Create seasonal arrangements with the help of these local florists
Bearded Bouquet, Jonesboro
November 9 & 16
Create an arrangement with fall color that can be easily replicated for Christmas. Class is 5-7 p.m. Fee is $65. beardedbouquet.com…
Kick Up Your Tailgate Game!
Chris Norwood of Tipton & Hurst prepares a casual and colorful tailgating tabletop
For this tailgating tablescape, Tipton & Hurst’s lead designer Chris Norwood played off the Razorbacks’ and Red Wolves’ signature red for a festive fall gathering, from plates and linens to the floral centerpiece….
Autumn Containers with Better Lawns & Gardens
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Fall is my favorite time of year, and it’s the perfect time to fill the containers in your outdoor living space with some seasonal color. Read below for some of my favorite tips for transforming your outdoor containers, or get in touch! Our team would love to walk you through the many ways we can spruce up your space for fall. We hope you enjoy the season!
— David Munsey III, Better Lawns & Gardens
…A Welcoming Retreat: Looking Back with Better Lawns and Gardens
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An Arkadelphia backyard retreat created by Better Lawns & Gardens in our September 2017 issue provides relaxation and enjoyment for homeowners Terri and Taylor King. David Munsey, III of Better Lawns & Gardens lets us in on his process of renovating the space into an oasis worth sharing.
At Home in Arkansas: How did you meet the homeowners?
David Munsey, III: Richard Harp worked with the Kings on a renovation of the interior of their home, and when it came time to talk about the backyard, he suggested the Kings meet with us….
Silks A Bloom Repurposes Florals & Gives Back to the Community
Photo by Kayla Barker Fine Art Photography. Event design by Anne-Claire Allen Planning & Design. Floral design by Silks A Bloom.
Little Rock florist Silks A Bloom announced a new initiative to repurpose their floral centerpieces while giving back to the community. After weddings and special events, the floral team will take apart larger arrangements and reassemble them into smaller, household-size bouquets. These will be donated to an organization that might be able to benefit from the cheer fresh florals bring. “As it stands now, we would like to give the bride or event host a choice if there is a cause near and dear to them,” says Dale Adridge, owner of Silks A Bloom. So far, the 20th Century Lodge, Dorcas House, and Presbyterian Village Nursing Home have been recipients of the repurposed arrangements. “We know these arrangements won’t last a long time, but they are being given a second life, and it only takes a moment to make someone feel very special,” Dale says. To keep this initiative going, Silks A Bloom is seeking donations of small vases and vessels to be able to give away with the flowers.
The company will hold a glass drive the second Tuesday of every month (this month, July 9) at their headquarters at 5507 Ranch Drive, Suite 2. silks-a-bloom.com
Spring Floral + Gardening Workshops
Learn from the professionals at one of these Arkansas classes
March 15
Pigmint Floral Studio | Fayetteville | 6 p.m.
Learn how to create a medium floral arrangement like a pro and some tricks to help your flowers last longer. Class is $65 plus a registration fee. Click here to sign up.
March 17
Freckled Hen Farmhouse | Fayetteville | 2 p.m.
Join Faith Hundley of Flora at Freckled Hen Farmhouse for a workshop on the basics of wreath making using a mix of fresh greenery, flowers, and preserved pieces. Class is $65 and includes all materials as well as refreshments. Click here to sign up.
March 19
Bloom Flowers & Gifts | Bentonville | 6 p.m.
Leaders of this workshop will guide participants through how to create Bloom’s “Signature Style Bouquet.” Class is $49.97; light snacks and beverages provided. Click here to sign up.…
Seasonal Décor Workshops
Learn from the professionals at one of these Arkansas classes
Wreath Workshop with Faith Hundley
Joon Bridal,Fayetteville
Nov. 16 at 6:30 pm
Join Faith Hundley to create a holiday wreath using a mix of fresh greenery and berries. Class is $65; materials and cookies from The Copper Cookie Co., cider, and other holiday treats provided. Email flowers@faithhundley.com to register. …
Garden To-Do List: Prep for Fall
As the temperatures begin to dip, it’s time to start prepping your garden for autumn and winter. To get an idea of what we should be doing before it gets too cold out, we talked to Sharon Carr and Ryan Sniegocki at Hocott’s Garden Center—and also asked what they’re growing this fall. “I do Indian Hawthorns and twice-blooming azaleas in my front yard,” Sharon says. “In my side yard, I have loropetalums, and in my backyard along my fence, that’s where I have all my edibles. I have a little vegetable garden back there where I grow cabbage, kale, swiss chard, pansies, and mums.”
Read on for three items to add to your to-do list to prep your garden for the colder months.
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Time to Bump in to Pumpkins
Part of a series: Living the Good Life with Chris Olsen
The end of summer is a bittersweet time, but it’s also when certain crops are ready for market. And many of your summer annuals, so vibrant and luscious during the hot months, are now showing their age and wear (though some seem to thrive even now, at the end of the season—I’m looking at you, dragon-wing begonia). The last of the hay has been baled, apples and pears are beginning to tumble into the stores and farmers markets, and muscadines are ripe, a fact not lost on true Southerners. So here comes the fun stuff: pumpkins.
Above: A typical display we have at both Botanica and Plantopia. With such variety, how could you go home with just one? Mix the colors, combine shapes, stack them all cheek-to-cheek. There is no formal pattern for your fall display.…
Vase & Vine Opens New Storefront
Clarksville florist Vase & Vine has expanded its floral studio to Little Rock with the opening of a new storefront at 2901 West Markham St. in Stifft Station. Manager Gabrielle Schryver says full-service wedding design in central Arkansas has been “taking off” in the past year, which led to the decision to put down roots in the capital city. “We wanted to bring something completely different to the Little Rock area,” Gabrielle says. “We are very versatile with our design, but we thrive in natural and organic style.” Gabrielle’s mother, Gina Schryver, has owned and operated the Clarksville location for 14 years. In addition to wedding design, Vase & Vine also offers fresh arrangements and delivery. Find more information at facebook.com/vaseandvine.…
