Beautiful Boutonnieres

 

image via Holly Heider Chapple Flowers

image via Beautiful Blooms

image via Krista Jon

image via Flourish Designs

image via Laura Miller Designs

image via Beautiful Blooms

image via The Flower Studio

image via Honey and Poppies

image via Heavenly Blooms

image via Natalie Bowen Designs

image via Bella Flora

Two things before I sign off for today…

One, you have to check out the new Blush Floral Design website…it’s beautiful, Beth!

And, two, yesterday I got this email and Pinterest photo link from Janice:

“Amy, girl, this is what your stairway to Heaven will look like.”

I hope she’s right!

Happy Thursday…

tournon-sur-rhone

I'm barely back in Texas, yet in just two weeks I'll be headed to Geneva and hopping on a train to Tournon-sur-Rhone in southern France for my dear friend Nancy's wedding. At least I think I'll be headed there via train. I haven't yet looked into to see if that is actually possible. And, oops, I haven't actually booked my flight. It's on today's agenda along with a list of random other things to do including investigating trekking groups in Tanzania and writing a script for a foodie show on the Thai Food Network.



In the meantime, what to wear to the wedding? To me, these seem quite fitting for the event. We'll see what actually materializes.



Thinking about it...

Strapless Floral Dress, Deoma's Boutique

Woven Clutch, Modcloth

Chameleon Heels, Anthropoligie



Thinking about it...

Gathering Breeze Dress, Anthropologie

A Million Sparks Clutch, Anthropologie

Chelsea Green Heels, Ruche

Working Designer Wednesday: Floral Preservative

Let’s talk about conditioning our flowers…after all, if they aren’t properly conditioned, they aren’t much good for arranging. I know every designer has his/her preferences and I’ll share mine if you promise to share yours!

My favorite conditioning products include:

1. Quick Dip

~Reduces water stress on cut flowers.

~Helps prevent premature bending, wilting, and stem plugging. Ready-to-use, no-mix, citric-acid solution. Just dip bottom 2" of flower stems into solution for one second prior to placing in Floralife Fresh Flower Food.

2. Floralife Crystal Clear Flower Food

~Mix 4 pumps to one gallon of water

~Makes 240 quarts

~No waiting for the powder to dissolve with this solution

3. Floralife Clear Crowning Glory

~spray-on liquid shield for cut flowers, foliage greens, and both needle and broad-leafed evergreens. Keeps designed vase or foam arrangements fresher, maximizing their beauty.

Now, I hope you’ll share your favorite conditioning products…I’m interested to see what everyone else uses…

Have a great Wednesday!

Green Bouquets

images above via JL Designs

image via Just Bloomed

image via Holly Heider Chapple Flowers

image via Clementine Posy

image via Jamie Delaine Photography

image via Hazelnut Photography

image via The Monkey Flower Group

image via Jacqueline Ahne

image via Erin Volante Floral

image via Honey and Poppies

image via The Flower Lab

image via Anne Appleman Flowers and Kuperberg Photography

Happy Tuesday!

 

Multi-Piece Centerpieces

I usually prefer these to single arrangements…actually, I prefer a mix of both at a reception or party because it adds interest to have the variety. But, if I had to choose, I would probably go with the multi-piece centerpiece…

image via Sonia Events and Curtis Dahl Photographers

image via Robbie Honey

image via Honey and Poppies

image via Heavenly Blooms

image via Brandon Kidd Photography

image via Honey and Poppies and Ala

image via The Cutting Garden

image via JL Designs

image via White Lilac Inc.

image via Krista Jon

image via Jen Kroll Photography

What about you? Do you have a preference…multi-piece vs. single centerpiece…or do you like a mixture of both?

Hope your week is off to a great start!

 

Which Bouquet?

The Dress…

…the Blushing Crinoline Sheath by Bhldn…Hopelessly romantic, from the floor-grazing tulle that peeks out from its hand-embroidered and appliquéd top skirts to the twisted spaghetti straps and crisscrossing back…sun-kissed blush colors the textured sheath…$1000.00…

The Bouquets…

Bouquet #1 (Flora Nova)

 

Bouquet #2 (Jessica’s Country Flowers)

Bouquet #3 (Fleuri De Di)

Which would you choose?

Peonies

For all the peony lovers out there…and I know there are many…enjoy!

image via Jose Villa Photography

image via McKenzie Powell

image via Krista Jon

image via Holly Heider Chapple Flowers

image via Pink Twig

image via Ashley Maxwell Photography

Have a favorite color of peony?

Ok, now…no one left advice for the folks at Garden Party Flowers on which ribbon printer to purchase (see yesterday’s post). Please help us out if you have any knowledge in the ribbon printer department…we need you because I have never used one…

Happy Thursday!