Red, White And Blue

…in honor of Memorial Day…

image via Bonnie Tsang Photography

 image via Bliss Flower Studio

image via JL Designs

image via Heavenly Blooms

image via W. Scott Chester Photography

image via Viridian Designs

Happy Memorial Day!

 

 

Mixed Bouquets

For some reason mixed bouquets always make me crazy with anxiety when I’m asked to create one. Monochromatic bouquets come easy…bouquets in varying, but tight, palettes come easy…but getting a bouquet with many flower varieties and colors “just right” usually escapes me.  So…when I see a perfect (in my opinion) mixed bouquet, it’s a beautiful thing!

image via Savage Rose

image via Sweet Monday Photography

  image via Paul Johnson Photography

image via Bella Fiori

image via Jessamyn Harris Photography

  I am seriously impressed with these bouquets…such talent! I did notice one thing while writing this post…none of these bouquets have “filler” flowers…only high quality flowers with interesting textures…peonies, billy balls, zinnias, gomphrena, orchids, hydrangeas, callas, tulips, lisianthus…no wonder I love them…I hate filler!

Have a great Memorial Day weekend…hope you all get a three day weekend…you deserve it!

Favorite Wedding Cakes

…some with fresh flowers, some without…

image via Boutwell Studio

image via Simply Bloom Photography

image via Meg Perotti Photography…I think this orchid is made of sugar, but I still can’t believe it! 

image via Sweet and Saucy

image via Lisa Lefkowitz Photography

image via Art With Nature

image via JL Designs

image via Mondo Floral Designs

image via Jennifer Dery Photography

image via Amanda Rae Photography

  Which is your favorite? I’m really glad I’m already married because I don’t think I could choose just one wedding cake or one bridal bouquet or one wedding theme or one color palette! I see dozens of each that I am truly taken by every day while writing this blog. So many creative wedding vendors…so many talented photographers to capture their creations!

 

A Floral Boutique

I’m loving Coriander Girl, a floral boutique in Toronto…owned and operated by Alison Westlake. From the charming storefront…

…to the shop retail space…I love every part.

Alison created a dream of a workspace…couldn’t you get in touch with your floral creativity here?

Just look at what she creates in her shop…

…and check out the gift card! Wouldn’t you be thrilled to receive a delivery from Coriander Girl?

  Here’s to you, Alison!

You’ve created a beautiful boutique and I wish I lived closer to Toronto…

Still Crazy For Callas

…after all this time!

image via Louloudi

image via Mi Belle Wedding Photography

image via JL Designs

image via Sprout Flowers

image via Caroline Tran Photography

image via Beautiful Blooms

image via Modern Day Floral

image via Julie Mikos Photography

image via Yvonne Design

I hope you all don’t get tired of seeing callas at the Brouhaha (I know you don’t, Janice)…I just can’t help myself! Callas are just so architectural, sophisticated and modern…I’m smitten…

What’s your favorite color of Calla? Pure white, sunset orange, bi-color purple and white, melon, rose, aubergine? I can’t choose. I love them all!

Have a great Tuesday…

keep on the sunny side

As you may have suspected from the title, once again I'm listening The Carter Family, what is my deal! Sadly it's from my computer and not humming from the record player. I've been listening to them so much I guess I really should keep my eyes peeled for some of their records next time I'm out. Noted to self.

But back to it! Last week my cousin and her husband came up for a visit all the way from Texas. From grilling to cheese festivals to hiking, we had such a lovely time and to make things even better she came with an entire extra suitcase of goodies for my me and my brother. Among them, this adorable 1950s gingham dress from my mother's shop, Deoma's Boutique. It's a bit loose in the bust but that isn't going to stop me from wearing it out this Spring! I think I've got just about the greatest mother a gal could ask for. Thanks mom!

* Vintage cotton dress from Deoma's Boutique
* Tan Bonnibel pumps
* Knock-off Raybans


Don't forget to check out the Renegade Sale over in the shop where everything is 50% OFF! Oh and be sure to enter our giveaway for a $50 DV Gift Certificate. 50 it seems, is the number of the moment!

Not Your Typical Bridal Bouquet

Here’s a fun way to start off our week…

…a perfectly tailored bouquet for nuptials down by the seashore…

image via Michelle Rago Ltd and Daily Candy Weddings

…a healthy snack amongst the tulips in case the ceremony runs long…

image via Pollen Floral Art

…balsa wood flowers…no wilting worries and I still can’t believe how much they look like fresh flowers…combining them with fresh leaves helps perfect the illusion…brilliant!

image via JL Designs

…a zipper bouquet and a beer…not exactly my style, but interesting nonetheless…

image via This Modern Life Photography

…Kate Spade-inspired…can’t help but smile…

image via Otto Schulze Photographers

 

…a whole bouquet of Anthropologie knobs…does it get any better than this?

image via Simply Bloom Photography

Would you be bold enough to carry one of these or are you a more traditional gal? Thanks for starting off another week with me here at the Brouhaha!

bits of love

Hope you're sipping on warm tea or coffee this lazy Sunday morning! Oh and in case you can't tell, I adore red. Please bear with my crimson thoughts this morning.


dreaming and scheming cures for wanderlust
(perhaps skies filled with persian rug taxis)


brightening hazy days
(with the brightest of bright from my closet)


indulging in an extravagant breakfast
(best served in bed just after rubbing the sleep out of your eyes)


dolling it up in kitschy cute sunnies
(and painting crimson lips)


catching glimpses of ladybugs
(especially when they sneak into your house)

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