Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!
  In the new year I prefer to have 'revelations' not resolutions.  I want an idea to really come to me as an ah ha moment.  Then I know something needs to be changed and most times in that moment, I know how to approach it. So, for all of us, I hope whatever we want to improve this year we have or develop the tools to do so.  I hope we are mindful enough to recognize those moments as well. That is something we are all guilty of in our rush, rush world.   We are a work in progress!
  Now, back the pretty things in life!
 I want to focus on how to make an arrangement work for a long time.  In these photos the one on the right was in the foyer from late Sept.  When it came time for Christmas, I changed the  fill from coco palm to moss and it takes on a different look.    Such an easy thing, for so much effect. I also slipped in one of the amaryllis and a small poinsettia and suddenly, its a holiday arrangement. The filler plant of the zebra works with anything. Having a great floral display does not need to be a lot of maintenance.
  In the second photo, Ed Miller, a local floral designer braids palm fronds.  He has offered to teach us for one of our 'girls ' get togethers .  He says they dry beautifully, so there will be more uses for these clever braided fronds.   I think they look great.  they really add a great texture to the overall arrangement.
  I will be attending the Atlanta Gift Show next week.  I will see you after that.