Archive for the ‘Woodland arrangements’ Category

Woodland Bridal Bouquet with Gardenias

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

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Log Arrangement at Reed’s Chapel

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

Reed College Chapel: the gorgeous woodwork in this very intimate chapel lends itself perfectly for woodland arrangements.

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Log and Texture!

Friday, July 9th, 2010

Woodlands for a 40th Birthday Party!

Monday, June 14th, 2010

I didn’t have a chance to take pictures when I set up the arrangements, but here are some  that I took in the studio, before delivery. Embellishing blank canvasses of wood is so much fun!!!

The minute I saw this piece of driftwood, I had to buy it. It looks gorgeous on it’s own and it is great fun to decorate !

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Hands-on Class in the Studio: Woodland Arrangements

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Come join us  for this hands-on class and be inspired by the botanical treasures of the Pacific Northwest! Begin this textural arrangement with lichen-covered branches and moss. Mix in seedpods and berries, miniature artichokes and eggplants, lush foliage, succulents, fragrant herbs and seasonal flowers. Gather ideas to express your creativity and learn to work with natural materials  found in your own garden. You will take your creation home!

Monday, June 7                                                     6:30 – 9:00pm   $75

Call to reserve your space @ 503-236-5829

http://francoiseweeks.com/wordpress/classes

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.

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Twisted Hazel and Lavender Spring Flowers

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Thank you Joni for the fabulous pictures!

kale and begonia leaves: 2 favorites!

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Woodland Table Flowers

Sunday, May 16th, 2010

Last week I posted pictures of Ariel and Aron’s wedding at the Forestry Center. Here are some pictures of the woodland centerpieces.

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Ariel & Aron

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

Ariel and Aron were married on March 21, 2010 at the Forestry Center. Her woodland bouquet and the woodland centerpieces were perfect choices for this site.

Photography: Joey Bloom with In Bloom Photography

Decor: Paradym Events

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Colorful Log Arrangements

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

Usually the log arrangements are all about texture and I use very few flowers; after all texture reigns  in the forests.

But for this memorial service, I learned that the woods and flowers had been favorites of the client’s father. So for once, flowers prevailed.

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Hands-on Class: Woodland Arrangements

Sunday, April 11th, 2010

Come join us  for this hands-on class and be inspired by the botanical treasures of the Pacific Northwest! Begin this textural arrangement with lichen-covered branches and moss. Mix in seedpods and berries, miniature artichokes and eggplants, lush foliage, succulents, fragrant herbs and seasonal flowers. Gather ideas to express your creativity and learn to work with natural materials  found in your own garden. You will take your creation home!

Sunday, April 18                                                           2:00 – 4:30pm  $75

Monday, April 19                                                         6:30 – 9:00pm   $75

Call to reserve your space @ 503-236-5829

http://francoiseweeks.com/wordpress/classes

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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