Flower Moment

I love taking a lunch break and making myself a little desk arrangement from leftover flowers. Its important to sneak moments of fun and joy into your day, every day!

BEEHIVE Boulder Opens Tonight!

I just got back from freshening up the Beehive, our newest Boulder restaurant, with some mint on the table bud vases and scabiosa (pictured) and mint jars for the bar. What a fabulous new place to savor small plates and wine for happy hour (starts at 3pm) or a farm-fresh delicious dinner. Say hi to the GM Shannon if you stop by too!

BEEHIVE
on 10th off of Pearl Street in Boulder (next to Sushi Tora)
http://www.beehivegoodness.com/

Denver Botanic Gardens

I have no idea why it took me so long to get myself down to the Denver Botanic Gardens. I've only driven by it a zillion times, and it's always something I like to do when traveling. But somehow, it slipped my mind. Well, that era is over! I am getting a membership for my family because it is literally a vast haven where I can go and know that my soul will be soothed, even with cranky toddler and grumpy husband in tow (by the end, they were soothed too). It was particularly beautiful on the misty, cool morning we had yesterday, walking and looking, talking and being silent, noticing, wondering, smelling, marvelling, exploring, running, sitting, snacking, listening and relaxing. Did I mention the children's garden with the rickety bridge that my son ran over giggling with glee about 54 times?

From this adventure I wanted to point out a particularly fun new find for the garden; a sedum-like plant (hardy for Colorado) with the best name I've ever come across...the Moon Carrot (pictured). Also of note were the amazing bamboo sculptures and misty lily pond. Have a visit soon, you will not be dissapointed!

The Spiritual Post

I like to practice gratefulness, and some of the things that make me feel in the moment and so thankful for life in it's simple wonder, are flowers! Just a few of my favorite anemones on the bathroom counter start my day with a smile. 

When I started my journey as a floral designer, I read the intro to Eckhart Tolle's book A New Earth, where he wrote about monks silently contemplating a flower and that being the meaning of life. This is partly where I got the title "life is beauty-full" and it informed my delight that working with creation's most beautiful objects is a privilege beyond words. What are some of the things that bring you moments of joy in your daily life? If you are seeking pleasure and mindfulness, consider buying yourself a bunch of your favorite blooms today. Be well and peaceful. Thank you for reading my blog!