Featured
Hydrangea
Sugar Editorial Picks
The Card Shop: Hydrangea Letterpress Notecards
Hydrangeas are my favorite flowering plant. They're so delicate, yet they have such a bold presence, and I love how their color changes based on the soil pH. So, how could I not swoon over this gorgeous set of Hydrangea Letterpress Notecards ($16 for eight)?
Cool Idea: Petal-Filled Vase
I'm not a flower snob. Pick a couple of wildflowers from alongside the Interstate and toss them in a Starbucks Frappuccino cup, and I'll be just as happy as if you'd charged a floral masterpiece to your Black card. But I do appreciate a little innovation when it comes to flower arrangements.
What's the Soil pH?
If you remember my post on soil pH readings, you'll know that the color of a hydrangea is determined by the pH of the soil. One pH reading creates pink flowers and one creates blue flowers. Since these flowers are blue, do you know what the soil's pH must be?
Other Search Results
Flowers 101: Hydrangeas
I'm a huge fan of Barefoot Contessa and this week I thought I would feature her favorite flower - one she grows in her garden and uses frequently in her simple centerpieces and awesome arrangements - hydrangeas. There are over 70 species of hydrangeas and the flowers bloom from early spring to late autumn. They grow on shrubs in light shade/filtered sun and in moist soil.
Nice and New: CASA Carlos Mota Hydrangea Flower Bouquet
In general, artificial flowers are sacrilegious to me — the beauty of fresh flowers lies not only in their form, but in their transiency. So, I wouldn't normally recommend bringing fakes into your home, but I will make an exception. Independent stylist and special projects editor for Elle Decor Carlos Mota has released a new collection of silk floral arrangements for HSN that are seriously chic and quite deceiving to the eye.
Room Therapy: Has Anyone Used Rust-Oleum on Their Counters?
Dear Casa,
I just recently moved into a house and am excited about making it "my own." The problem is I'm broke. The house is old and I've already made peace with the fact that I'm going to have to live with some things (such as the horrendous '70s-era orange countertops in the kitchen) for the next few years until I can afford to replace them.
Photographer to Watch: Kari Herer
I came across the work of Portland, ME-based photographer Kari Herer on Etsy and was absolutely swept off my feet. She does commercial, portrait, and fine art work, but it's her floral photography that really gets me. Fresh peonies and hydrangea make wonderful subjects for anyone behind the camera, but take a look at Herer's work and you'll be convinced she's truly a stylist at heart.
Link Time!
- This beautiful house in progress looks perfect to me!— More Ways to Waste Time
- This minimalist mag rack makes the word go round.— 2Modern
- See the beauty of dried hydrangeas.— AT:LA
- Put a foot up on this ottoman made from recycled, fair-trade coffee bags.— Shelterrific
- Could you live in a converted church surrounded by gravestones?— Desire to Inspire
- Learn to prep your outdoor space for a party.— AT:SF
- Arm yourself with 101 green remodeling links.— Charles & Hudson
- Have some crocheted bouquets made for your wedding.— Craftzine
DIY: Elegant and Rustic Wedding Decor
A friend of mine recently got married at a San Francisco restaurant with 25 close guests in attendance. The ceremony was held in a private room, and afterward, everyone sat down at one big table for a three-course dinner.
Since the couple threw together the "elopement" on short notice, they recruited friends to help; a friend and I were asked to do the flowers.
Tracy Reese Cozies Up With Sally Hansen For Spring
The Sally Hansen and Tracey Reese collaboration has been going strong for six seasons now. It's no surprise. Bringing affordable, trendy nail polish shades to the masses is always a hit, especially during this blah economy.
More on CasaSugar
Fall Award Season
Top Brands
Lacoste
Aftershock
Marc by Marc Jacobs