I realized today that I haven't done a post on what I don't like. It seems a bit strange, but I figure there should be a balance, right? A healthy dose of what I like and a dose every once in a while of what I don't...I received this catalog in the mail the other day and the cover really annoyed me, actually. I don't want to sound pretentious or say anything that would upset feelings, but if you see something that I don't with the model sporting kale on her head, let me know. I feel like the idea could have been manifested in a least half a dozen other ways. I don't know. What do you think?

I love her hair. I love her crown. I love her dress.

There is something so familiar and breathtaking about Ramis Kim's work. So whimsical and prepossessing that I find something new to get lost in every time I look at her work.

Beautiful peonies from New Zealand.

Floral stylist extraordinaire at work...(btw amazing locks, no?)

Ready for the shoot.

What magic she spins with magnolia branches, polo roses & hydrangea.

Here is the rest of our hectic and productive Friday! It's such a fantastic learning experience getting to work under such a talented lady! I learn from her constantly and she pushes me to see more than just wildflowers.

Under the watchful eye of the insanely talented Ariana Smeraldo, I got to create some pretty grand arrangements yesterday. Not really wildflowers, but I got to re-create a wild rosebush (first pic) which was really fun and actually looked rather elegant and unrestrained when I was finished. I have lots more to post but have to run so I'll do the rest tomorrow. Hope everyone is having a nice weekend.

CM of Scout Holiday

Have you seen the delicate and beautifully crafted work of artist Cheri Messerli? This is her collection of flag necklaces that she makes individually and laboriously by hand. They are such a treasure to possess and make for the most perfect gift. I have one in all white leather and one in all black leather, and it is always the perfect finishing piece for whatever I am wearing! I love them so and I think you will too. But I have to tell you, go quickly and buy them now here because her line is quickly and quietly soaring off...oh, and while shopping, check out her incredible paper crane mobiles, also made individually by hand. Makes my heart swoon...

*Don't forget to check out her winsome blog too...you're all gonna love me for this one*

Dahlia season is coming to an end, and these dinner-plate sized ones, although majestic, were not as perky as some of their other dahlia comrades, so sadly, they didn't make the cut for the arrangements (but hey, they did make my cut, hence this post)! I was especially fond of the big white ones with yellow centers that look a lot like their cousins, the daisy. Did you know that the dahlias are of Mexican origin and come in all sorts of bright colors and sizes?