Well, hello, April! How did you all of a sudden arrive on the scene? I completely blame spring for my absence on the blog. The volume, pace, color, intensity, bandwidth, frequency, and, well, the “crazy” factor have all increased over the past few weeks, and I just couldn’t set the time aside to document along […]
Pink… What words come to mind, when you see this color or hear its name? What associations, emotions, pictures, people? I see beautiful sunsets, gorgeous azalea blooms from my home state of Florida, Sunday dresses, spring ties, sprinkled cupcakes, seersucker suits, brightly colored parrots, a singer by this name, ripe strawberries, and, of course, flamingos. […]
I know that I am about a month late to celebrate the deliciousness of mint juleps; the Kentucky Derby, the event that prompts one to don fabulous hats and sip on this refreshing cocktail, happens every second week in May. Although my timeliness is a little off, the mint in my backyard is, at last, […]
I just got back from an evening session of watering the newly planted vegetables and herbs at the garden plot. Nighttime watering is relaxing, but it is definitely a one-way conversation with your plants, since you can’t see what is happening! We are so excited about this year’s gardening plans. Still going strong in plot […]
After ten years in Colorado, I am not that surprised at this month’s drastic weather fluctuations. Here, April is always characterized by volatility, but enough already with this late spring snow! Today was exceptionally messy: five inches of snowfall throughout the day, with temperatures hovering around 20 degrees. Aside from venturing out for a cozy […]
Rooted in a love of gardening and crafting cocktails from what I grow in my backyard, holly & flora is a resource for garden-to-glass drinks that are seasonally driven and culinarily influenced.
These are a few of my favorite posts, from ethereal egg white cocktails to refreshing, fruit-driven spritzes.
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