March 19th, 2010
Come join us for this hands-on class and learn to design a creative easter basket. You will take your creation home!
Learn how to fashion unique baskets by adding unusual handles to a container wrapped with leaves.. When finished, your basket will brim with colorful spring flowers and plenty of texture!
Sunday, March 28 2:00 – 4:30pm $75
Monday March 29 6:30 – 9:00pm $75
Call to reserve your space @ 503-236-5829
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The hands-on classes are limited to 8 students per class and are conducted at Françoise’s Studio – 2754 SE 33rd Place. Prices include flowers, supplies, use of tools, and best of all, your creation goes home with you! Receipt of your check (or payment with Paypal) for the full tuition secures your place in the class.
Photography by Joni Shimabukuro
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March 16th, 2010
Hellebores, fritillarias, anemones, ranunculus, tulips, blooming branches….
The Northwest offers such bounty: spring fever has been in the air for several weeks! Isn’t the awakening of Mother Nature incredibly inspiring?
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March 7th, 2010
In late winter, there aren’t many chartreuse flowers or greenery to be harvested in the garden yet , except for the fabulous hellebore and euphorbia.
However, blossoms of cymbidiums and glads as well as hypericum berries, succulents and foliage of favorite houseplants like maidenhair and begonias, offer plenty of choice for chartreuse table arrangements at this time of the year.
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March 4th, 2010
Flower garlands embellish gazebos, archways, chuppas and partial walls beautifully.
They are striking centerpieces for long tables ; you can also hang small garlands on the chairs the Bride and the Groom!
Joni Shimabukuro
David Barss
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March 3rd, 2010
Another whimsical bridal bouquet!
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February 27th, 2010
December 5, 2009
Venue: Art Museum
Photographer: David Barss
Wedding Coordinator: Soiree
Catering: Vibrant Table
Cake: Dream Cakes
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February 25th, 2010
Schoolhouse Supplies, a free store for teachers that offers a wealth of resources, organized a fundraiser at the Art Museum on February 5th. The 10th Annual Wells Fargo Spelling Bee took place in the Sunken Ballroom; dinner was served in the Grand Ballroom.
arrangements in artichokes for the bistro tables
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February 22nd, 2010
Lisa Marie, owner of Enchanted Corsets , invited me to provide bridal bouquets for the bridal fashion show that she organized earlier this month at the Lotus Seed Center in NE Portland.
She designs and sews the most detailed and creative corsets and pairs them with gorgeous skirts. The outfits were splendid!
Jamie Bosworth’s photography is exquisite, as always!
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