Blog posts
October 25, 2025
Mattie's Nashville Favorites
From retail shops to the best coffee in town, we all have ‘our places’ that make a city feel like home. Since Nashville is my home, I wanted to share...
Love & Laughter - Chrysanthemum
A Chrysanthemum, also known as the Mum (notice the ‘mum’ in the end of the long name), is often times thought to bring love and laughter.
Travel & Inspiration
Traveling has been an essential part of my life for as long as I can remember. In particular, the women in my family have always been adventure seekers with this...
Classic & Traditional - Ruscus
With its dark green, shapely stem coupled with the bold, bright green foliage, the Ruscus Greenery is both classical and traditional. Also known as Butcher’s Broom, the deep green elliptical...
Celebrating Big Moments
When I first started thinking about doing a blog, I remember asking myself how I could share my experiences in a humble way where the spotlight was more on the...
Eucalyptus: The Mythical Plant
Well known for its leathery-green leaves, the eucalyptus provides a remarkable visual appeal in any kind of arrangement. Each leaf is intricately lined with glands containing a fragrant oil; some...
Say Hello to the Amelia Family!
My trucks are my babies. And just like babies, they all are unique with their own personalities.
The Royal Flower
“Cultivated for its showy flowers…” I love that. When I think of peonies, I think of royalty; not the unattainable, heir to the throne kind of nobility, but instead the...
Q&A With Mattie
As you probably know, I’m Mattie! What you might not know, though, is that today is my birthday – my GOLDEN birthday to be exact. I figured this would be...