MUG SH O T Put a new
twist on the classic coffee
cup as teacher gift. Fill a
reusable mug with a simple
garden arrangement and
wrap with a decorative
paper collar. “I Am Not a
Paper Cup” reusable mug,
$19; amazon.com
Download atem plate
G e t in s p ire d .
for using flowers? Hit the blogosphere
and check out Los Angeles floral
designer Kate Holt's musings at
flowerwildevents.blogspot.com.
Especially fun are her regular trips to
local markets to see what's in season,
and super simple at-home ideas for
blooms she finds in the yard or in the
wild (think jasmine, wild climbing roses,
and honeysuckle).
A CU P O F FLOW ERS W elcom e a new neighbor
with sweet blooms nestled in a set of measuring cups.
Green glass cups, $25; lookintheattic.com ®
For buying information seepage 253.
36 JUNE 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
