10 days and counting

I looked at a calendar today realized that Christmas is 10 days away. How did it sneak up on me like this? The last 3 weeks have been a whirl-wind at work-- and somehow just because others are decorating for the holiday, it doesn't sink in that I should participate in this holiday too.

The bonsai tree in the above photo is from a fall trip to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden.....which seems like yesterday, but in reality was a least 4 or 5 weeks ago.

morning light

I was trying to snap a few photos in the morning light, but Jackson was curious and wanted to help. Then we both got distracted-- him with the birds out side the window and me with the way the light played on his fur. I think I took about 20 pictures of Jackson, instead of the flowers.

paperwhites

Mmmmmmmm, paperwhites.
I think having these bulbs around can verify the beginning of a new "flower season". The time for pine, boxwood, and magnolia is now.

Top 3

I hope that everyone had a restful Thanksgiving weekend. I had 2 days off to eat, drink, take naps and long walks. It was splendid. I'm thankful for those 2 days of complete relaxation.
My cat, Jackson, is thankful for:
1. Q-tips
2. toilet paper rolls
3. paper balls
These are a few of his favorite toys. He loves to play fetch with 1 and 3, and 2 is a recent addition, so we will have to see how long it stays on his top 3 toy list.

November tree

I can't believe it is almost December! And I haven't even had to break out the extra warm puffy coat yet!
Sorry for the lack of flower pictures, I have been organizing Christmas merchandise (along with the prep for Thanksgiving) for a week and now there will be a full 4 weeks of holiday decorating, flower arranging, wreath making and bulb planting. I will do my best to update here, but this next month going to be a busy one.

holiday

It has been a week of holiday preparation. Thanksgiving is near, and Christmas will be with us all December long. I wish I could say that I loved this time of year-- but I've never been big on holidays.

The succulents above are from my "personal collection." I love the texture, color and shape of their leaves.

little party

Pictures from a little party we did last week. The big piece is in the customers vase...I used cymid heads, vanda orchids, mums, ilex berry, oak leaves and my favorite of the season, sandersonia. Whenever I get the chance to make a big piece like this I'm reminded of how much I still have to learn. Luckily I work with ladies who are willing to let me learn by doing.

Sandersonia is the yellow/orange bell-like flower in the first two pictures. The bud vases were for her small tables. And best of all I delivered the flowers to her home, so I was able to see them in the space and see her reaction.