{garden: Spring is springing}

I'm back at home in LA, and I was noticing yesterday that it's beginning to feel like Spring! All my rose bushes are bursting with buds, the yard is green, and the weather is warming up. It's so nice to see green again, especially since most of my winter was spent traveling around skiing in various places.

I'm an avid gardener and lover of gardens. I prefer to fill my house with flowers I've grown or with large fronds I've picked from around my house. Although, it's nearly impossible for me to not stop and buy flowers when I'm in the grocery store or near a florist. When I'm in NY, it's so amazing to see all the corner markets bursting with their fabulous array of sidewalk florals.

Happy Spring!

{entertain: a smile by way of flowers & cake}

so, a few months ago, i threw a bash for my inlaws 50th wedding anniversary. there are certain things i never scrimp {word?} on- flowers, cakes, food, photographers, and stationery. i wanted to pay homage to this lovely bouquet {and the houseful of gorgeous works of art} made by my friend Jeff at Rolling Hills Flower Mart... sorry so small, i can't seem to enlarge.

and this gorgeous buttercream cake from Torrance Bakery {with jeff's accent flowers}

divine.