Category Archives: Flowers for events and holidays

Botanical Couture for Event Cosmetics at the Nines

Last month Katherine Sealy, owner of Event Cosmetics, asked if I could create some botanical couture for her display case at the bridal show at the Nines. The bridal show was sponsored by Portland Bride&Groom Magazine. That day, Katherine launched the Diamant Fragrance from the French Company Fragonard for brides, as a fine European scent […]

Elderberries

photo: Joni Shimabukuro

Edible Arrangement for the “Garden to Table’ Display Garden at the Yard, Garden & Patio Show

Last weekend the Yard, Garden & Patio Show at the Convention Center was put on by  the Oregon Association of Nurseries. Karen Schwartz with Calendula Garden Design and Carol Senna with Melingo Studio Landscape Design created the fantastic “Garden to Table” display garden.  For a great description please  read Valerie Easton’s blog, Plant Talk. Karen […]

Kale!

Kale is such a favorite vegetable to use in arrangements. I love the curly 3d texture and that kale is readily available at the grocery store year around. Simply re-cut the stems and put them in water and they will last for at least a week. photo: Joni Shimabukuro photo: Joni Shimabukuro

Delightful Posies for Valentine’s Day

If you’d like to order an arrangement for your sweetheart, please call 503-236-5829 or email by Friday February 10. photo: David Barss photo: David Barss  

Botanical Shoes for a Holiday Party

photo: Diane Ponti  

Color Palette: Red, Copper & Green

 

Hands-on Class in the Studio: Thanksgiving Centerpiece

photos: Joni Shimabukuro Delight family and friends with a beautiful centerpiece for this special holiday!  Using a hollowed pumpkin, create a festive harvest arrangement by learning to mix small fruits and vegetables with flowers, foliage, and berries.  Unique, simple, and colorful! You will also learn many other ways to combine fruits, vegetables, flowers and texture […]

Mother’s Day Gift Package!

  I'm excited to let you know about a gift package offer just in time for Mother's Day!   I've partnered with Joni Photo , Andrea Fisk Skincare and A List Hair Studio and we've put together this FABULOUS FIVE Gift Package!   Mother's Day is May 8th but why wait until the last minute […]

Log Arrangements

photo: Jamie Bosworth photo: Joni Shimabukuro