Staying Alive
Someone we saw on social media recently compared hydrangeas to toddlers.
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Fall For Florals
This time of year we are all making that transition from summer into fall. Nothing for any of us is the way we usually experience it. Many kids are learning remotely from home, and adults are also working from home quite often. Most of us are generally spending a lot more time at home so making it enjoyable is a must. Our surroundings can help us feel a sense of security and calm when everything else feels a bit unpredictable and chaotic.
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The Centerpiece -Keeping It Simple
Whether you are hosting family and friends, or will be someone’s guest this Friday for Passover, or Sunday for Easter, we have a couple of simple ideas for arrangements for your table or to take as a hostess gift. Read more
Aug 7
Savvy Secrets – Attract The Bees!
We are most grateful to Karen, one of our dear chums, who shared this “Savvy Secret” with us for making sure your vegetables not only blossom but then fruit. Read more
Sep 18
Cookies & Cream Cheesecake
This cheesecake, you may take notice, is two toned…chocolate and vanilla. Both chocolate and vanilla are enjoyable by themselves, yet together, these elements create an even sweeter and more satisfying experience than either of them could produce alone. Read more
Aug 11
Stories From Windsor Castle
If you have been around Two Chums for any time at all you know our love for all things royal. We enjoy everything about the royal family….their events, their fashion, and of course their homes. This Sunday, August 13th, a special 4 part series will begin about one of the most beloved of royal residences… Windsor Castle. Read more
May 1
May Flowers
“April showers bring May flowers. But what do May flowers bring?” If you are in elementary school your answer to this riddle is supposed to be “Pilgrims!” But we would say that May flowers, like those pictured here, will bring nothing short of delight and joy to the one who receives them 🙂 Read more
Feb 10
The Language Of Flowers
Flowers have had meaning attributed to them for thousands of years. But in Victorian times, the language of flowers found a special meaning. Read more
Nov 23
Centerpiece “How-To’s”
Flowers aren’t the only option for your Thanksgiving table centerpiece. Read more
May 1
May Flowers
We all know the saying…April showers bring May flowers. Today we want to share with you, our chums, some flowers that not only “bloom” in May but can be yours any time and all year long:-) Read more
Nov 21
Pumpkins At The Center
How about using a pumpkin as your Thanksgiving table centerpiece? Here are some fun ways to use them 🙂 Read more
Jan 8
The “Other” Rose Bowl
Know someone who is celebrating a birthday, anniversary, a job well done or who is under the weather and could use a bit of joy? A simple and simply beautiful arrangement of roses is always a welcome gift. Read more
Aug 14
The Graciousness of an Orchid
Your Two Chums really do love to have fresh flowers around, either those cut from the garden or bought at the Flower Market or grocery store. Obviously, a plant lasts much longer than cut flowers and a favorite of ours is the orchid. Read more
Mar 29
Every Table Needs One!
A dining room table always needs a centerpiece! This might be as simple as a potted plant or a bowl of lemons or as elaborate as a beautifully arranged floral arrangement but, whatever the occasion, the table needs the focal point of a pretty aesthetic. Read more
Mar 1
That’s Right ~ Carnations!
I, along with a lot of other people, used to poo poo carnations. What, carnations for a dinner party centerpiece? Are you crazy? Carnations are only used for funerals because they are hearty and last a long time! Read more
Feb 8
Roses Are Red
{Photos by Two Chums)
Why red roses for love? As the story has it, the red rose was the favorite flower of Venus, the Roman goddess of love and, since then, the red rose has been associated with lovers. The tradition lives on. From timeless pieces of art and classical poetry to modern day music and media, red roses are seen depicting the message of love.
For most people, red roses simply mean “I love you” and that is why, in the United States, one hundred and ten million roses, the majority being red, will be sold and delivered within the three-day time period around Valentine’s Day. Amazing!
Robin and I do most of our flower shopping at the Los Angeles Flower Market in downtown Los Angeles. Read more
Jan 29
