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Poppy Pods!

Monday, March 5th, 2012

bridal bouquet with chocolate, burgundy, butter and chartreuse flowers 2, Overlook H

photo: Robbie Augspurger

woodland with poppy pods, Françoise Weeks

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

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Elderberries

Monday, February 27th, 2012

botanical shoe with elderberries and texture 4, Françoise Weeks

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

botanical shoe with kale and blackberries, Françoise Weeks

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Kale is such a favorite vegetable to use in arrangements. I love the curly 3d texture and that kale is readily available at the grocery store year around. Simply re-cut the stems and put them in water and they will last for at least a week.

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

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Blackberries!

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

A favorite texture! A few years ago, one of the local flower growers started growing thornless blackberry shrubs – What a treat that was!

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

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3 Day Wedding/Event Workshop on February 20, 21, 22

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

photos: Robert McNary

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 four students to ensure valuable individual attention.

Dates: Monday February 20,Tuesday February 21,Wednesday, February 22

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 by February 6th.

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

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Magical Hellebore

Monday, January 9th, 2012

Last week the first hellebore started to bloom in the garden. This exquisite winter flowering plant is such a treasure, especially at this time of the year… and it is such a treat that they bloom for months. Hellebores are difficult to come by at the flower market, so I've planted a lot of them in the garden. Once that they have hardened off, they do really well as a cut flowers, as well in vase arrangements as in foam.