Françoise Weeks European Floral Design » Personal Flowers http://francoiseweeks.com Floral Design for Weddings and Events Fri, 18 May 2012 18:27:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Color Palette: Blue, Purple & Green http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/05/color-palette-blue-purple-green/ http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/05/color-palette-blue-purple-green/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 18:53:40 +0000 Françoise http://francoiseweeks.com/?p=12693 blue bridal bouquet with tweedia, brodeia, scabiosa, nigella & texture, Françoise Weeks

photo: Rebekah Johnson

Small arrangement in my mother’s first bronzed shoe

gentian, delphinium, coreopteris, dill & texture,Francoise Weeks

Joni Photo

campanulas and texture in artichoke container, Lille Boutique, Françoise Weeks

Jamie Bosworth Photographer

blue arrangement for candelabra, Lille Boutique, Françoise Weeks

Jamie Bosworth Photographer

scabiosa, campanula, texture in cone, Lille Boutique, Françoise Weeks

Jamie Bosworth Photographer

campanula, nigella, hellebore and texture in eggplant, Lille Boutique, Françoise Weeks

 

Jamie Bosworth Photographer

iris, peruvian scilla and scabiosa, Françoise Weeks

Joni Photo

blue anemone topiary, Françoise Weeks

Jamie Bosworth Photographer

woodland with lupins, lavender, euphorbia, texture, Françoise Weeks

Joni Photo

woodland arrangement with paretially sanded juniper branch and spring flowers, FranJoise Weeks

spring arrangement with columbine, hellebore, lily of the valley, Françoise Weeks

blue and purple woodland 1, Jenkins Estate, Françoise Weeks

Honeysuckle Photography

anemones, thistle, lavender, hydrangea, Françoise Weeks

anemones, thistle, lavender, hydrangea, Françoise Weeks

 

woodland centerpiece with blue flowers, texture and succulents, Françoise Weeks

oodland arrangement with paretially sanded juniper branch and spring flowers, FranJoise Weeks

Joni Photo

delphinium topiary, Mt Hood Bed&Breakfast, Françoise Weeks

photo: Evrim Icoz

purple, blue and green flower garland, Françoise Weeks

Jamie Bosworth Photographer

hydrangeas in cone, St Mary's Cathedral Francoise Weeks

photo: David Barss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Joni Photo

Joni Photo

Honeysuckle Photography

 

Honeysuckle Photography

photo: Robert McNary

photo: Sara Gray

Joni Photo

Joni Photo

Joni Photo

FotoVitae

 

Jamie Bosworth Photographer

Jamie Bosworth Photographer

Jamie Bosworth Photographer

Jamie Bosworth Photographer

David Barss Photographer

Davis Barss Photographer

Jamie Bosworth Photographer

 

 

 

 

]]> http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/04/color-palettepurple-lavendergreen/feed/ 0 Nicandra Pods http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/04/nicandra-pods-2/ http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/04/nicandra-pods-2/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:45:10 +0000 Françoise http://francoiseweeks.com/?p=12248 Nicandra is a coarse, erect annual that is native to Peru. It belongs to the nightshade family and can become quite invasive. In early summer, the plants are adorned with 1½ inch  solitary violet bell-shaped flowers with white centers; the delicate blossom, similar to morning glory,  are very short lived but the seedpods are a favorite in arrangements – some are green, some are black and green.

Joni Photo

Joni Photo

 

 

 

 

]]> http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/04/nicandra-pods-2/feed/ 0 Exquisite Fritillarias http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/04/exquisite-fritillarias/ http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/04/exquisite-fritillarias/#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:55:22 +0000 Françoise http://francoiseweeks.com/?p=12218 An absolute favorite in the garden and in arrangements! These bulb flowers belong to the lily family. And big bonus is that they spread readily in the garden!

My favorite, fritillaria maleagris has a chequered pattern in shades of purple, or is sometimes pure white. It flowers from March to May and grows between 15 and 40 cm in height. The plant has a round bulb, about 2 cm in diameter. It is commonly found growing in grasslands in damp soils and river meadows and can be found at altitudes up to 2,400′.

 

photo: Ted Mishima

photo: Ted Mishima

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

 

 

 

]]> http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/04/exquisite-fritillarias/feed/ 1 3 Day Wedding/Event Workshop on May 14, 15 & 16 http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/04/3-day-weddingevent-workshop-on-may-14-15-16/ http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/04/3-day-weddingevent-workshop-on-may-14-15-16/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:23:48 +0000 Françoise http://francoiseweeks.com/?p=12173

photos: David Barss

Wedding/Event Workshops are intensive and inspiring, providing insights and techniques developed over many years of European floral design. Classes begin with a lecture and presentation, where your input and questions are welcomed.

After a demonstration of floral techniques and mechanics, you will design your own pieces. You will hone your artistic talents, and will be encouraged to listen to your intuition and further your own vision. Classes are limited to five students to ensure valuable individual attention.

Dates: Monday May 14, Tuesday May 15, Wednesday May 16

Time: 9am til 4pm (1 hour lunch break)

Where: At Françoise’s Studio

Cost: $900 – A 50% deposit is requested to reserve your space; the balance is due April 30.

For more information, please call 503-236-5829 or check my website

“This workshop was a dose of pure inspiration: from the minute I walked into the studio, I felt the buzz of creative ideas rocketing around in my head. Françoise is a brilliant teacher who has a clear excitement for sharing her methods, and also for encouraging the unique voice of each student. Her generosity was truly a special gift: it is quite rare to find someone so willing (not just willing, thrilled!) to share the secrets behind their work. Françoise did just that and more- demonstrating techniques and mechanics, then encouraging us to follow our own instincts and ideas, helping us along the way with one-on-one feedback and suggestions. It was so fun, inspiring, informative and encouraging- I left feeling elated from three days of flower-filled learning, with tons of new ideas and little tricks to bring my own artistic vision to life. It was fantastic in every way- thank you so much!!!!!” Kelly Sullivan, Seattle, WA

photo: David Barss

photo: David Barss

photo: David Barss

photo: David Barss

photo: David Barss

photo: Brandon Schmidt

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Chuck Schmidt

photo: David Barss

photo: Joe Milton

photo: Something Blue

photo: Something Blue

photo: Lincoln Barbour

photo: Lincoln Barbour

photo: Ambient Sky

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Jamie Bosworth

 

 

 

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photo: Becca Dryer

photo: Rebekah Johnson

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Ted Mishima

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

 

 

 

 

 

]]> http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/04/ranunculus/feed/ 2 Wedding Flowers at Nambe http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/04/wedding-flowers-at-nambe/ http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/04/wedding-flowers-at-nambe/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:02:36 +0000 Françoise http://francoiseweeks.com/?p=12089 Britni, the manager at Nambe, asked to provide a selection of wedding flowers for an event last weekend. This month, they will feature a wedding vendor every Sunday. Nambe, located in Bridgeport Village,  offers an amazing wedding  registry including ‘timeless alloy, dinnerware, flatware, and full-lead crystal designs. Handcrafted with structural and artistic integrity, their pieces endure and perform with grace.’

fushia and orange flower purse, Nambe in Bridegeport Village, Françoise Weeks

fushia and chartreuse centerpiece, Nambe in Bridgeport, Françoise Weeks

botanical shoe with mask foliage, succulents and orchids, Nambe in bridgeport, Françoise Weeks

flower purse with orange and fushia flowers, Nambe in bridgeport, Françoise Weeks

fushia and chartreuse hand-tied bridal bouquet, Nambe in Bridgeport, Françoise Weeks

fushia arrangement in artichoke, Nambe in Bridgeport, Françoise Weeks

some detail pictures:

botanical shoe with mask foliage, succulents and orchids, detail 1, Nambe in Bridgeport, Françoise Weeks

botanical shoe with mask foliage, succulents and orchids, detail 2, Nambe in bridgeport, Françoise Weeks

flower purse with orange and fushia flowers, detail 3, Nambe in bridgeport, Françoise Weeks

flower purse with orange and fushia flowers, detail 2, Nambe in Bridgeport Village, Françoise Weeks

whimsical bouquet with pink, chartreuse and fushia flowers 1, Nambe in Bridgeport

whimsical bouquet with pink, chartreuse and fushia flowers 2, Nambe in bridgeport, Françoise Weeks

whimsical bouquet with pink, chartreuse and fushia flowers 3, Nambe in Bridgeport Village, Françoise Weeks

 

 

 

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photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Brandon Schmidt

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Honeysuckle Photography

photo: Honeysuckle Photography

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

photo: Ted Mishima

photo: Jamie Bosworth

photo: Jamie Bosworth

 

 

 

 

]]> http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/03/begonia-foliage/feed/ 2 Bright Whimsical Bouquets http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/03/bright-whimsical-bouquets/ http://francoiseweeks.com/2012/03/bright-whimsical-bouquets/#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:45:05 +0000 Françoise http://francoiseweeks.com/?p=11899 Photographer Lauren Brooks asked if I could provide a couple of bouquets for a workshop that she taught with another photographer a couple of weeks ago. Thank you Lauren for the great pictures!

These bouquets are made in custom made wire cage, which is embellished with bullion and thin aluminum wire, pearls, feathers and wired blossoms. One of the handles is decorated with rose petals, wire and pearls; the other one with foliage and string of pearls.

 

yellow and green whimsical bouquet, Françoise Weeks

Some detail pictures that I took

 

 

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photo: Robbie Augspurger

woodland with poppy pods, Françoise Weeks

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

esmai'ds bouquet with hebs, seedpods, orchids and scabiosa, Françoise Weeks

photo: Jamie Bosworth

cobra lily and texture for chair decoration, Françoise Weeks

photo: Jamie Bosworth

arrangement with lots of texture on bark , Françoise Weeks

photo: Brandon Schmidt

green and purple bouquet with purple flowers and texture, Ponzi Vineyard, Françoise Weeks 2-1

photo: Brandon Schmidt

green and purple bouquet with purple flowers and texture, Ponzi Vineyard, Françoise Weeks 2-1

photo: Robert McNary

textured wreath with roses and poppy pods, Françoise Weeks

photo: Jamie Bosworth

green and purple bouquet with purple flowers and texture, Ponzi Vineyard, Françoise Weeks 2-1

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

late spring woodland bouquet with green texture , Françoise Weeks

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

textured bridal bouquet with poppy pods, Françoise Weeks

photo: Chuck Schmidt

peonies and texture with poppy pods in cone, Leach Botanical Gardens, Françoise Weeks

photo: David Barss

log arrangement with many varieties of texture, Françoise Weeks

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

log arrangement with texture and poppy pods, Françoise Weeks

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

woodland arrangement on wooden disks with dahlias, texture and poppy pods, Fra

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

bright summer flowers with poppy pods and fruit, Montgomery Park, Françoise Wee

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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