What are you doing for the holidays? I don't know about you, but this is the time of year I start thinking about sprucing (no pun intended) up the guest room, finding that special gift for someone dear to me, decorating for a festive feel, etc. I'm not looking for big fixes or big splurges; just little "extras."Being that Casart's wallcovering unique quality of Continue Reading
Bringing you Fireworks!
Happy Fourth of July! We are bringing you fireworks and we hope you have a very All-American celebratory day.In keeping with fireworks, we're bringing you some of our own - a new Collection and a new Contest.We've just officially launched The Mary Douglas Drysdale Signature Color Collection.You can go to our press room for more information and see more Continue Reading
Memorial Day…What Does It Mean?
It comes every year but what does Memorial Day mean?A long weekend, the end of school, the beginning of summer vacations, picnics, no mail delivery, concerts, fireworks...all things we associate with Memorial Day. But what is really the significance of this federal holiday which is observed on the last Monday in May?Originally known as Decoration Day, it Continue Reading
Everything Is Coming Up Roses
Everything is coming up roses, for tomorrow is the 137th Kentucky Derby.The Run For The Roses is known as the Greatest Two Minutes in Sports. Sunday is Mother's Day. This represents a double whammy for florist as the use of roses and red ones in particular will abound.I'm having a Derby party tomorrow. It will be a small group. Just the DWI group of my Continue Reading
It’s Not Easy Being Green, Gold and Purple
About this time every year, people in New Orleans go gaga (Well, not really Lady Gaga, but doesn't she look like she's trying to decide between the purple or green costume?) over any and everything green, gold and purple, which are the colors of Carnival. They permeate all aspects of life!There's a hint in the garden. Usually expressed in purple and yellow Continue Reading
