Journal | Teresa Sabankaya | The Posy Book

Illustrating Modern Floriography

Illustrating my new book, #modernfloriography, was an absolute joy every step of the way, but it was also absolute insanity too, because I learned to paint just for this book. I know...crazy right? I took lessons from the best of the best for several years, and I am so grateful for the sheer talent of this artist and her ability to impart her knowledge and expertise to me in such a wonderful and beautiful way. I am forever grateful, and she is my dear friend now.

The Autumn Newsletter--filled with a beautiful mix of posies, cocktails, and bubbly news

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Up and coming! My new book, Modern Floriography

It’s been a long journey…5 years to be exact, from it’s beginning conception in my head, to it’s full fledged abundantly gorgeous book with meaningful and inspiring words on page, to it’s sultry and inviting images, and the illustrations! The gardens! The flowers! …all of it, I now can launch the pre-sales to my precious book, Modern Floriography—flowers, gardens, and gifts inspired by the language of flowers.

Wedding Flowers With Care & Beauty

Non-Homogenized and Bespoke Wedding Flowers Wedding flowers should not be a boilerplate template. Each bouquet should speak of the couple and their love--their relationship, and even heritage. Bringing in floral...

The Mother's Day Posy Atelier & Garden Party

Annual Posy Atelier & Garden Party at Castle House & Garden

Come and join Teresa & friends in the gorgeous Bonny Doon garden for an afternoon full of beauty, inspiration, and loads of fun.

Let Teresa guide you through the steps to create a beautiful posy amongst the billowing blooms and hedgerows of her garden.

May 3, 2025, 1-4 pm

Pomegranate Margarita Recipe

'Tis the season for pomegranates and that means margaritas too

Just because those poolside margaritas have slipped away at the close of summer and fall doesn't mean other themed margaritas aren't still on the drinks menu.

A Perfect Posy Vase...finally!

Looking for the Perfect Posy Vase?

I have curated a beautiful collection of jars and goblets that make perfect containers for your posies.

Castle House Bloody Mary Mix Recipe

This is simply the best homemade Bloody Mary Mixer there is! And when you've got an abundance of late summer tomatoes that need a use, AND you're tired of canning tomato sauce, then here's a fantastic solution.

Have you forgotten about buttonholes, my stylish men?

Can we take a moment to admire the long-forgotten buttonhole?

What exactly is it? And why don’t we do this anymore?

According to Google, the definition of a buttonhole is…

A boutonnière (French) or buttonhole (British English) is a floral decoration, typically a single flower or bud, worn on the lapel of a tuxedo or suit jacket.

Spring Honey-Do Cocktail Recipe

Hard work and spring go hand in hand, but so does a little R & R with cocktail in hand to admire the bountiful and beautiful spring!

Bloom Day- March 2024

What's blooming in your garden this March? You'll be surprised the lovely gifts from nature you'll find when you look. Even in the coldest, snow-covered gardens, you can find sweet greens, berries, catkins, and so much more!

Santa Cruz Flower Delivery

Designer choice flower arrangements for Santa Cruz flower delivery!

If there is anything I've missed about closing our little Bonny Doon Garden Company studio, it's the ability and freedom to create a designer choice flower arrangement for local Santa Cruz delivery.

I have gratefully added this glorious designer choice arrangement beauty back up on the website. Besides absolutely loving every second of designing it, I have SO many beautiful flower vessels (really nice ones!) in my studio, and they need to get out the door to their new homes!