Archive for the ‘Woodland arrangements’ Category
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
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.



Tags: autumal wreath, european floral design, texture, woodland
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Sunday, November 8th, 2009
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.


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Tags: centerpieces, european floral design, fall arrangements, table arrangements, texture, Woodland arrangements
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Thursday, October 29th, 2009
September 12, 2009
A woodland theme was exactly what Brigett was looking for! On their way from Boise to the coast, she and her family stopped by and gathered her bouquet, other personal flowers as well as textured moss spheres for the aisle. Photographer Nathan Cordova documented their wedding beautifully!


The ringbearer moss pillow, decorated with green blackberries, lichen, ferns and succulents


The moss spheres were decorated with small splendors of the woods
Tags: moss woodland ringbearere pillow, texture, wedding flowers Portland OR, woodland bridal bouquet, woodland moss spheres
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Come join us and learn how to make stunning Woodland Arrangements on November 2nd or 3rd.
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!
Monday, November 2 or Tuesday, November 3 6:30 – 9:00pm $75
http://www.francoiseweeks.com/classes/am-sched.html
If you would like to schedule a private class with your friends, we can help you out. If your group is between 5 and 8 people, the organizer receives 50% off their registration price, and you can coordinate the time that works best for you and your friends. Call for more details @ 503-236-5829.
Want ideas? Check out some enticing examples!

David Barss

Joni Shimabukuro
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Tags: Add new tag, centerpieces, european floral design, texture, wedding flowers Portland OR, Woodland arrangements
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Sunday, September 27th, 2009
Ever thought of using a piece of bark or a log as a blank canvas for plant sculptures?
Joni discovers the details with her camera. Thank you!


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Tags: european floral design, log arrangements, succulents, texture
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Monday, July 20th, 2009
For the last couple of years log arrangements and woodland bouquets have captivated my attention. Maybe it’s because they are rooted in a childhood memory, that popped up out of nowhere a couple of years ago:
I grew up in Belgium. My parents were avid hikers and for 4 consecutive summers we spent a month in Switzerland, where we went on daily hikes. Every year we went to a different area of this gorgeous country that is nestled in the Alps. Getting to our destination was a fun adventure of train rides!
Every day, dad mapped out another day hike while mom packed our lunches and off we went. Whenever possible we would stop by a creek for a lunch break; the 4 kids loved to explore the meadows and we always had so much fun gathering pieces of bark, moss and wildflowers to delight mom with an arrangement!
Bark, branches, moss, lichen, seedpods, herbs, river rock, lots of texture and sometimes a few flowers: a fabulous recipe for the woodland arrangements that I have had so much fun with lately.
My friend Joni has photographed many of them; her incredible pictures always illustrate the many details that make these old pieces of wood come alive!

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Tags: texture, Woodland arrangements
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Tuesday, May 12th, 2009
Last fall I did the flowers for Lauren and Lincoln’s wedding (see Real Weddings – November 1). Early in the spring, their photographer friend Nicole Wickens (http://www.greendoorphotography.com) did a ‘day after’ session. Lauren asked if I could do a bouquet for the occasion, and she gave me the green light to do anything I wanted. This was the perfect opportunity to play with a woodland theme idea that I had wanted to try out for quite some time.
Nicole captured the details beautifully!


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Tags: Add new tag, boutonnier, bridal bouquet, Personal Flowers, texture, wedding flowers, woodland bouquet
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Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
Welcome to my new blog! It’s great to have a forum to share my recent work.
And I’m also excited to let you know that Portland Spaces Magazine is featuring my work in the current issue (Dec08/Jan09). Please check out the Handbook section where they have focused on my woodland arrangements using texture and local, sustainable materials.
Here are more images of woodland inspired arrangements.
Photographers:
Joni Shimabukuro (http://www.joniphoto.com)
Jamie Bosworth (http://bosworthstudio.com)


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Tags: centerpieces, european floral design, log arrangements, mantle decorations, Portland OR florist, reception flowers, texture, Woodland arrangements
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Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
November 1, 2008
Photographer: Eric Cable
Venue:The View Point Inn
Cake: Bakery Bar

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Tags: bridal bouquet, bridesmaid's bouquets, centerpieces, Ceremony Flowers, chair decorations, european floral design, fall wedding, napkin decorations, Portland OR florist, reception flowers, table decorations, texture, wedding flowers
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Sunday, August 31st, 2008
Tags: bar decorations, bride's bouquet, bridesmaid's bouquets, centerpieces, Ceremony Flowers, chuppah decorations, european floral design, Portland OR florist, reception flowers, ringbearer flowerpillow, table decorations, texture, wedding flowers, Woodland arrangements
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