Hello Sweet Friends,

How has your week been?

This week I’ve had a real spring in my step, and I’ve felt the most positive, the most optimistic that I’ve felt in a while.

Although it’s November, and although it’s raining, this tough year is coming to a close, and we’re not too far off from a new one and that is certainly something to celebrate.

It’s made me put some extra sparkle into this Sunday’s round up : let’s do this, Sweet, Sweet, Thing.

• Tablescaping is the new Zoom quiz, the new Tesla, and the new Tiger King, all rolled into one, according to the Guardian.

• The iconic Zaha Hadid had all the wisdom and more for young designers. Check out this wonderful gem of an interview she conducted with DesignBoom prior to her passing.

• My lovely friend Amy launched The Bloom Trust Co. just last week! You might’ve heard a little about it from me, but if you haven’t be sure to check out their offering today - it could be just the community you’ve been looking for.

• You’ll Never Walk Alone is my hometown anthem, and Lana Del Ray covered it just for us. Heaven. (The Independent.)

• Water Cherry House, in Tokyo, Japan, is a slice of heaven typical of Kengo Kuma’s incredible practice. Get yo zen. (The Cool Hunter.)

• Ever had a creative project that hasn’t quite gone to plan? Maybe it’s not your fault! Maybe it’s Your Elusive Creative Genius! Check out this sensational TED talk by Elizabeth Gilbert - it might just be the best 19 minutes of your week.

• I sat down recently with The Florist to discuss How I Made It! (The Florist.)

• Have you yet to fall in love with the wonderful botanical artwork of my friend Lisa Waud? If you haven’t yet, now is the time. Her work makes me think bigger, and think more about other people too. My creativity can be very self indulgent - I hope looking at Lisa’s works will do the same for you too.

• This smart little Chinese flower has evolved to be harder to spot, helping it evade people who want to harvest it. Super duper clever. (Guardian.)

• The deliciously intricate cut paper flowers of Maude White held me captive this week for a little while. Her work is incredible - be sure to check it out. (Colossal.)

• With wreath season well and truly under way, this week I launched a little guide to all the Very Best Greens for all the Very Best Wreathes. Be sure to check it out if you’re new to wreath making and looking for some hints and tips as to what you can include!

• Although it’s not yet available to watch outside of the U.S., I enjoyed this LA Times article about the new flower show, Full Bloom by HBOMax. Featuring one of my favourite artists, Maurice Harris, as a judge, I’m looking forward to binging as soon we’re able to!

Thank you for spending a little time here today.

Happy Sunday.

Joseph

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