Meet the Authors

We are excited to announce that authors Molly Glentzer, editor of the Star Section, Houston Chronicle, author of “Pink Ladies & Crimson Gents” and Cherie Colburn, co-writer (with Chris Wiesinger) of the popular “Heirloom Bulbs for Today” and children’s book, “Our Shadow Garden" will attend the Cornelius Interior Open House Friday, November 4, 2011. (Times TBD)  Both authors will drop by the Dairy Ashford and Voss Road locations to chat with customers and sign books.  All three books are available for pre-order here.

Schedule

Fri., Nov. 4 – Molly Glentzer

• Voss Road: 12 noon – 1 p.m.
• Dairy Ashford: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Frid., Nov. 4 – Cherie Colburn

• Dairy Ashford: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
• Voss Road: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Molly Glentzer

Molly Glentzer is the Lifestyle Editor / GLOSS Editor of the Houston Chronicle and has written for Saveur, Food & Wine, and Good Housekeeping. 

Pink Ladies & Crimson Gents: Portraits and Legends of 50 Roses

Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet?

Shaped like a miter’s cap or delicately hued like the pearl-colored petticoats of a duchess, scented like honeyed almonds or nodding heavily in the wind, every old-fashioned rose possesses a unique character. And their names–often drawn from history and mythology–have stories as enchanting and evocative as the flowers themselves.

This gorgeously photographed collection of fifty exquisite roses reveals how some of the world’s most storied, beloved plants received their names, and how the names go hand in hand with the flowers’ appearance and fragrance. It’s a voyage of discovery for rose connoisseurs, garden enthusiasts, and anyone else who appreciates delicate blooming beauty.

Cherie Colburn

Cherie Colburn is a certified Texas Master Gardener,    landscape designer, a freelance garden writer, and has been a garden/feature writer Houston House and Home Magazine.

 Our Shadow Garden

 When a beloved grandmother becomes ill and is no longer able to be in the sun, her granddaughter is inspired to create a garden she can enjoy. She and Poppa work together in secret to transform Nana's garden into a night blooming oasis, a place where she can be with the creatures and plants that bring her happiness. As they work with seeds, trowels and wheelbarrows to cultivate moonflowers, star jasmine, and other luminous, pale, sweet-smelling plants, they discover the sensory beauty of the garden at night. They learn to listen for the call of the cicadas, the songs of the night-jars, and the scampering of a family of raccoons.

Everyone in the family is enchanted by the healing power of the "shadow" garden, a feast for all the senses and a true gift of love. Gardening facts and tips accompany the vibrant illustrations, which were created by children who are battling cancer.

Heirloom Bulbs for Today

For those tired of high-maintenance and short-lived plants, Chris Wiesinger, "The Bulb Hunter" shares his knowledge of versatile,