A Straw Flower Garland to Brighten the Room

I decided to make a garland from all my straw flowers. I’ve been collecting them from around the pool and bringing them inside to dry, and now I have a whole bunch of them sitting around waiting for a purpose. So — a garland. I want to hang it in the room and bring a … More A Straw Flower Garland to Brighten the Room

Update: Straw Flowers

Back in June, I planted straw flowers around the pool. At the time, they were still small and easy to overlook. I just wanted something cheerful around the edge — flowers that could handle the sun and, hopefully, give that slightly wild, summery feeling I like so much. And now, at the end of September, … More Update: Straw Flowers