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Holiday Reds

by Forest Bluff Contributor • December 1, 2020
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THIS LUSH RED AND GREEN arrangement is dotted with plump pomegranates, known throughout history to symbolize eternal life, fertility, death, rebirth, and abundance. The pomegranate continues be a symbol of…
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Traditional Christmas Pudding

by Monica Kass Rogers • December 1, 2020
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STIR IT UP! That is the chorus in Britain on Stir it Up Sunday, right before Advent. Churchgoers hear, “Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy…
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Winter Blooms

by Laura Duggan • December 1, 2020
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December fills our homes with the hearty scent of pine, the festive emerald greens of fir boughs, and the rich ruby reds of poinsettias and berries. And with a little…
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Microgreens 101

by Laura Duggan • November 1, 2020
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VEGETABLE GARDENING gained popularity this year as many people explored new hobbies during self-quarantine. But as we put our outdoor gardens to bed for the winter, opportunities to grow our…
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Giving Thanks

by Wendy Franzen • November 1, 2020
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F&B‘s editor in chief curates classic finds and worthy indulgences for a Thanksgiving gathering.

A Monthly Celebration of Seasonal Blooms

by Wendy Franzen • September 1, 2020
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THE WARM CAST that nature takes on as we shift into autumn is reflected in September’s guest room arrangement. Summer’s cool brights—pinks, purples, blues—are replaced by deep yellows and soft…
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Garden Ornamentation

by Forest Bluff Contributor • September 1, 2020
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AS I CONTINUE WAXING PROSE on gardens, this month I thought I might take a road less maintenance-demanding than the specialty pruning of plants discussed in August’s piece. Gardening is…
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Shrimp Ceviche

by Forest Bluff Contributor • August 1, 2020
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Chef John des Rosiers, the mastermind proprietor behind Inovasi, The Otherdoor, and Highwood’s Salt Creek Tacos, and upcoming concepts jdR Wine & Beer, Caché, Bonk, Everett Farms, and Station No….
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Inspired Setting

by Wendy Franzen • August 1, 2020
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How do you make a dinner party feel special? Truly special? It is a delicate balance. Bending too far toward the everyday may leave guests feeling like they’ve interrupted family dinner,…
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A Monthly Celebration of Seasonal Blooms

by Wendy Franzen • August 1, 2020
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Vibrant and bold, this arrangement is a tribute to the tropical beauty artist Frida Kahlo surrounded herself with in her work and in her home. Kahlo frequently painted her iconic…
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