Michelle & Rob
December 5, 2009
Venue: Art Museum
Photographer: David Barss
Wedding Coordinator: Soiree
Catering: Vibrant Table
Cake: Dream Cakes
Spring Flowers and Artichokes
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
Cascadia Bridal Fashion Show
Lisa Marie, owner of Enchanted Corsets , invited me to provide bridal bouquets for the bridal fashion show that she organized earlier this month at the Lotus Seed Center in NE Portland.
She designs and sews the most detailed and creative corsets and pairs them with gorgeous skirts. The outfits were splendid!
Jamie Bosworth‘s photography is exquisite, as always!
Magical Hellebores at HoneyHill Farms Nursery
Last week I blogged about hellebores and mentioned that I had visited Honeyhill Farms Nursery in Raleigh Hills. Owners Jim and Audrey Metcalfe are hellebore hybridizers. Earlier this week I went back with my friend Jamie Bosworth; she wanted to see and document this magical place.
Thousands of plants were in full bloom and we discovered new treasures in each flowerbed. Jamie’s pictures will tell a much better story than I can narrate. Savor the beauty of these incredible flowers that grace our gardens from early January til April or May. They are such a delight when nothing else is blooming yet in the early winter months.
Mr Jim took us graciously around on his 2 acre farm and answered our many questions. It takes 3 years to find out what the hybridized flowers will look like – so much patience and anticipation… You can find information on the many varieties that they grow and how to care for these jewels on their website.
Call them at 503-292-1817 if you’d like to visit their garden and purchase plants in bloom. Or you can visit them at the Hillsdale Farmers Market on February 21 or on March 7.
Early Spring Living Wreath
Come join us for this hands-on class and learn to design a creative living wreath with bulbs, succulents and small perennials. You will take your creation home!
Celebrate Spring early by incorporating bulb plants of tulips, hyacinths, muscari, crocus or daffodils, into a wreath that you’ll decorate with seasonal greens, succulents and texture. Later, replant the bulbs in the garden or containers and enjoy them year after year!
Sunday, February 28 2:00 – 4:30pm $75
Monday, March 1 6:30 – 9:00pm $75
Call to reserve your space @ 503-236-5829
https://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.
Groups Welcome
If you’re thinking of bringing together a group to take one of our classes, we’d like to help you out: If your group is between 5 and 8 people, the organizer receives 50% off their registration price. You may choose from one of the existing classes, or coordinate a time and date of your choosing.
A fun idea for birthday parties, showers or team-building events, call 503 236 5829 to coordinate a time that works best for you and your friends.
Gift Certificates Available for All Classes
Here are some examples of what you will learn. Photography by Joni Shimabukuro
Hellebores
Last week I went to visit Honeyhill Farms Nursery in Raleigh Hills. Owners Jim and Audrey Metcalfe are hellebore hybridizers.
What ‘eye candy’ to see hundreds of flowering hellebores: they start blooming in January and still look gorgeous in April. What a treasure in the garden!
Call them at 503-292-1817 if you’d like to visit their garden and purchase plants in bloom. Or you can visit them at the Hillsdale Farmers Market on February 21 or on March 7.
Nu Bouquets
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!
