I’m a sucker for these feathery spikes…
image via The Floral Lab and Sweet and Saucy
image via Cashmere Designs
image via Holly Vesecky Floral Stylist and Sweet and Saucy
image via Soiree Floral
image via Floral Verde
image via Martha Stewart
image Denise Fasanello
image via Martha Stewart
image via Jessica Claire Photography and Arrangements
image via Flora Nova
Hope your week is off to a great start!
The Dress…
…the Nantucket by Monique Lhuillier…
The ladies at Anna Be chose this gown as one of their favorites…and I love it, too! Here’s how they describe it:
“Combining the sophisticated sexiness of corset-like seaming with the timeless elegance of Chantilly lace this dress is sure to stand out. Classic Monique, as only she does it - what's not to love!”
The Bouquets…
#1 (Holly Heider Chapple Flowers)
#2 (Planet Flowers)
#3 (Arrangements)
Which would you choose?
Hope you have a great weekend! Thanks for stopping by this week…you know how much it means to me…
Commenter #3… My Fleur Journey!
Hope you enjoy your Francoise Weeks notecards…
Thanks to all who entered our little giveaway…there are more just around the corner!
image via Ariella Chezar
image via Holly Heider Chapple Flowers
image via Krista Jon
image via Ariella Chezar
image via Flourish Designs
image via Steven Bruce Designs
image via Sweet and Saucy and Florette Designs
image via Dandelion Ranch and Sweet and Saucy
image via Gia Canali Photography
image via White Lilac Inc.
image via Duet
image via Hana Floral Design
image via Martha Stewart
image via Flower Wild
image via The Nichols
Just a note: Don’t forget to go here and leave a comment for a chance at winning the Woodland Notecard Set by Francoise Weeks. We’ll draw a winner this afternoon!
Hope your Thursday is peachy…
Ok, let me clarify…these are 5 things I want you to see!
Number One: Anna Be Bridal Boutique
images via Keri Doolittle Photography
Number Two: The Brussels Flower Carpet
images via Bloemenvanthura and Hidden Garden
Number Three: An Innovative Flower Cooler
image via The Monkey Flower Group
Number Four: The 2000 Stem ‘Hot Lady’ Rose Heart (each individually water picked)
images via Little Pheasant
Number Five: The Laundry Room of my Dreams (a bit off topic, but worth it!)
image via Dwellers Without Decorators
Hope you have a terrific Wednesday!
I’m so excited about today’s post! Not only am I going to introduce you to a phenomenal designer, but I have a little surprise for you at the end of the post…
Meet Françoise Weeks (if you don’t already know her)…
Born in Belgium, Françoise now calls Portland home…where she weaves garden material into intricate woodland designs in her design studio. Her designs are so uniquely “Françoise”, I believe I could spot them anywhere. Lichen-covered branches and moss… seedpods and berries…miniature fruits and veggies…lush foliage, succulents, fragrant herbs and seasonal flowers…
Take a look for yourself…
Not only is Françoise Weeks a master of European and Woodland designs, she is also one of the nicest people I’ve met. She is genuine in her love of floral design and of people in general. She’s humble and approachable…a wonderful example of a floral designer who’s in it for all the right reasons.
Now for the surprise…Françoise is giving away one of her Woodland Note Card sets to a lucky Botanical Brouhaha reader! The woodland note cards were inspired during Françoise's childhood vacations in the mountains of Switzerland. While taking lunch breaks on hikes, she and her siblings would create magical arrangements from bark, moss and wildflowers and give it to their mom. The set contains 8 cards (2 each of 4 original Françoise Weeks designs). I know you’ll love them. I’ve already used a whole set…hope you’ll join me in bringing card writing back! Email is great, but receiving a handwritten note on a beautiful card is so personal…
Here’s a peek at one of the card designs I love…
So, I encourage you to pamper yourself…grab a cup of coffee or a sweet tea and visit Françoise’s website and blog for plenty of inspiration. Then leave a comment on this post by noon on Thursday if you’d like to win the Woodland Note Card set. I’ll announce the winner on Friday…(sorry, we can only ship in the US).
Photo credits:
1. Joni Shimabukuro
2. Sara Gray
3. Nicole Wickens
4. Sara Gray
5. Joni Shimabukuro
6. Brandon Schmidt
notecard: Joni Shimabukuro
Happy Tuesday!
