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
Come join us and learn how to design unique seasonal centerpieces for Thanksgiving on Monday November 23 or Tuesday November 24. Ideas to make arrangements in squashes, eggplants, cabbages, artichokes or vases will abound and you’ll create a stunning cornucopia: Delight family and friends with a lavish focal point for your Thanksgiving table! This festive […]
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 […]
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 […]
Flower garlands are so versatile! They make fabulous centerpieces for long, narrow or wide tables and they decorate the chairs of the bride and groom beautifully. Embellished with flower garlands, entryways and archways look very inviting. Staircases, window sills and the top of half-walls look stunning with such flower decorations. And they are great to […]
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.
Over 100 gardeners have laid out the pattern and a team of 80 volunteers created this breathtaking Carpet of Flowers in Brussels in August 2008. The first Carpet of Flowers was created in 1971 as a way to promote begonias (Belgium is the world’s largest producer and exporter of these tubers); this event takes place […]
Dahlias are one of the most popular garden flowers. Extremely versatile, the flowers can take on a great variety of different shapes, colors and sizes. The dahlia was originally discovered by European adventurers in the 16th century in what was to become Mexico. In Europe a Spanish monk named the flower in honor of botanist […]
Beautiful fireplaces add a romantic touch to reception sites. Elaborate or simple decorations always enhances the mantle beautifully! A lush garden arrangement on the mantle at the Portland Golf Club