Françoise Weeks European Floral Design

Even though the selection of flowers and texture is certainly limited at this time of the year, the choices of white blooms shine. Early bulb flowers, such as tulips, anemones, paperwhites, ranunculus, cyclamen and hyacinths are here!  Add to these the year-around availability of freesia, roses, sweetpeas, lilies, iris and phlox and voilà, the choices are abundant. Kale, parsley, brussel sprouts, small fruits, succulents, berries, evergreen foliage and vines from the garden will complement the arrangements beautifully!

An easy project in winter is to force paperwhites or hyacinths in water or soil; watching them grow steadily is fun and once they bloom, their fragrance will fill the room. My Mom used to force hyacinths every winter;  their scent always elicits fond memories.

Thank you Joni and Jamie for photographing these winter arrangements!

Joni Shimabukuro

Joni Shimabukuro

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June 20, 2009

Wedding site: the Oregon Garden in Silverton

Photographer: David Barss

Wedding Coordinator: Susan Adkins at Class Act Events

Cake: Bittersweet Cakes

A garland, embellished with citrus fruits and bright colored yellow and orange seasonal flowers decorated the archway behind the cake table

The garland that covered the  archway for the ceremony was enhanced with dozens of lemons and mandarins along with amaranthus, jasmine, seedpods and a variety of green texture

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Come join us  for this hands-on class and learn to design eye-catching arrangements for the holidays on Tuesday December 1.

Get inspired to create  your own stunning topiaries, textured flower garlands, wreaths,…by incorporating seasonal greens, berries, cones, cinnamon sticks with gorgeous flowers. Discover how to use natural candle holders by wrapping candles with rosemary, cinnamon sticks or foliage.

http://www.francoiseweeks.com/classes/am-sched.html

Candles And Flowers: Setting The Scene For The Holidays

Whether the occasion is an intimate meal or a grander affair, candlelight creates a lovely sense of warmth and atmosphere. Learn how to fashion unique natural candle-wraps, as well as beautifully incorporating candles into wreaths, garlands and other centerpieces. You make a fabulous arrangement and take it home! Tuesday, December 1    6:30 – 9:00pm    $75

Joni Shimabukuro

Jamie Bosworth

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Come join us and learn how to design unique seasonal centerpieces for Thanksgiving on Monday November 23 or Tuesday November 24.

Ideas to make arrangements in squashes, eggplants, cabbages, artichokes or vases will abound and you’ll  create a stunning cornucopia:

Delight family and friends with a lavish focal point for your Thanksgiving table! This festive harvest arrangement combines a bounty of small fruits, berries and vegetables with flowers and lush foliage.  Unique, simple, and colorful!

Monday, November 23     or Tuesday, November 24    6:30 – 9:00pm    $75

Here are some examples of what you will learn and more ideas for centerpieces for this holiday. If you would like to order an arrangement for your Thanksgiving table, please call at 503-236-5829

Joni Shimabukuro

A seasonal woodland centerpiece

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Often the Bride and Groom choose unique flower decorations for the head table. For long, narrow tables, flower garlands are fabulous! But as you will see, there are many other choices.

Ray Bidegain

Craig Strong

At the Art Museum, the all the guests at the head table had a prime view of the ballroom.

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Here are some examples of tall centerpieces; they look great in rooms with a high ceiling. Mixing tall and short arrangements – using similar flowers – for a reception often is a good choice also.

Rebekah Johnson

Nicole Wickens

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August 30, 2008

Photographer: Chuck Collier Schmidt

Venue: McMinnemins Cornelius Pass Road House http://www.mcmenamins.com

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November 1, 2008

Photographer: Eric Cable

Venue:The View Point Inn

Cake: Bakery Bar

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October 18, 2008

Photographer: Evrim Icoz http://www.evrimgallery.com

Consultant: Amy Vairetta http://www.blushbridalevents.com

 Cake: Dream Cakes http://www.judyreesedreamcakes.com

Ceremony:Christ Episcopal Church http://www.ccparish.org

Reception: Portland Art Museum http://www.portlandartmuseum.org

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October 11th, 2008

Photographer: Jamie Bosworth

Venue: Zenith Vineyard

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