Botanical Inspiration: Cattails And Pomegranates
On a visit to the SF flower market earlier this summer, I came across bunches of cattails. Clearly they were put on my path to become an inspiration for a botanical arrangement. I balanced the velvet-like plumes with pomegranate pods, pistachio berries and seastar fern stems for added softness. My bedside table never looked this good. Sometimes, a girl needs to treat herself. Right?!
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Botanical Inspiration: Dahlias
Last week, Natalia and I ventured to the San Francisco Flower Market for a much needed botanical inspiration. While she checked out seasonal pods and interesting objects for her Pod Art, I became immersed in the rich colors of the Dahlias that are ever so bountiful this time of year. Although I'm most often attracted to foliage plants, I couldn't resist the deep burgundy hue of this season's petalled beauties. After selecting a perfect sampling of them, I added some sedum, eucalyptus branches and weeping celosia to create a weekend arrangement for our home. There's something deliciously self-indulgent about creating something beautiful for oneself, and that's precisely why I highly recommend you try it. Here's how:
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Debra Cass Szidon
Lover of layered neutrals, mixed patterns, contrasting textures and all things botanical. My creative energies pull me in many different directions but I’m most grounded as an interior decorator, handbag designer and mother. Cocoon Home blog is where I share my reflections on family, work and my creative journey.
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