbs up for Lemon Blossom Designs!!

Today when the Monster gets off the bus...
We shall be cutting away in our garden for the last of our blooms before the potential frost hits..
This way we can bring the last of Summer into our home as we sit snuggled up by the fire..

Be Safe, Pick some Dahlias and Have a Great Weekend!!!!

Tuesday Typeface...Leaves...

Leaf Alphabet created by Twan van Keulen

a little glitter to start your week....

I guess since this past Saturday marked the official start to Fall...

I might as well give in and say goodbye to Summer...

Maybe.. some glittery Fall goodness will help....

All pieces above are from Pottery Barn