image via Salt Harbor Designs
image via Simply Bloom Photography
image via Sarah Yates Photography
image via Hilary Miles Flowers
image via Bastian + Skoog
image via Flourish Designs
image via A Punch of Color
Today is all about creating a “feel good” post…don’t know why, but these images just make me happy. What about you?
Hope you have cheerful day!
Once again, I can’t post to the blog this morning…getting Error 400. Hopefully. I’ll be able to post later today…sorry. I am more than a little frustrated with Blogger or Live Writer…not even sure to blame this recurring problem on!
Recently, I received an email from a designer asking for advice on handling and caring for cut Phalaenopsis…her email read:
“I recently used [Phalaenopsis] in a wedding and had a lot of them bruise and become unusable, even with super-careful handling. It made the one stem I salvaged a pretty expensive item! So sad to see the other five stems go to waste, I really could have used them in the church décor!”
For advice, I turned to Janice at Precious Pear after seeing some of her gorgeous designs using seemingly flawless Phalaenopsis stems. Take a look…
all images via Precious Pear
Janice’s advice on taking care of Phalaenopsis or “Phals” as she calls them:
“One important tip is to avoid putting Phals in the cooler! They need a warm and humid environment so I usually store them indoors. The blooms are very delicate so avoid squishing or folding of the petals when storing. Also, I would mist them lightly with water a couple times per day. I try to make the bridal bouquet bright and early the morning of the wedding so I can keep all the other flowers fresh while avoiding putting the orchids in the cooler. If I need to put them in any centerpieces or large arrangements, then I strategically leave spaces in the arrangement and insert the water-picked Phal blooms right before I deliver. This has been working quite well for me to keep all the Phals in great condition for the weddings.”
Also… cut 1/4 inch from the stem and put in a clean vase of warm (100°F ) water upon arrival at your studio.
Thanks, Janice, for your advice! And, please, dear Botanical Brouhaha-reading designers, I’m counting on you to leave a comment with any other helpful hints you have for our designer regarding Phalaenopsis care…
One other item of business today…Belinda at Wild Acre is starting a Friday post detailing her flower growing and designing techniques…as well as information on her best garden performing plants. I don’t think you will want to miss these posts! I’m super excited about them…although, I’m sure the gorgeous photos and lists of great performing plants will be a bit of a frustration to this Texas gardener…especially as we are having consistent 100+ degree days and are experiencing a severe drought right about now. BUT, I’m still excited about Belinda’s Friday posts. Hope you’ll check them out, too!
Happy Wednesday…
image via Michael George
image via The Monkey Flower Group and Luke Snyder Studio
image via Ariella Chezar
image via Snapdragon's Garden and Wild Acre
image via Exquisite Designs
image via Flowerwild
image via Garden Party Flowers
image via Blush Floral Design
image via Studio Choo
image via Bloom by Anuschka
image via Jacqueline Ahne
image via Florali
image via Hilary Miles Flowers
image via The Monkey Flower Group and Luke Snyder Studio
Happy Tuesday!
P.S. Take a look at this excellent post on how to make a Delphinium Boutonniere…step-by-step…from our friends at Garden Party Flowers…what a treat!
image via Di Bezi Photography
image via Caroline Tran Photography
image via Isari Flower Studio
image via Martha Stewart
Hope you have a safe and wonderful 4th!
…of the 3-Day Françoise Weeks Wedding Workshop is…..drum-roll, please….
Laurie from Fleurie!!
Congratulations, Laurie….and thanks to all who entered. I was excited to see some new names pop up in the comments! I look forward to hearing about Laurie’s experiences with Françoise…think I see a follow-up post in my future.
Have a great July 4th weekend!
The Dress…
…two-piece lace, chiffon and taffeta dress set, strapless hand-beaded lace over taffeta A-line dress with gentle sweetheart neckline, ruched chiffon midriff, matching beaded lace bolero jacket with three-quarter length sleeves and ruched chiffon trim…from Mon Cheri…
The Bouquets…
Bouquet #1 (Krista Jon)
Bouquet #2 (Flowers by Carolyn)
Bouquet #3 (Salt Harbor Designs)
Which would you choose?
Be sure to check back here at noon to see who wins The Best Giveaway Yet!
Hope you have a great weekend!
