This delightful bulb, which belongs to the lily family, is another favorite! Checkered lilies are exquisite and showy, with nodding bell-shaped blooms in shades of purple (and occasionally white) marked with a checkerboard pattern; they feature grass-like foliage intermittently spaced on their slender stems – which are flexible, just like muscari stems. Fritillaria are a […]

These autumnal woodland centerpieces and wreath are tapestries of a plethora of textures. Striking pieces of wood and bark are decorated with a variety of colorful fall foliage, lots of seedpods and berries, mushrooms and a handful of seasonal flowers. Beautiful photography by Theresa Bear

Last month I had the opportunity to go to New Orleans to teach a 2 day workshop, hosted by Diane Mouton with Fat Cat Flowers. The day before the workshop we went to the flower market and visited several plant shops and got back to the studio with a plethora of fabulous flowers, textures and […]

Tuesday and Wednesday, October 21 & 22, 2014, 9AM to 4PM each day photo: Jamie Bosworth Hosted by Lisa Giamoyris Almeida of: Blossoms Hawaii Located in Wailuku, Maui Woodland/Botanical Couture/Wedding Design Workshop Class size limited to 9 students. Create and keep your designs. Lunch 12PM to 1PM will be provided. Please bring your own tools, […]

Earlier this month I had the wonderful opportunity to teach a couple of classes at the fabulous  Studio Choo in San Francisco. What a perfect space to teach classes! It was great to meet Jill Rizzo, one of the owners and Katie, the manager at the studio as well as a couple of interns. The […]

Jamie Bosworth Photographer Explore the many possibilities the woodlands have to offer and be inspired by the botanical treasures of the Pacific Northwest! Françoise’s absolute love for this style of arrangement stems from her time spent as a child in Switzerland. Foraging for a piece of wood or bark and moss and adding some wildflowers, […]

Monday August 12 & Tuesday August 13 2013 hosted by Victoria Clausen of “Romance of Flowers”