camouflauge clutter
There are a lot of things I don’t do well this time of year—laundry piles up, meals are sometimes more “assembled” than cooked, and there’s a steady stream of dog hair tumbleweeds drifting across the floor.
But one thing that makes them virtually disappear — keeping a vase of fresh flowers on our kitchen island.
It may sound simple, but I’ve found that keeping fresh flowers in the heart of our home brings a surprising amount of peace and presence to my day.
They help me reset. Remind me to slow down. Bring a sense of calm and care, even when the rest of the house feels like a whirlwind.
And honestly? A bouquet can do a fantastic job of camouflaging the chaos.
Even if the kitchen island is cluttered or the mail is piling up again, somehow a vibrant vase of blooms makes it all feel just a little less overwhelming.
A fresh cut bouquet shifts the focus from the mess to the beauty.
And when those flowers come straight from the garden — harvested just hours before landing in that vase — the difference is unmistakable.
A Simple Way to Bring Calm Into a Busy Space
The kitchen table is more than just a place to eat in our house. It’s where we plan the week, make the beals, sort the mail, and sometimes drop the day’s chaos.
But when there’s a vase of flowers sitting there—scented, colorful, fresh and seasonal — it changes the whole energy of the room.
Even when the rest of the house is in full swing, those flowers give me a moment to pause. They make the space feel a little softer, a little more intentional.
It’s a five-second breath of beauty in the middle of the everyday—and that’s worth so much.
Flowers as a snapshot in time
This week’s bouquet is inspired by the summer solstice—the longest day of the year and a celebration of light, growth, and abundance.
Each stem was chosen to reflect the fullness of the season: bold textures, luminous greens, and the grounding presence of herbs.
You'll find cheerful strawflower that holds its shape beautifully even as it dries, tall spires of Bells of Ireland for that fresh, architectural pop of green, and sunny bursts of echinacea (coneflower) that add a whimsical, wildflower charm.
We've also tucked in some fragrant feverfew, with its dainty daisy-like blooms and soothing herbal scent, along with sprigs of fresh mint and oregano that release the loveliest aroma every time you walk past.
It’s a gathering of flowers that feel sun-kissed and alive, evoking those golden-hour evenings when everything in the garden seems to glow.
Arranged with intention and a bit of wildness, this bouquet is a little tribute to summer’s height—a reminder to soak it in, slow down, and savor the beauty around you.
One of the most common messages I get from customers is something like:
“They looked beautiful all week—and I still have some flowers going strong today!”
And that’s not a fluke. That’s the magic of local flowers.
Because they’re harvested fresh, not flown in or trucked across the country, you’re getting blooms at their absolute best.
No long cold storage. No weeks-old stems wrapped in plastic.
Just healthy, hydrated flowers, grown with care right here in our valley—and it shows.
I take pride in growing and harvesting flowers that last.
Whether it’s zinnias, snapdragons, cosmos, or sunflowers, I only pick what’s truly ready. That means you get blooms that are both beautiful and built to last in the vase.
Bring a Little Beauty Home
So if you’ve been feeling like you need a small reset—something simple and meaningful—fresh flowers from my farm might be just the thing.
These bouquets are not rushed. Not imported. Just thoughtful, seasonal beauty that fits right into the middle of your busy life.