Lavender: The Decadent Dreamer
Maria Ramsey Maria Ramsey

Lavender: The Decadent Dreamer

I used to be biased against lavender. I think that is probably due to: 1) encountering various “lavender”-scented objects at various points in my childhood that smelled more like some peculiar laundry detergent than an actual plant, and 2) finding long-forgotten bundles of dried lavender in neglected corners, graying and covered in dust.

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Dandelion: The Bold Beginner
Maria Ramsey Maria Ramsey

Dandelion: The Bold Beginner

If you read my last post, it might seem like a bit of a stretch to go from wedding bouquets to dandelions. After all, wedding bouquets are full of some of the most well-loved plants: roses, peonies, dahlias, eucalyptus...and dandelions are probably one of the most despised. But maybe we’re judging these bright little friends a little too harshly.

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