Friday, 20 May 2011

Which Bouquet?

I can’t imagine a more comfortable wedding dress…or a more reasonable price…

The Dress…

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…the JS Boutique Beaded Crisscross Matte Jersey Gown…at Nordstrom…

The Bouquets…

Bouquet #1 (Park Place Design)

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Bouquet #2 (Soiree Floral)

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Bouquet #3 (by Botanica)

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Which would you choose?

Now…guess how much the dress costs…

$178.00

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, 19 May 2011

Loopty Loops Of Grass

I’ve always loved the playfulness and movement these loops bring to a bouquet or arrangement…

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image via Jacqueline Ahne

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image via Natalie Bowen Designs

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image via Willow Haven Florist and Orange Girl Photographs

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image via Atelier Joya

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image via Empty Vase

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image via Merci New York

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image via Soulflower

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image via La Petite Fleur and Frozen Music Studios Photography

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image via Pygmalian Design

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image via La Partie Events

I love to see the variety of ways different designers dream up to use the same element…each unique…each a reflection of the designer’s personality. What do you think of these loopty loops?

By the way, Holly Heider Chapple Flowers has a new blog and you just have to check it out if you haven’t already. I’ve never seen a blog quite like it…you can actually make your own inspiration board just by clicking on the pictures on her blog! Yesterday, she featured another of my favorite designers, Liz at Fleurology…stop over if you get a chance today. I know she’d love it!

Happy Thursday, Ya’ll!

 

Wednesday, 18 May 2011

Working Designer Wednesday: Wedding Show Displays

Need inspiration for your next wedding show display? I love these…

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image via Krista Jon 

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image via Park Place Design 

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image via Krista Jon

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image via Springwell Gardens 

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image via Azalea Floral Design

As always, I would love for you to email me and tell me about your experiences in this great flower business…we all benefit from shared experiences.

Happy Wednesday!

Tuesday, 17 May 2011

Beautiful Bouquet Handles

One way to spot a fabulous floral designer…the attention to detail doesn’t stop with the flowers…

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image via Holly Heider Chapple Flowers

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image via Clementine Posy

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image via Holly Heider Chapple Flowers

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image via Stoneblossom

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image via Simply Bloom Photography

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image via Beautiful Blooms

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image via Bella Flora

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image via Justin & Mary Marantz 

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image via Justin & Mary Marantz

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image via Hana Floral Design

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image via Park Place Design

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image via Botanica

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image via Fantasy Floral

I feel so fortunate for the opportunity to feature amazing designers day after day!

Happy Tuesday…

Monday, 16 May 2011

Astilbe

I’m a sucker for these feathery spikes…

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image via The Floral Lab and Sweet and Saucy

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image via Cashmere Designs

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image via Holly Vesecky Floral Stylist and Sweet and Saucy

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image via Soiree Floral

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image via Floral Verde

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image via Martha Stewart

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image Denise Fasanello 

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image via Martha Stewart

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image via Jessica Claire Photography and Arrangements

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image via Flora Nova

Hope your week is off to a great start!

 

Friday, 13 May 2011

Which Bouquet?

The Dress…

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…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)

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#2 (Planet Flowers)

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#3 (Arrangements)

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Which would you choose?

Hope you have a great weekend! Thanks for stopping by this week…you know how much it means to me…

And The Winner Is…

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!