Monday, 6 June 2011

Woof Woof

Let’s get this week off to a fun start…

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image via Parrott Design Studio and Petalena

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image via Florali

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image via The Flower Studio

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…doing his job at the Royal Wedding…

image via Textile and Terrain

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image via Azalea Floral Design

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image via Stoneblossom

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image via Petalena

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image via Justin & Mary Marantz 

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image via Ruffled

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image via Stoneblossom

I’ve noticed that many floral designers have four-legged companions running around the shop…what about you? Do you have a pup to keep you company?

Meet my little friend…Beignet…the Bichon…

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Hope you have a great Monday!

Friday, 3 June 2011

Which Bouquet?

The Dress…

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…a Monique Lhuillier mermaid dress…style Lavender…

The Bouquets…

Bouquet #1 (The Flower Studio)

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Bouquet #2 (Flowerwild)

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Bouquet #3 (Krista Jon)

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Which would you choose?

Thanks for stopping by this week! Hope you have a great weekend and I’ll meet you back here on Monday with more flowers…

Thursday, 2 June 2011

Color Inspiration : Red Door

Swoon…

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image via Karen Wise Photography

Double Swoon…

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image via Michelle Rago Ltd

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image via Just Bloomed

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image via Mondo Floral Design 

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image via Jan Dekker Designs

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image via The Flower Studio

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image via Xquisite Events 

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image via Floral Art

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image via Floral Verde

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image via Art With Nature

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image via Branches

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image via Fleurt

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image via The Daily Petal

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image via Studio Stems

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image via Fleurology

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image via Bloom by Anuschka

Happy Thursday!

 

Wednesday, 1 June 2011

Working Designer Wednesday: Mixed Bag

Last week, Janice from Never a Plain Jane sent me the link to this Corsage Cuff Tutorial over at No Big Dill…

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check it out here…such a well written and illustrated post!

Speaking of Janice, she came to Texas for a visit a few weeks ago…all the way from Florida…and what did we do? I slapped a Bliss apron on her and we cooked breakfast…then we talked for hours on the deck…about the “old” days when we created flowers for weddings and about the “new” days of writing blogs and creating custom garters. And, of course, I made her take a picture with me…in her adorable navy dress…

And, speaking of people I love, Emily and Jenny both celebrated birthdays in May. Here we are during Jenny’s Texas visit…all the way from Seattle…

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Have I mentioned how much I love and appreciate these women…for the talent they shared with Bliss Flower Studio…and for the precious relationships we developed and still treasure? Oh, I have? Well, excuse me…

What else is in the Mixed Bag for today, you ask? How about this bout label from Flaurie?

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And this living ring found on Trend Hunter?

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And this lively garden spotted on Studio G?

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And this boutonniere for an avid cyclist by Bella Fiori? Yes, that’s a bike chain…

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And, finally, this floral sculpture from Tantawan Bloom?

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And one more thing…check out Holly Chapple’s post today…”How to Stay on a Flower Budget”…is there one designer alive that hasn’t had the same thoughts and struggled to stay true to his/her design style while trying to meet a budget and make a bride happy? Right on, Holly!

Happy Wednesday!

Tuesday, 31 May 2011

Cymbidium Orchids

Judging by the number of people who search my blog for cymbidium orchids each week, I’m guessing it’s a favorite…so, enjoy!

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image via Bunch Studio

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image via Hoffmann Photography

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image via Sonia Sharma Events and Jules Bianchi Photography

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image via Stephanie Karen Photography

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image via Milena Sefferovich Photography

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image via Tantawan Bloom

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image via Caroline Tran Photography

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image via Jane Packer

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image via Art With Nature

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image via Erin Volante Floral and Epaga Foto

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image via Laura Miller Designs

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image via Hilary Miles Flowers 

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image via Hilary Miles Flowers

Aren’t you amazed my the variety of colors? Do you have a favorite? I’m especially drawn to the deep burgundy cymbidiums…

And what about that composite bouquet from Jane Packer? Love…

Hope you had a great (long) weekend! Thanks for stopping by today…

Monday, 30 May 2011

Happy Memorial Day

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image via Justin & Mary Marantz 

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image via Dandelion Ranch

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image via Monark Events and Pure 7 Studios

Today, I am thinking if this book…

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…if you haven’t read Lone Survivor, I hope you will. You will be moved…and gain a new appreciation for those that give up so much to ensure our freedom.

Thank you, Marcus…