Last week I participated in  "Tour d'Brides", a bridal show that was fabulously organized by Becky with No Ordinary Affair. The Mansion at the Bayou in McMinneville was one of the four venues that participated in the show. Thank you Irmi for providing such a great setting. Many thanks to Erica, with Erica Ann Photography, […]

photos: Brandon Schmidt Wedding Workshops are intensive and inspiring, providing insights and techniques developed over many years of European floral design. Classes begin with a lecture and presentation, where your input and questions are welcomed. After a demonstration of floral techniques and mechanics, you will design your own pieces. You will hone your artistic talents, […]

Early this summer I was contacted by Teofiel Molcut, who is the publisher and editor of Florists Only, a Romanian magazine aimed at professionals. After answering questions via email and sending off a selection of favorite pictures, I was so honored and excited to find out recently that our conversations had resulted in this article. […]

The electric blue of the gentian, delphinium and mini agapanthus added a bright touch to the 6 woodland bouquets and the flower girl's purse for last week's wedding at Bridal Veil Lakes  

Last week's 3 day wedding/event workshop was so much fun! Jessica and Natalie were from Portland. Laurie came from California and Elizabeth traveled from Texas and they both stayed at nearby B&B's.  As usual, it didn't matter that there were different levels of experience. Everyone was so talented and created fabulous arrangements. It was such […]

  photos: Honeysuckle Photography Wedding Workshops are intensive and inspiring, providing insights and techniques developed over many years of European floral design. Classes begin with a lecture and presentation, where your input and questions are welcomed. After a demonstration of floral techniques and mechanics, you will design your own pieces. You will hone your artistic […]

Musing about elegant and out-of-the-box centerpieces?  Botanical shoes would be a fabulous solution! Or consider wearing luscious shoes decorated with feathers, texture and  tillandsias for a special event or your  wedding.  And  coordinate them with a flower purse or a whimsical bouquet.  

photo: Brandon Schmidt photo: Joni Shimabukuro  

photos: Evrim Icoz Wedding Workshops are intensive and inspiring, providing insights and techniques developed over many years of European floral design. Classes begin with a lecture and presentation, where your input and questions are welcomed. After a demonstration of floral techniques and mechanics, you will design your own pieces. You will hone your artistic talents, […]