Thanksgiving… a day to give thanks! Gratitude for the present, and for memories that are precious. Each day creates a space in our life, to reflect upon when it passes. We are forever changing, adjusting to what comes next. We read articles, go to yoga, listen to podcasts on how to “Live in the Present”. But are we listening intently, comprehending the sage advice, or just scanning?… you know what I mean…  ...

  School’s out for the summer- I’ve had a chance to catch my breath! Time to focus on some Heliotrope for Hospice’s highlights of the past months. Each week, flowers are delivered to people in hospice care- whether it’s sunflowers, roses, peonies, ‘calandiva’ plants, succulents or whatever I happen to love at Trader Joe’s! But when a major event happens, like the annual Sharp Women’s Health...

As summer winds down, many of us are looking at new beginnings, especially with school in the coming weeks. I’m excited to introduce students to the world of floral design- eager individuals who want to learn how to make beautiful floral arrangements, and perhaps consider a career path. I look over the classroom of faces,  remembering what it’s like to be “new”, venturing into the unknown, nervous, whether or not being...

The wonder and bewilderment of life thru the eyes of a child … the feeling of joy & discovery, overwhelming & chaotic-  time travels from immediate, innate responses to gradual understanding. Days pass, we grow by leaps & bounds. Do I dare compare Heliotrope for Hospice’s 6th Anniversary to that of a 6 year old’s birthday?! It’s kinda like that! Let’s just say, I’m definitely gonna get a cake to...

It’s that time of year for me to peruse the produce section of the grocery, farmer’s markets or specialty Asian stores- time to look at colors and shapes of veggies and fruits that will enhance my floral stylings! And you thought I was talking about eating them!! haha- nutrition aside, I’m more interested in how they will pair with my selection of abundant blossoms when designing Autumnal displays. Traditional color...