Botanical Shoes for a Dinner Party

What a fun project this was! Diane liked the shoes so much that she ordered several for her holiday dinner table also.

If you'd like to order botanical shoes for your holiday party, please call 503-236-5829  or send me an email by December 21.

 

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Val & Jamie

Wedding Date: July 30, 2011

Venue: Home of bride's parents

Coordinator: Molli with Soiree

Photographer: Aisha Harley

Caterer: Food in Bloom

Cake: Le Cookie Monkey

 

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Aleah & Shane

Wedding Date: September 17, 2011

Location: the home of the bride's parents

Photographer: Evrim Icoz

Catering: Art of Catering

Cake: Dream Cakes

Rentals: West Coast Event Production

 

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Nari & Bryan

Wedding Date: March 20, 2011

Venue: Viewpoint Inn

Photographer: David Barss

 

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Botanical Couture

 

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Hands-on Class in the Studio: Make a Scrumptious Holiday Wreath!

photo: Lauren Brooks

Starting with a fir bough wreath, you will create a rich arrangement that includes clusters of bright berries and fruits, dried seedpods, cones and succulents, holiday spices, woodland gleanings and exotic orchid blossoms.

 Monday, December 5  and Tuesday, December 6       6:30 – 9:00pm   $75

 Please call early to reserve your place!  The hands-on classes are limited to 8 students per class and are conducted at Françoise’s Studio – 2754 SE 33rd Pl.  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.  Deposits are generally non-refundable but exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Gift Certificates Available for All Classes

Thank you Lauren and Deyla for the great pictures!

 

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New Notecards: Botanical Shoes!

It took a while to figure out how to go about making the botanical shoes, but once I did, it was great fun!  To Joni, my wonderful and talented photographer friend, they had a turn of the century feel to them. With is in mind, she designed the new notecard set to reflect this vintage style.

A set of 8 note cards (2 of each design) with envelopes is $15.00 plus $5.20 USPS Priority shipping (within US). Up to 3 boxes can fit in one shipping box for $5.20.

To order, please call 503-236-5829 or order via paypal

 

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Hands-on Class in the Studio: Candles and Flowers – Setting the Scene for the Holidays

 

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

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.

Monday, November 28                                             6:30 – 9:00pm   $75

To make reservations, please call 503-236-5829

https://francoiseweeks.com/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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Color Palette: Butter-yellow, Burgundy, Chocolate and Chartreuse

 

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Framed Woodland

This was a fun project!

 

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