Last week, Natalia and I ventured to the San Francisco Flower Market for a much needed botanical inspiration. While she checked out seasonal pods and interesting objects for her Pod Art, I became immersed in the rich colors of the Dahlias that are ever so bountiful this time of year. Although I'm most often attracted to foliage plants, I couldn't resist the deep burgundy hue of this season's petalled beauties. After selecting a perfect sampling of them, I added some sedum, eucalyptus branches and weeping celosia to create a weekend arrangement for our home. There's something deliciously self-indulgent about creating something beautiful for oneself, and that's precisely why I highly recommend you try it. Here's how:
