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An Elegant Wedding

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{In the intense hours before the ceremony, bride to be Quyen Nguyen in her beautiful gown}
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{This is an absolutely gorgeous photograph of Quyen, taken by her mother Quy}

Recently a very dear friend sent photographs of her daughter’s April wedding. Now normally when viewing images sent by acquaintances’ of their children I truly make every concerted effort to reserve judgement. But, I must say these classically chic ladies; the quintessential mother-daughter team made this occasion a tastefully elegant ceremony. Though I was not a participant, when Quy sent the images of this event, it really conveyed the love and admiration the family shares for one another.

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My dearest friend Quy with her daughters Christie and Quyen at the church}
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{Artisphere located on Wilson Boulevard in Arlington, Virginia is the perfect location for a reception}
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{Adam and Quyen cutting their cake made by Adam’s mother. Do you see those stylish floral bouquets in the front of the cake?}

To Quyen and Adam congratulations on your new life together, may you always experience the intense feeling of love and affection that brought you two together.

With much love,
Kathleen

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Flowers @ Heath

IMG_1470 IMG_1480 {This years crocus and hellebore’s at Heath}

The cherry blossoms lining the Tidal Basin off the Potomac River tell us that spring is most definitely on the way! And after the long harsh winter, everyone is waiting for warmer weather, longer days and more time spent outdoors. The anticipation of things to come begins with the gorgeous colors of crocus, daffodils and hellebore’s sprouting around the grounds at Heath.

IMG_1424{Large bowl of daffodils in the kitchen}

My love of flowers goes back to early childhood, when I would pick blooms from my mom’s garden or even the neighbors {mostly without their knowledge}, and would decorate the rooms at home with freshly picked tulips, daffodils or lilacs. The fragrance that emanated always inspired me to sketch or paint these fabulous flowers into notebooks. I am really looking forward to the feel of spring rain and the warmth of the sun while working in the garden, where I will create my own spectacular beauty at Heath.

Garden stylishly,
K