The Most Beautiful Store in Malibu

If you ever find yourself in Malibu, California, you MUST be sure to stop at Cosentino's !
There you will find the most beautiful succulents, orchids and seashells...not just on their own, but all mixed together. The creative arrangements are stunningly beautiful and each display is carefully crafted.

Exotic succulent and orchid species are tucked all around the shop and each corner provides another surprise to delight the senses. Everywhere you look, another detail is to be appreciated.

Shelves display antique sea glass, vintage linens and a variety of seashells. You can also find unique furniture, Chinese containers and other one-of-a kind treasures.

I was in heaven! If I could live there, I would. Cosentino's is truly the most beautiful store in all of Malibu.
-Jessie, via Malibu, CA

Love, Love, Love, Love, Love, Love, Love.

Peonies, Peonies, Peonies, Peonies, Peonies, Peonies, Peonies.

-Jessie, Santa Fe, NM

Great Googlie Mooglie!

That's what I said when this beauty burst out of it's bud. During the winter, I seem to forget what is waiting for a nice warm day before it says hello. These bearded iris are a beautiful fixture in the garden, I welcome their delicate, fluttery blooms any time.
Have a lovely weekend.
-Jessie, Santa Fe, NM

Weekend Treats {in pictures}

A petunia snippet from some pots I planted...perfect in my vintage glass bottle.
OMGorgeous peonies....swoon!I got my fingernails dirty and planted some seeds. I'm a sucker for packaging and these "Botanical Interests" packs just call my name! They even have an iPhone app!The highlight of the weekend were these cake balls! They are bite-sized gobs of frosted cake...I could have eaten like 100! I found this recipe on Bakerella, a fantastic site for baking inspiration. The BEST part is that they were also gluten free!!! Believe it or not, good ol' Betty Crocker has come to the g-free side and now offers gluten free cake and cookie mixes, alleluia!
-Jessie, Santa Fe, NM

Pantone Rosey Poseys

Check these stripey blooms, could they be any more beautiful!?!
If I only had smell-o-vision, you would be able to enjoy the heavenly scents too!
-Jessie, Santa Fe, NM