Fresh Blooms Of The Week

Sorry about the horrible photography!

Judge High Floral Class

So, I was asked by a friend of mine to teach a floral design workshop at Judge High this past Monday. I jumped at the opportunity because teaching floral design is one of my favorite things. I have taught flower workshops before but always with adult students. This class was going to be rowdy senior boys and girls. I didn't know what to expect! The class was a huge success and you should have seen some of the arrangements. Gorgeous! We used seeded eucalyptus, myrtle, hot pink spray roses, wax flower, & billy balls. There was a buzz of excitement as I opened all the different wraps of flowers. I think a few of the girls almost fainted!

The students really did pay attention to my instructions, but I made sure they knew there was no right or wrong way to make an arrangement. It's up to you, your creativity and inspiration. So mad at myself that I forgot my camera. The moment will have to live within my memory.

A Taste of Spring

I love going out into the yard to forage for spring blooms. Making quick arrangements with freshly snipped flowers from outside is one of my favorite things to do. You never know what you may find out there...you have to push back the branches and leaves, and get on your knees to find those hidden gems. I have even been known to wonder into the neighbors yard for a sneaky harvest. I have fond memories of being a young girl and going out back and making little flower arrangements for my mom.

Cucina Nassi

So I have been working with this new amazing banquet center called Cucina Nassi. They have the same owner as Cucina Toscana....you know- that awesome Italian restaurant downtown. Love that place! Anyway, they just opened the space in December and it really is so elegant. I would love to do a wedding or event there someday. I'm in the works to help with some table centerpieces that will be changed out monthly. It's a bit of a challenge, something that looks beautiful but that will dry kinda nice. I'm going to bring a sample arrangement next week. I've ordered artichokes, sunflowers, lavender, & safari sunset. Very Tuscan wouldn't you say? I had to go in yesterday to chat with the general manager Justin. He is such a cool guy! I even was invited to stay and have lunch. He snapped his fingers and the chef brought out the most amazing lunch. Spinach salad with mushrooms and goat cheese, and fresh pasta with red sauce and shrimp. Delicious! Justin wants to give my name out to all his clients and I'm just honored and completely thrilled.

Cucina Nassi
2155 S. Highland Drive
www.cucinanassi.com

Sarah's Wedding Ideas

I really like the use of brightly colored gerber daisies with the dark centers. I know you don't want all gerbers, but they would like nice as an accent flower. Tell me what you think about the other images!

Paul & Jason Flower Ideas

I love the look of the silvery whites for your wedding. Tall vases filled with blooming branches would look so amazing up front on either side of you for the ceremony. Another option would be to have blooming branches and then white flowers clustered at the base for a more modern look.

Clusters of roses, greenery and pine cones could be tied onto each chair down the aisle. This would really define the space and an elegant touch.
















I love all of the ideas for table centerpieces. The addition of pine cones would really incorporate the motif of your invitations. I don't think we need to go crazy with pine cones, but subtle touches would be nice. I've shown one centerpiece that has white hydrangea and pussy willow sticking up out of the middle. I like how they have wrapped the vase in ribbon. I have actually done this before with ribbon and fabric. We could wrap the vases in a charcoal color ribbon with silver accents to pull in the colors from your invitations. We really have so many options for centerpieces!




White boutonniere ideas showing different blooms and styles.

Kristin's Wedding La Caille

This wedding was so wintery and festive, but not Christmasy. I used cream roses, magnolia, bayleaf, white mini calla lilies, hydrangea and got that touch of red with fresh gorgeous red pears. Kristin's bouquet was very beautiful, I'll get a picture from the photographer sometime. It was all white and greens accented with dark eggplant mini callas!