Posts Tagged: seattle wedding florist

Villa Catalana Wedding

02/26/2020

Can you believe this villa is actually in Oregon? I know, I was shocked when I first laid eyes on Villa Catalana.  I felt like I was in sun-drenched countryside of Italy. What a treat it was to spend the day here, styling a 1:1 photography mentorship photo shoot. Our goal was to capture the old-world charm the venue offers, transporting you to Italy. Warm tones of peach and butter worked beautifully with the natural stone walls and buildings. Abundance of seasonal, locally grown flowers for the bouquet and table. And a long veil to pair with the gorgeous lace overlay gown. Just enough details to let the romance shine through. Some of my favorite late Spring blooms were used in the floral designs: poppies, ranunculus, lilacs and tulips. One flower that stood out for me was the Tulip ‘La Belle Epoche’, with colors of caramel and apricot in aRead More

Flower Workshop at Christianson’s Nursery

08/26/2019

Flower workshops are one of my favorite activities. And you can’t find a more inspiring location to host a workshop than at Christianson’s Nursery in Mount Vernon, WA.  When I want to feel transported to another world for awhile, I go here. Held in their 100+ year-old school house that sits amongst their English rose garden, we were surrounded by beauty and charm. This workshop was held in the summer, when the bounty of my gardens was at it fullest.  I chose the color peach as my starting point. Flowers included dahlias, garden roses, zinnias, phlox, snapdragons, foxglove, and cosmos. Greenery included hydrangea leaves, asparagus, mint, sweet pea vines, oregano and cherry tomatoes. Though garden roses are my favorite flowers, I think the cherry tomatoes were the star of this design! Check out our Workshops for upcoming group events. Or schedule a private lesson with me, to focus on theRead More

Color Inspiration – Pears

11/16/2016

This morning, I was making breakfast for my girls.  A common task, one that I can do without really thinking about it.  My mind was wandering and my eyes settled on two pears sitting in a bowl.  Their color struck me as being really beautiful, the blush that is developing as they ripen.  The thought struck me: “What a great color palette for a wedding!” I am inspired by nature all the time. Some of my best ideas come from observing elements in my garden: a flower bobbing in the breeze, how a branch is bending, etc. I bring these observations to my floral designs, creating weddings that are garden-inspired and romantic in their look and feel. This time, inspiration came from two little pears. Pears have a lovely shade of yellow-green as their base color, a color found many times in new leaf growth.  It also happens to be a shadeRead More

N & S Wedding at Maplehurst Farm

11/13/2016

Maplehurst Farm, just north of Seattle in Skagit Valley, is a favorite venue of mine to style for a wedding. From the moment I turn into the venue, I’m hooked. Huge maple trees not only line the driveway, they create a tunnel to drive under. Absolutely magical! When I met N & S, I knew this would be a super fun wedding to plan. Yes, most couples I meet are happy and smile a lot. But these two took it to a new level.  They literally radiated happiness and joy. So contagious! They wanted a classic wedding that was not too serious, filled with laughter, family and friends. Choosing coral, grey and white as their color palette matched their vision perfectly. Coral became the pops of laughter, while grey became the connection between all the components. Flowers were important to them, to highlight the beauty of the venue and gardens. WeRead More

Ribbon Shopping in Paris – Part One

10/20/2016

Paris is my favorite city in the world.  I love the architecture, the color of the buildings, the various neighborhoods, the gardens.  A recent opportunity brought me back to Paris, a dream come true. Only there for a few days, I knew I had to make the most of my time.  Forget about seeing the typical tourist sites. I was going shopping! Top on my list was to explore the various neighborhoods, searching for items I could incorporate into my wedding designs. Ribbons seemed like the perfect item to search for. In talking with friends who know the city well and through my own research, I ran across one shop that seemed like the perfect place to start.  Ultramod is a mercerie, located in the 2nd Arrondissement. A shop that has been around for over 100 years, they have two store fronts directly across a quiet street from each other. Stepping into the main store,Read More