As I expand my knowledge of sustainable floristry practices, it makes my heart flutter knowing there’s been a surge in appreciation and love for dried florals. Once misunderstood, now weddings and stylings dedicate their entire design vision on making dried flowers, foliage and grasses the main focus. From the boho installations of pampas grass, to…
Floral Inspiration :: By the Seaside
A collector of “gizmos, whozits, whatzits & thingsmabobs“…a treasure trove of summer’s wonders. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been a collector of sorts. A child collecting seashells, tiny vintage trinkets, fairies and flowers, from fresh to dried petal. It’s all shaped who I am as a creative today. Summer is a…
Floral Inspiration :: A Minimalist Harvest of Florals & Vegetables
A summer harvest tale of garden tomatoes, herbs and florals blended in perfect harmony ….. I‘ve always been fascinated by the natural world, from childhood summers spent in Portugal on the countryside and on family farms surrounded by the intricate and simplistic beauty of Nature. It’s where I learned the influence, inspiration and life…
Floral Inspiration :: Singularity
Singularity. the use of one single bloom, one single color, to create one singular seasonal floral story. at least that is what I’d like to call it. when describing anything as singular, well I’d say that is quiet the compliment. to describe one as singularly anything … Singularity :: noun ; .. The state of being…
Floral Inspiration :: Groovy Sunset Textures
It’s all GROOVY baby … The 70s are having their moment again — from this Groovy Two’s Birthday and Boho Wedding — it will forever be one of those eras that continue to make a mark in our modern days, a time period full of style we can’t help but love revisiting! For this arrangement…
A Groovy Two’s Birthday with Colorful Sunset Hues
Where keeping disco alive! I didn’t have the intention of creating this much “70’s” related pieces, but I also never need a reason to create and be inspired by one of my favorite eras. And this pretty groovy two’s birthday from November, has patiently been waiting to be shared with you all! It’s always a…
Spring Styling :: A Disco Tea Party
If there was a “party theme” that best describes me, it would be a Disco Tea Party … one filled of soft rainbow hued blooms, a delicate explosion of psychedelic pastels, pretty vintage tea cups and colorful retro drinking glasses happily scattered amongst the disco ball reflections — ready to be filled by whatever spirit…
Floral Inspiration :: The Floral Champagne Tower
Champagne flutes are a more practical choice, but coupés are sexier. They were modeled after Marie Antoinette’s {breasts}. They are the ideal size and shape to deliver pleasure – Timothy from Emily in Paris … well that is the rumor, and the fact that rumor still persists, says something about the perceived sexiness of the…
Ikebana Floral Inspiration :: Winter Blues
Ikebana; the Japanese art of flower arranging that emphasizes form & balance — symbolizing the beauty & essence of all components in Nature working in harmony. Ikebana expresses strong emotions through its four principles of a fresh approach, movement, balance & harmony, while highlighting its three elements; line, color & mass. Ikebana designs use fewer…
Floral Inspiration :: A Lush Mix of Pretty Yellows & Pastel June Blooms
oh, how fleeting you always are sweet, darling June … It seems we’re all being kept too busy these days, and June, the one month I have a softer place in my heart for — and perhaps it is because I celebrate another dance around the sun a few days into the month — but…
