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Episode 514 - Holiday for Blooms
In this special edition of Life in Bloom, J shows you ways to enjoy flowers for the holiday. J gives us a tour of his holiday decorations- show us how to decorate a mini boxwood tree, and create a Triple Berry centerpiece complete with floating cranberries. Learn to wrap presents the “J-way”, and a bouquet made with a few of J’s favorite things.
Peppermint Hot Cocoa with Whipped Cream #flowercocktailhour
J shares his version of Peppermint Hot Cocoa- completed by adding Peppermint to the Whipped Cream- J will make the Whipped Cream with Peppermint flavoring- and Cook up his Recipe for Cocoa- that includes butter… of course… Want the Complete Recipe? Here it is...This is a recipe for a non-alcoholic version- but I've put in the information for a SPIKED version a
Bountiful Box of Flowers and Vegetables!
This arrangement needs to have an Italian feel and of course be loaded with flowers…I’m using some amazing Field Flowers from my Friend Carlos at Camflor and also some Beautiful Roses from Eufloria Flowers…and I’ll share some of my favorite tips and tricks along the way! ENJOY!
Behind the Bloom - with Lisa Rose!
Learn more about Lisa on her website BurdockandRose.com where she hosts her blog, offers her books (they are great and fantastic gifts) and where you can learn more about this amazing forager expert! Enjoy a few minutes with Lisa and I and her wild tales!
Happy Clouds Cocktail - #FlowerCocktailHour
Colorful and fun, this deconstructed Negroni is inspired by Bob Ross’s popular painting show ‘The Joy of Painting’ (premiered in 1983) and his iconic phrase “Happy Little Clouds.”
Episode 513- Flower Memories
Flowers have a way of intertwining with memories in this episode of Life In Bloom. We’ll visit with my grandpa, Carnation Joe, discuss first memories of flowers, memorialize those who’ve gone before us and even enjoy some happy clouds.
Share your "Schwankies" - FREE Flowers Contest + WINNERS Pictures!
Today we’re Happy to Announce an Exciting Flower Contest in collaboration with our Flower Friends at Ocean Breeze Farms,"Share Your Schwankies" Contest - to reward flower-loving viewers, at random, with - what else? - FLOWERS!!
Behind the Bloom - Mark Sellers and Max’s South Seas Hideaway!
Today on Behind the Bloom, I’m visiting with Mark Sellers at Max’s South Seas Hideaway. Mark has an amazing curated collection of Tiki Memorabilia. It’s actually the LARGEST collection in the world and it’s here in Grand Rapids Michigan! Mark shares how the collection came to be, his favorite spots inside Max’s and so much more about Tiki Art