My 21st birthday was a couple of days ago and I was kindly sent a bunch of lovely yellow roses from my thoughtful & considerate office manager. This is the 2nd time I’ve received flowers purchased online. The 1st time the flowers were DOA. The UPS delivery was late on a Friday night and they remained locked in super’s office until Monday when ... read more
Between being completely absorbed in an amazing new interior décor book – that was intended to be the subject of today’s post and my MAC begging to die a slow death, a quality apartmentjeanie post this is not. However, I do feel the gorgeous pink peonies from James Durr Wholesale Florist located in Union Square Farmers Market are deserving of ... read more
Maintaining fresh cut flowers is a little like training the puppy, if I want positive and sustaining results, I have to put in the effort to cultivate them. I absolutely adore having flowers (not plants, these thumbs are not green) in the home. The bloom need not be fancy or exotic – in fact I treasure a bunch of daisies probably more than any ... read more
February 14th is my very favorite day of the year! Although some may be lead to believe that Halloween is my happiest of holidays, but my heart truly belongs to St. Valentine. This day represents the trifecta of all that I adore: tasty candy, perfect color combination of pink, red and white and lastly, the outward expression of love and hope. ... read more
As the gift giving season rapidly approaches, my hands are wrapped up in retail holiday prep and my head is trying to wrap itself around all the client work I have, considering (and shopping) for an appropriate hostess gift is definitely on my to don't list. Of course there are well received, crowd pleasing stand-bys like candles, wine, sweets ... read more
