Fun and different! Flower purses make wonderful hostess gifts and are perfect centerpieces for smaller tables. Or would you like a unique bride’s bouquet or bridesmaid’s bouquet? As always, the possibilities are endless!
Last week I participated in the Art of Wedding Bridal Show at the Gerding Theater; it was a perfect opportunity to introduce a few whimsical bridal bouquets. Inspired by ideas in european design books that I bought during my last trip back home, I sparingly incorporated new elements: sisal, a natural fiber, along with a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
September 26,2009 Clear, sunny weather was delightful on Jannette and Charlie’s wedding day! The ceremony took place in the quaint chapel at Camp Colton and the rustic reception hall was fabulous for the reception. Rebecca Dryer captured all the beauty and joy of the day perfectly. Jannette’s parents, who own a nursery, provided lots of […]
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!
Woven flax leaves inside a vase is a very time consuming project, but the result is worth it! The yellow, red and orange veins in croton foliage make these leaves a great choice to cover containers with.
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 […]