Summer Dahlia Centerpiece
Summer is in full swing and that means my favorite summer flower, the dahlia, is back! I love local dahlias because they come in numerous shapes, sizes, and incredible colors. The cafe au lait dahlia in particular has been very well loved over the last few years in...
Succulent Terrarium
It has been years since I have made a terrarium and I forgot how much fun it can be! It is like landscaping in miniature. Succulents, moss, stones, interesting pieces of driftwood and twigs all make for beautiful terrarium ingredients. They are a more modern...
Wedding Trends for 2015
Today's blog post is about wedding trends for 2015. I recently asked Women of Weddings member Anne Pollock of Party Mood to share some of her thoughts on this year's trends. Party Mood creates swoon worthy weddings and events with unique ideas, styling expertise,...
Seasonal Flower Alliance
The seasonal flower alliance was started by Erin of Floret Flower Farm. It is all about playing with flowers that are local and in season. In past years she has had people and fans post links of their seasonal arrangements to her blog. But this year all you have to do...
Garden Tea Party Wedding at Villa Marco Polo Inn
Jody Nay of Wallpaper Photography had a great vision for her garden tea party wedding at Victoria's Villa Marco Polo Inn last summer. I had never met Jody before and soon after our first meeting I knew she would be a fun bride to work with. I love meeting people who...
DIY Spring Flower Arrangement For Under $10.00
It is lilac season!! It doesn't last long so NOW is the time to make this bouquet. I have mixed $10.00 worth of grocery store flowers that are readily available in spring with some fresh garden lilacs and hosta leaves. What you will need for this arrangement is the...
Flower Friday – Ranunculus
Do you feel like you have been seeing a lot more ranunculus these days? They are giving garden roses a run for their money if you ask me. The size of some of the ranunculus we are seeing from Japan and Italy are incredible! They come in a whole rainbow of beautiful...
Flower Friday – Muscari
Muscari, also commonly known as grape hyacinth is one of my favorite spring flowers in the garden. Like most spring flowering bulbs, the planting time for muscari is fall. Choose a site with avarage soil that drains well. Grape hyacinth bulbs will rot if planted in a...
Simple Spring Flower Crown
Here is a simple flower crown made from spring blossoms which I sewed together with just a thread and needle. I've always loved simplicity and am a strong believer in less is more. Photography: Deanna McCollum Photography Hair and Make up: Sharon Rai Hair and Makeup...
Flowers in Your Hair on Your Wedding Day
Flower crowns are still a very popular choice for brides and flowers girls. And they can add a serious wow factor to your overall wedding day style. If you feel like a flower crown just doesn't fit your wedding day look, but still love the idea of flowers in your hair...