photo: Jamie Bosworth photo: Jamie Bosworth  

Hellebore, viburnum, lilly-of-the-valley, solomon seal,poppy pods, berries, succulents, ferns, tillandsias, alchimella, lichen, figs, leucodendron, maidenhair,…  

A couple of weeks ago I got an order for a botanical purse – I've made many for weddings and events. But this time there was a specific request: it needed to last for a long time. Succulents were the answer – but there were some new mechanics involved, because simply gluing the succulents on […]

This was one of 3 flower garlands that I made for an event. So many  spring flowers and textures to select: from the bold peonies to the delicate columbine.  And here are some others: astrantia, scabiosa, kangoroo paws, weigelia, viburnum, blueberries, cerinthe, kale, sweet william, cymbidium, black baccara roses, leukodendron, amaranthus, succulents, moneyplant, thistle, ferns, […]

The WCWP meeting, organized by Becky Timmons with No Ordinary Affair, took place at Methven Vineyards. As always, it was a great networking opportunity! Thank you Paul Rich for the great pictures!  

Woodland arrangements for 50th Birthday party at the  Ecotrust Building. Coordination by Mindy with Class Act  

Joni Photo Learn the ‘secrets’ of European flower design: how to create natural looking designs with stunning color palettes and layered textures. We’ll also share tips in buying, picking and conditioning fresh flowers and greens. You will create a colorful arrangement of seasonal   flowers, berries and fragrant herbs!             Monday, June 4                                                           6:30 – 9:00pm   […]

photos: Elijah Park, Joni Shimabukuro, Ted Mishima In this new workshop on Botanical Couture  you will learn the mechanics behind creating sumptuous designs that mimic objects in our everyday lives. Ornate purses, shoes and headpieces will expand the way you think about flowers! Françoise shares the techniques she has honed in the creation of these […]

  photo: Jamie Bosworth photo: Jamie Bosworth