A few more examples of whimsical bouquets! The base can be covered with feathers, striking foliage like begonia leaves or kale, petals, or whatever strikes your fancy. To disguise the handle you can glue on  feathers or foliage as well and if you like those can be super-imposed with pearls, bullion wire etc… photo: Lauren […]

Inspired by the work of British designer Claire Cowling several years ago, I started to make these fun whimsical bouquets. I found someone who could make the small wire cages, which are an intrinsic part of the design. First I spray paint the cage, then attach it to a bouquet holder and decorate it as […]

photo: Robert McNary This Wedding/Event Workshop is 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 […]

Joni Photo

Elizabeth Bryant is the organic flower grower extraordinaire at Rose Hill Flower Farm in West Linn. She came to visit in the studio last fall and we hit it off right away! I had prepared a long list of favorite plants and flowers and mentioned that it would be fantastic if she would be interested […]

Joni Photo This Wedding/Event Workshop is 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, […]

Thank you  Joni for the wonderful pictures!  And much gratitude to Elizabeth with Rose Hill Flower Farm for harvesting so many fantastic treasures, such as the brilliant salpiglossis, the love-in-a-puff, salvia, chocolate cosmos, gloriosa lilies and so many other delights…

Selection of hand-tied and whimsical bridal bouquets

photo: Rebekah Johnson