The Gathered Petunia

08/28/2026

Stormy Thursday. Good drink. Very full heart. 🌧️🥂

Tonight’s Porch Happy Hour is a Coconut Elderflower Paloma — a little sweet, bright and citrusy, with soft coconut and just enough floral flavor from the elderflower. The Fresca keeps it light and bubbly, so it’s super refreshing without being too sweet. Honestly…so good. 🥥🍋🌿

Sitting on the porch with Jason tonight, recapping what has been one of the sweetest weeks.

We became grandparents again. ❤️
Mimi and Granddaddy are absolutely over the moon.

So tonight feels a little extra special — a storm rolling through, a really good drink, my favorite person beside me, and so much to be grateful for.

Porch moments really are the best moments. 💛

Fresca

08/08/2026

🌸 A little something has been blooming behind the scenes…

When I started The Grazing Petunia, I fell in love with creating beautiful tables and bringing people together around them.

But somewhere along the way, I realized that what I love most isn’t necessarily the grazing part…it’s the gathering. 🤍

Because gathering the people you know and love around you doesn’t always have to involve food…although food certainly doesn’t hurt. 😂

What I really love is creating those little details that turn a shower, birthday, celebration or get-together into an experience—something beautiful that your guests can enjoy together and remember afterward.

So, The Grazing Petunia is becoming The Gathered Petunia. 🌸

Don’t worry—the grazing tables aren’t going anywhere! But this new name gives me room for so much more—flower bars, beautiful rentals, styled spaces, grazing tables and all those special little touches that help bring a gathering together.

I’m so excited to see where this next chapter takes me and to help you create beautiful moments with the people you love most.

Welcome to The Gathered Petunia. 🌸

Gather beautifully. Celebrate together. 🤍

08/01/2026

08/01/2026

Love is Brewing ☕️🤍

Some celebrations deserve a table that invites people to slow down, linger a little longer, and simply enjoy being together.

This bridal shower was thoughtfully designed with fresh florals, homemade brunch favorites, beautiful charcuterie, and sweet little details to celebrate a very special bride.

One of my favorite parts of creating these tables isn’t just preparing the food—it’s watching every element come together into something that helps people gather, connect, and celebrate life’s sweetest moments.

Thank you for trusting The Grazing Petunia to be part of such a beautiful day. 🤍

I’d love to know…what’s the first thing you’d grab from this table? ☕🧀🍓

📸 A special thank you to my sweet friend Jamie for capturing some of these beautiful moments while I was busy styling.

🌿 The Grazing Petunia

07/26/2026

One of the questions I hear most often is…

“What should I buy for a charcuterie board?”

So I thought I’d put together a quick guide with lots of ideas to help get you started.

There isn’t just one right way to build a beautiful board—that’s part of the fun! Mix and match ingredients you love, add a little color, a little texture, and make it your own.

Save this for your next grocery run!

🤍 Elaine

07/14/2026

Some afternoons just call for a little something special. ☕🤍

Toasted Coconut Lavender Vanilla Iced Latte
• 1 double espresso pod
• ¾ cup toasted coconut almond milk
• 1 tbsp heavy cream
• 1 tbsp lavender vanilla syrup
• Dash of cinnamon

Save this one for your next coffee break. 🌿