chanterelles

photo by kristen bach

coming soon

coming soon...something special that we want to share with you...check back in two weeks, on july 12 for a special announcement... - rinne, kristen, & rebecca

rainbow

photo by kristen bach

yellow fields

because we have had more rain than ever this year, we have had more things blooming like never before.  these yellow blooms filled the field-it was a sight to see. here is just one field full.

photos and words by rebecca wood

a pretty window

photo by kristen bach

summer puddle

photo by kristen bach

wild allium

photographs by rinne allen.

rust

photo by kristen bach

sno-balls

in new orleans, sno balls are about just as important to the city as beignets and po' boys.  while visiting we had our fair share of these yummy treats.  our favorite stand was piety street sno balls.  they had a big menu of house made- natural flavors like vietnamese coffee, lemon basil, hibiscus pomegranate.  my mouth waters just thinking about these!

photos and words by kristen bach

fire cracker bloom

photo by kristen bach

prayer flags of NOLA

This year's commencement speech at tulane univerity was given by the dahlai lama.  the entire city was adorned with tibetan prayer flags.  this city doesn't hesitate adding color to their already colorful city!

photos and words by Kristen Bach

Creole Tomatoes

photo by kristen bach

Aging Magnolias

there's nothing more pristine and creamy white than the petals of a young magnolia blossom. the soft white curves of the petals,the golden architecture of the stamens,the glossy,dark green leaves that frame them all, it's  a vision of perfection. but even when they age, they exhibit a statuesque beauty as they dry and turn to golden brown.

photos and words by rebecca wood

onions

photo by rebecca wood

Vines of NOLA

while i was in NOLA i saw many vine covered buildings.  it doesn't take long for a vine to take over a structure.   while i know these vines are not welcome....there is something quite lovely about them.

photos by kristen bach

red passion flower

photo by kristen bach

little flower school, brooklyn

around this time last year, my mom, sister and sister-in-law and i all went to nyc for a little trip. we went to do a workshop at the

little flower school

. we had such a great afternoon – they had a wall of flowers waiting for us and vessels and snips. the theme was 'Dutch Masters' so we each created an arrangement that had a palette and the drama found in the Dutch Masters' paintings. it was a fun way to spend a day together and we all left inspired.

photographs and words by rinne allen.

the brightest blooms

photo by kristen bach

cafe du monde

we just got back from a dreamy (and steamy) visit to new orleans.  i am not sure if there is a better way to start off our recap than with a story on cafe du monde . 

we stopped here to get a cup of their chicory coffee and an order or two of some beignets.  you can't leave new orleans without a visit to cafe du monde.

http://www.cafedumonde.com/

photos and words by kristen bach

thistle

photo by kristen bach