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McNamara's 'At Home' designs cultivated from family roots

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Published on Thursday, March 8, 2012

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This flower arrangement by Susan McNamara showcases her expertise using twigs, moss and greenery in her creations.

This flower arrangement by Susan McNamara showcases her expertise using twigs, moss and greenery in her creations.



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The unique wreaths, such as this one, illustrate's Susan's skills as a Master Gardener. The designs are creative using flowers, fruits and greenery.

The unique wreaths, such as this one, illustrate's Susan's skills as a Master Gardener. The designs are creative using flowers, fruits and greenery.



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Susan is a member of the Greater Greenville Master Gardeners and Gower Gardeners.

Susan is a member of the Greater Greenville Master Gardeners and Gower Gardeners.

Susan McNamara created 'At Home'  in January 2009 and 10 months later became a vendor with Wanda Garcia, owner of The Shoppes at the Grapevine.

The boutique features botanical decor with lots of twigs, moss and greenery. The unique wreaths and table arrangements showcases Susan's skills as a Master Gardener (Clemson). She is a member of the Greater Greenville Master Gardeners and Gower Gardeners.

Susan said her grandmother and mother inspired her to enjoy gardening. She is well-known in the Upstate with her yard getting top reviews in publications during the 2007 Greenville Garden Council Tour.

Susan has a B.S. in chemistry from Southern Methodist University. She completed a floral design course at Greenville Tech and basic and journeyman floral design course work with Halls of Atlanta Floral Design School with instructor John Grady Burns.

She holds open houses at her home and participates in shows and festivals throughout the year. Susan also gives programs to clubs and organizations.

The other passion for Susan is being a foster mom for rescued Golden Retrievers with FootHills Golden Retriever Rescue (FHGRR).

Visit At Home at The Shoppes at the Grapevine open house at 211 Trade Street next Thursday from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

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