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GULLAH CULTURE IN AMERICA (PAPERBACK)
Set of 4 Natalya Ikat Stripe Placemats Gray – Ballard Designs
Set of 4 Natalya Ikat Stripe Placemats Gray – Ballard Designs
AFRICAN AMERICAN LIFE IN THE GEORGIA LOWCOUNTRY: THE ATLANTIC WORLD AND THE GULLAH GEECHEE (RACE IN THE ATLANTIC WORLD, 1700–1900 SER.)
AFRICAN AMERICAN LIFE IN THE GEORGIA LOWCOUNTRY: THE ATLANTIC WORLD AND THE GULLAH GEECHEE (RACE IN THE ATLANTIC WORLD, 1700–1900 SER.)
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GULLAH NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS (HARDCOVER)
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Lowcountry Rice Culture Note Cards
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‘Inspirations’ Note Cards by Jonathan Green
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Mud Pie Rattan Serving Utensils
‘Southern Imagery’ Notecards by Jonathan Green
‘Southern Imagery’ Notecards by Jonathan Green
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GULLAH GEECHEE HERITAGE IN THE GOLDEN ISLES (PAPERBACK)
Lenox Watercolor Horizons Microwave Safe Blue 12-Pc. Dinnerware Set, Service for 4, Created for Macy’s
Lenox Watercolor Horizons Microwave Safe Blue 12-Pc. Dinnerware Set, Service for 4, Created for Macy’s
THE JOHN HOPE FRANKLIN AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE: MAKING GULLAH: A HISTORY OF SAPELO ISLANDERS, RACE, AND THE AMERICAN IMAGINATION (PAPERBACK)
THE JOHN HOPE FRANKLIN AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE: MAKING GULLAH: A HISTORY OF SAPELO ISLANDERS, RACE, AND THE AMERICAN IMAGINATION (PAPERBACK)
MASTER PIECE GATHERING GULLAH ISLANDS WALL ART, 30X40
MASTER PIECE GATHERING GULLAH ISLANDS WALL ART, 30X40
Willow Row Multi Colored Ceramic Coastal Decorative Jar – Set of 2
Willow Row Multi Colored Ceramic Coastal Decorative Jar – Set of 2
Woven Wicker Rattan Wall Decor, Round Seagrass Boho Kitchen Decor, Minimalist Rattan Chargers & Placemats for Dining Table & Wall Art, Rattan Wall Decorative Basket
Woven Wicker Rattan Wall Decor, Round Seagrass Boho Kitchen Decor, Minimalist Rattan Chargers & Placemats for Dining Table & Wall Art, Rattan Wall Decorative Basket
MASTER PIECE JOOK JOINT GULLAH ISLANDS WALL ART, 35X35
MASTER PIECE JOOK JOINT GULLAH ISLANDS WALL ART, 35X35
Goddesses by Synthia SAINT JAMES Canvas Wall Art 3 Piece
Goddesses by Synthia SAINT JAMES Canvas Wall Art 3 Piece
GROWING UP GULLAH IN THE LOWCOUNTRY (PAPERBACK)
GROWING UP GULLAH IN THE LOWCOUNTRY (PAPERBACK)
TALKING TO THE DEAD : RELIGION, MUSIC, AND LIVED MEMORY AMONG GULLAH/GEECHEE WOMEN
TALKING TO THE DEAD : RELIGION, MUSIC, AND LIVED MEMORY AMONG GULLAH/GEECHEE WOMEN
Gullah Geechee Home Cooking: Recipes from the Matriarch of Edisto Island
Gullah Geechee Home Cooking: Recipes from the Matriarch of Edisto Island
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MAMA DOONK’S GULLAH RECIPES (PAPERBACK)
Handmade Gullah Sweetgrass Drink Coasters . Traditional Hand Crafted Folk Art . Natural Woven Home Decor . Made in the USA
Handmade Gullah Sweetgrass Drink Coasters . Traditional Hand Crafted Folk Art . Natural Woven Home Decor . Made in the USA
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Yaheetech Set of 2 Weave Arm Chair Mid-Century Metal Dining Chair Y-Shaped Backrest Hemp Seat, Black
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BLACK BORDER : GULLAH STORIES OF THE CAROLINA COAST
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Finnhomy Sideboard Buffet Cabinet, Kitchen Storage Cabinet with Rattan Decorated Doors
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Doric Upholstered Wingback Arm Chair Red Barrel Studio Body Fabric: Skylar Antique Blue
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GULLAH CUISINE: BY LAND AND BY SEA
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Arthur Court Designs Sea Horse Twisted Seagrass Placemats – set of 4
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Suzanne Kasler Greek Key Sham – Ballard Designs
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Stratton Home Reddish Brown Tulum Woven Lantern Stand
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RING SHOUT GULLAH ISLANDS – UNFRAMED PRINT ON CANVAS WORLD MENAGERIE
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‘Inspirations’ Sheer Scarf by Jonathan Green
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MASTER PIECE LESSONS GULLAH ISLANDS WALL ART, 35X35
35″” x 35″” Juneteenth by Synthia Saint James Canvas Art Print – Masterpiece Art Gallery
35″” x 35″” Juneteenth by Synthia Saint James Canvas Art Print – Masterpiece Art Gallery
Gullah Spirituals – by Eric Sean Crawford (Paperback)
Gullah Spirituals – by Eric Sean Crawford (Paperback)
Whitewash Wood Draped Bead 4 Light Chandelier by World Market
Whitewash Wood Draped Bead 4 Light Chandelier by World Market
Woven Bamboo Placemats, Set of 4 By Anthropologie in Blue Size SET OF 4
Woven Bamboo Placemats, Set of 4 By Anthropologie in Blue Size SET OF 4
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G IS FOR GULLAH
Gullah Spirit: The Art of Jonathan Green
Gullah Spirit: The Art of Jonathan Green
MY KIND OF NET ART PRINT BY GULLAH LIVING SERIES BY SAMANTHA CLAAR – X-LARGE
MY KIND OF NET ART PRINT BY GULLAH LIVING SERIES BY SAMANTHA CLAAR – X-LARGE
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carol&frank Josie Indigo Pillow
GULLAH DAYS: HILTON HEAD ISLANDERS BEFORE THE BRIDGE 1861-1956
GULLAH DAYS: HILTON HEAD ISLANDERS BEFORE THE BRIDGE 1861-1956
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Quilted Patchwork Cotton Throw Blanket – Indigo Blue Shibori Dye Indian Decorative Super Soft & Warm Blanket for Sofa and Couch 50 x 60 Inches
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ColorBird Stripe Tassel Tablecloth Cotton Linen Dust-Proof Table Cover for Kitchen Dinning Tabletop Decoration (Rectangle/Oblong, 55 x 120Inch, Blue)
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Safavieh Noely Coastal Writing Desk
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GULLAH IMAGES: THE ART OF JONATHAN GREEN
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Sweetgrass Kite Earring
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Kouboo 1110141 Manhattan 2-Tier Console, Natural Rattan End Table, Brown
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Drew Rose Designs Ceramic Woven Trim Planter
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Set of 4 Woven Striped Placemats – Frontgate
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MASTER PIECE CHASING SENSE GULLAH ISLANDS WALL ART, 35X35
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Garden to Tablescape: How to Make Garden Bouquets!

Garden to Tablescape: How to Make Garden Bouquets!

Summer gardening offers endless opportunities to explore the season through flowers, herbs, vegetables, and wild plants that grow around our homes. The moment summer temperatures peak, I get the urge to fill mason jars with fresh homemade pickles and fragrant bouquets that feature flowers and herbs that grow in abundance in and around our garden beds. 

This desire to start making floral bouquets that include unexpected plants like basil and sage, began during my third summer pregnancy. Whenever I had the feeling to adorn my home with beautiful scents and gorgeous blossoms, I would venture outside and forage for beautiful, unique wildlife to create bouquets that reflected my eclectic personal style. 

The idea behind these garden bouquets is to use what you have on hand to create the centerpieces of your dreams! These bouquets cost me nothing but time, patience, and putting all my senses to work. Let’s explore how you can ma h

Make your own garden bouquets this summer! 

Garden to Tablescape: How to Make Garden Bouquets!

Garden to Tablescape: How to Make Garden Bouquets!

Build Your Bouquet–Step by Step Instructions 

Choose your vessel 

Grab your favorite vessel to build your garden bouquet! Vintage vases and old mason jars will add character to your natural creations. Before picking and arranging your flowers, prepare your vase by adding ice cold water, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a pinch of sugar. This mixture is an all-natural preservative that will help prolong the life of your flowers. 

Pick a color scheme  

Garden to Tablescape: How to Make Garden Bouquets!

During late spring my garden is filled with flowers from bolting cool-weather vegetables like cilantro and mustard greens. These beautiful flowers have a tantalizing aroma and are a surprising, unique addition to my bouquets. When keeping in mind the range of colors you want to display, it will make the flower picking process a breeze! 

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The flowers featured in my garden bouquet are dianthus, cinnamon basil, petunias, echinacea, cilantro flowers, and bachelor buttons. These flowers are a true testament to allowing your senses to guide you while picking and arranging your flowers. 

P.S. Cilantro flowers are great substitutes for baby’s breath flowers, which are used as fillers in bouquets. 

Use sterilized shears to trim the flowers and herbs you want to showcase in your bouquet 

Herbs are a delightful surprise! Not only do they smell and look beautiful, but they last a long time (2 weeks or more) when submerged in fresh water. Cinnamon basil and holy basil are my favorite varieties of herbs to use because they never disappoint in fragrance and blossom with deep purple flowers! 

Arrange your flowers 

Here is your moment to arrange as you please! Fill in space with herbs and leaves from your vegetable garden to really help your flowers stand out! From there, add your largest, most colorful or unique flowers in the middle of your arrangement, with the support of your filler flowers and herbs. 

Adorn your living space 

Showcase your bouquet in your favorite spaces throughout your home! Think of your garden bouquets as reminders of the unexpected treasures nature helps create. 

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