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?
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.
December 5, 2009
Venue: Art Museum
Photographer: David Barss
Wedding Coordinator: Soiree
Catering: Vibrant Table
Cake: Dream Cakes
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
The post on Nu Bouquets from last week Thursday mysteriously disappeared and I wanted to feature it again:
A few weeks ago I did a post on whimsical bridal bouquets inspired by ideas of european designers. I sparingly incorporated new textures – pearls, feathers, wire,…- juxtaposed fresh and traditional combinations and figured out new techniques to realize these fun bouquets.
Thank you Joni for the fabulous pictures – and for the clever name . I like it!
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!
Last week I participated in the Art of Wedding Bridal Show at the Gerding Theater; it was a perfect opportunity to introduce a few whimsical bridal bouquets. Inspired by ideas in european design books that I bought during my last trip back home, I sparingly incorporated new elements: sisal, a natural fiber, along with a variety of decorative wires, a few pearls and feathers. Et voilà! what fun it was to patiently add a new set of details in bouquets!
Come join us and learn how to make a stunning Autumnal Wreath on November 16th (there is only one space left) or November 17th.
Create an eye-catching textural wreath , which will provide a classic welcome at the door – or a beautifully seasonal centerpiece. You’ll use materials which reflect the abundance of the Pacific Northwest landscape: rough bark, cushiony moss, lichen-encrusted twigs, bright berries, and small fruit from apple and pear trees.
Monday, November 16 or Tuesday, November 17 6:30 – 9:00pm $75
http://www.francoiseweeks.com/classes/am-sched.html
Joni Shimabukuro took these lovely pictures.
Texture is the visual or tactile surface and appearance of something….. I revel in it and love to juxtapose unexpected combinations of colors and shapes – Mother Nature is *the* ideal source for inspiration!
These arrangements were made in long, very narrow vases; it was a blast to decorate them with foliage, berries, mushrooms, bark and lichens to incorporate the vessels in the design.
