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I thank God every day for the two incredible women who have shaped so much of the person I am today and have been such a...
09/02/2026

I thank God every day for the two incredible women who have shaped so much of the person I am today and have been such an important part of the success I’ve found in a career I’m deeply passionate about. ❤️

One of those women is my Grandma Helen.

At 96 years old, she is the matriarch of our family and truly one of the strongest women I know. Her influence on my life reaches far beyond anything I could ever put into words.

Grandma taught me compassion. She taught me to treat people with kindness and grace, regardless of how they may treat you in return. She showed me through her own life that no matter the circumstances, no matter the obstacles, and no matter how heavily the odds may seem stacked against you, you can still succeed when you put your heart, your mind, and your whole spirit into your dreams.

Those lessons have followed me throughout my life and career. So much of who I am, how I treat people, and how I continue pushing forward comes from the example she set for me.

This week, our family had quite a scare when Grandma Helen was admitted to the ER. Thankfully, things are looking up, and I’m incredibly grateful to still be able to sit beside her, hold her hand, make her smile, and remind her just how loved she is. ❤️

I am so incredibly proud to be her grandson.

If you have a moment, I would be grateful if you would keep my Grandma Helen in your thoughts and prayers as she continues to recover. 🙏❤️

96 years of strength, resilience, compassion, and love. What a blessing it is to call her Grandma. ❤️

A little throwback to my modeling days. I was 16 in this photo. SIXTEEN. 🤣Why do I look like I’m on my third marriage an...
09/01/2026

A little throwback to my modeling days. I was 16 in this photo. SIXTEEN. 🤣

Why do I look like I’m on my third marriage and absolutely exhausted by the economy? LoL

16 going on 60. 😂

I can’t even make fun of the pose, though. I really thought I was doing something here… and apparently, I did. 🤣

My precious little Lani. ❤️ She may not see or hear the world quite like she used to, but somehow she still manages to k...
08/27/2026

My precious little Lani. ❤️ She may not see or hear the world quite like she used to, but somehow she still manages to know exactly what’s going on. 😂 Still feisty, still opinionated, still running the show, and still reminding everyone that she is very much the boss.

Such a tiny little body with an enormous personality. 🐾❤️ 18 years, 2 months, and 10 days of this little face. Here's to more years of this lil' princess 😍🫶🏽🥳🌺

08/25/2026

🌿 A garden nearly a century in the making...

Founded in 1934 in the heart of Duke University, Sarah P. Duke Gardens began with a $20,000 gift from Sarah P. Duke and a vision to transform an overlooked ravine into a public garden. After the original plantings were damaged by flooding, pioneering landscape architect Ellen Biddle Shipman helped create the magnificent Terrace Gardens, dedicated in 1939 and now considered one of her greatest works and a national architectural treasure.

Today, it has grown into 55 acres of curated gardens and five miles of pathways, from the historic Italianate terraces to the Blomquist Garden of Native Plants and the Culberson Asiatic Arboretum. More than 650,000 people visit annually, and remarkably, admission remains free.

And I was absolutely blown away.

As a designer, I’m always looking beyond individual plants and paying attention to how a garden makes you feel. The layering, scale, textures, sightlines, transitions and incredible plant combinations here were exceptional. Every turn seemed intentional, yet nothing felt overly designed.

What impressed me most was the diversity of experiences. You can move from formal, architectural spaces into woodland settings and collections celebrating native plants and Asian flora, yet somehow it all feels connected.

This is what great garden design does. It doesn’t simply display beautiful plants. It creates an experience, tells a story and makes you want to keep exploring.

Sarah P. Duke Gardens, you completely inspired me. 🌿👏

08/23/2026

Think you know snake plants? 🌿 Think again. I'm here at the Sarah P. Duke Discovery Garden!

What many of us grew up knowing as the classic “snake plant” has evolved into an incredible world of color, form, texture and structure.

Plant breeding and selection have pushed Sansevieria, now classified within Dracaena, far beyond the familiar tall green leaves. Compact forms, cylindrical foliage, dramatic variegation, silver tones, bold striping and sculptural shapes are completely changing the way we can use these plants in our homes and gardens.

This collection stopped me in my tracks because it’s a reminder to look at familiar plants with a new perspective.

Snake plants aren’t boring. We just haven’t been paying attention to how far they’ve come.

Which variety would you take home? 🌱

08/22/2026

An afternoon surrounded by art, architecture, and a little inspiration. 🎨

Exploring the North Carolina Museum of Art and taking in everything from the galleries to the incredible Museum Park. I’ve always believed creativity feeds creativity, and sometimes the best thing you can do is simply step into someone else’s vision for a while.

Raleigh, you continue to surprise me. ✨

Made these for some new friends of mine in Raleigh, NC 😍 you like them?
08/22/2026

Made these for some new friends of mine in Raleigh, NC 😍 you like them?

08/21/2026

True!

08/20/2026

While visiting Raleigh, I had to stop and smell the roses at one of only three accredited rose gardens in North Carolina. 🌹

Tucked behind the historic Raleigh Little Theatre, the Raleigh Rose Garden features 60 beautifully maintained beds filled with approximately 1,200 roses representing 60 different varieties, including hybrid teas, floribundas, grandifloras, miniatures and antique roses.

Formally dedicated in 1951, this garden remains a beautiful example of what vision, community pride and generations of thoughtful care can create. As a botanical artist, I couldn’t visit Raleigh without experiencing this remarkable garden for myself.

08/17/2026

Some friendships arrive in ways you could never have imagined, and meeting the incredibly talented glass artist Jason Gamrath has been exactly that.

Jason invited me to Seattle, showed me around and made those four days unforgettable. Beyond his extraordinary talent, he is brilliant, thoughtful and an absolute joy to be around.

For those four days, Seattle felt electric. I believe it came from the passion and creative chemistry between us as we discussed our shared love of botanical art.

Now, we are bringing our creative worlds together through an exciting new brand partnership that is going to rock the botanical world. I cannot wait to share more as we continue discussing our upcoming projects and transforming our shared love of nature into something truly spectacular.

This is only the beginning. 🌿🔥🌸 🤗😘🌿🤠

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