Last week you saw part 1 of the flower purses that I did for the Fundraiser "The Power of the Purse" at the Portland Art Museum.  Here is part 2. Thank you Joni Shimabukuro for the fabulous pictures!  

"The Power of the Purse" fundraising dinner at the Portland Art Museum on March 8th was a benefit for GirlsInc. The  mission of this incredible organization  is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold. Cindy Thompson  Event Productions explains what the fundraising dinner is about: "The Power of the Purse is not […]

Thank you Ted for the wonderful pictures and many thanks Candace for wearing the headpieces! This was such a *fun* project!  

Last week  I made flower arrangements for Linda Barclay's tables at the Bravo! Wedding Show at the Embassy Suites Hotel. Thank you Amanda for the great pictures!    

Fragrant and delicate, sweetpeas  look stunning by themselves or mixed with other flowers. A favorite!

It was such a pleasure to participate in a photo shoot last month. As the set-up was under a lone oak tree, it seemed that a bird’s nest theme would be a fun choice. Deyla Huss Photography came up with the photo shoot concept and she invited  fabulous vendors to participate: Decor: Becky Simpson with […]

It is fun to decorate the rim and handle of the basket so it ‘matches’ the flower crown. Time consuming, but well worth it!

Foxtail lilies are amongst the most stunning of all bulbous plants. The spirelike flowering stems can be 4-9′ tall. Hundreds of bell-shaped white, pink or yellow blossoms are massed closely in graceful, pointed spikes. They bloom in late spring and are  magnificent in the garden. Perfect, long lasting flowers for dramatic  arrangements!

Fun and different! Flower purses  make  wonderful hostess gifts and are perfect centerpieces for smaller tables. Or would you like a unique bride’s bouquet or bridesmaid’s bouquet? As always, the possibilities are endless!