Last month No Ordinary Affair organized and sponsored ( with Powers Oregon) a great networking event at Vista Hills Winery.
Jessica Hill Photography took fabulous pictures – thank you Jessica!
Delicious food was provided by Premier Catering, beautiful menu cards were created by Water Lily Invitations and the bright colored linens were from Barclay Event Rentals.
It is fun to decorate the rim and handle of the basket so it ‘matches’ the flower crown. Time consuming, but well worth it!
Foxtail lilies are amongst the most stunning of all bulbous plants. The spirelike flowering stems can be 4-9′ tall. Hundreds of bell-shaped white, pink or yellow blossoms are massed closely in graceful, pointed spikes. They bloom in late spring and are magnificent in the garden. Perfect, long lasting flowers for dramatic arrangements!
My favorite vegie containers!
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 !
A huge Thank You to Jill at Portland Bride&Groom Magazine for the invitation to create a purple bouquet for the magazine! Susan Adkins, owner of Class Act Events in Salem chose a spring theme for the tablescape and I was delighted to provide the flowers. It was an honor to participate in these projects!
Photography by Steven Scardina
Romantic, showy, stunning, sensational, soft,…lots of reasons why peonies are so popular. They are named after Paeon, who was physician to the gods in Greek mythology.
Peonies originated in China and were introduced in Europe several hundreds years ago. Some of the hybridizing dates back to the eighteenth century in France, hence the variety of romantic French names, like “Souvenir de Maxime Cornu”, “A la Mode” and “Duchesse de Nemours”.
These gorgeous flowers are available for 4-6 weeks in May and June; the time frame varies from year to year and depends on the weather – once again, Mother Nature wins! In November, they can be imported from New Zealand.
‘red charm’ peonies are simply stunning!
white and cream peonies, sweetpeas and alchimella made for a soft, romantic bridal bouquet
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
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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.
April 17, 2010
Ceremony and Reception Site: Aquariva
Photographer: Alexis Achten with Jasmine Photography
