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Do Ahead Summer Drinks for a Crowd

Sweetwater StyleJul 12, 20173 min read

In the good old Summertime there are two staples that need to be in the Sweetwater refrigerator at all times:UNsweetened Sun Tea and Lemonade. Around here….it is “not okay” to run out of either!Over the years, I have learned a couple…

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Enchantment July Edition

Sweetwater StyleJul 5, 20171 min read

It’s time for this month’s edition of the things that I find enchanting.Remember…..enchantment is my one big word for this year.The flowers are in full summer bloom in the garden! This lace top Hydrangea is pretty enchanting!I am always enchanted…

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You Can Upscale Carnations To Look Like Expensive Flowers

Sweetwater StyleJun 30, 20173 min read

sourceDo you hate carnations?If so, you are not alone.  I used to hate them too!People….it is time to stop your flower snobbery and consider this lowly flower. As flowers go, you can’t find more affordable and long-lasting bloom…or one that…

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Get Your Flowers in Condition to Last!

Sweetwater StyleJun 23, 20173 min read

If you don’t know the term flower conditioning, then this is the post for you! You don’t need exercise equipment to condition your flowers…..Conditioning means preparing cut plants/flowers before arranging them. The right conditioning for the right flowers makes all the…

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I Am SO Manipulating and Proud of It!

Sweetwater StyleJun 12, 20172 min read

I have been playing around with using leaves in interesting ways in floral arrangements.Who Knew?That is called leaf manipulation!sourceOh sure….manipulation almost always gets a bad rap….and for good reason most of the time.But if you read definition 1. below, you…