I wanted to write a hello 2020 post, followed by a goodbye January post. Perhaps Hello February….hmm. Well, here we are two months later and I feel I can say goodbye winter. At last! The year started off in a haze of new photography projects and plans for floral events later in the year ,but […]

Immerse yourself in this beautiful region of rural France away from the stresses and distractions and enjoy a few restorative days creating floral designs and dining at beautifully styled tables.

Inspired by petals I love October, the warmth of Autumn sun making the golden leaves sparkle, the trees abundant with apples and pears, the smell of woodsmoke in the air. Time to dig out the boots, gloves and bobble hats for the morning dog walk. It’s been such a wet month though, tempestuous rainy weather […]

At Chateau de la Ruche As soon as I heard about the Autumn Raw and Gather retreat at Chateau de la Ruche, I knew it was the perfect escape to recharge and replenish my creative soul. Something I need to do every year if I can. A treat to myself so that I can gather […]