a natural element

Though it isn’t exactly brisk fall weather for us here in New Orleans, we have had a couple of little "cool" snaps (which for us means a welcome 72 degrees). And while we’re not getting out the earmuffs & scarves quite yet, it has us thinking about decorating for fall.

at perch. we just had a great shipment of organic items come in ranging from dried vegetables & plants to pine cones & tree trunks, which are all a great way to bring the outside in, when your garden isn’t brimming with fresh blooms to cut for arrangements.

a basket of various dried species make an interesting sculptural design

My favorite is the dried cardone (pronounced “car-do-nee”) A cousin to the artichoke, cardone is traditionally cultivated and served in the Mediterranean regions of Europe. It is deep fried (often as part of a Christmas feast), sautéed, or steamed for salads. Many consider Cardone a delicacy, including the Italians and French, who have revered the plant for more than 300 years.

the dried cardone plant

a bouquet of cardone jack made for one of our favorite clients.

a living cardone is almost alien-like but absolutely gorgeous in its shape and color.

another dried organic we just got in are these green sponge mushrooms.

these mini pine-cones on branches make for the perfect detail on an autumn

dinner table or buffet

and always a favorite addition to a "fall-scape" are these hollowed-out birch logs.

a grouping of birch logs at perch.

bouquet of dried cardone flowers 15.50

bouquet of dried sponge mushrooms 15.50

mini pine cone branch bouquets 6.50

hollowed out birch logs 12-40

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