"The apparition of these faces in the crowd; Petals on a wet, black bough." -Ezra Pound

It's been almost one year since I left the world of floral design for a career in publishing. That's a Spring, a Summer, a Fall and a Winter whose attendant blossoms have come and gone without me so much as touching them. Lately I've been missing their sights, smells and textures acutely. I find myself longing to slip into my old apron and lose track of time in pursuit of beautiful forms. For now, I'll revel in these memories.

centerpiece for an Easter dinner with friends.
yellow ranunculus, cymbidium orchids, artichokes (yes!), callas, dendrobium orchids, jade roses.

hand-tied bouquet
orange ranunculus, fuji mum, callas, asiatic lily, delphinium, star of bethlehem, hyacinth

a lobster claw heliconia, just hanging out

a buffet centerpiece on its way to a grand soiree.