Our Newest Model Recruit

Niles, our newest model. He was such a ham when he came to spend a few hours out side in the sunshine with me.  He practically begged me to let him model our boutonnieres.

He has a few different moves and poses

His white tummy was such a great backdrop

Rustic dahlia boutonniere

Amaranth and safflower boutonniere

Rudbeckia, cat's paw (grass) and dusty miller 

Succulents, amaranth, and dusty miller

Rustic wine boutonniere with fountain grass, string of pearls, a wine cork 

What a great shoot! Thank you Niles :)

Bouquet Stem Wraps

I think we have definitely entered into our Indian Summer here on the central coast. So a fun indoor activity with the fans set on high over the weekend was to practice different stem wrapping techniques and designs. Floral designers usually have a habit of saving cardboard paper towel rolls to decorate and often times use as props in photos and on sets. Of course, one would not even imagine of using a paper towel roll as the base of a bridal bouquet for a real bride; but they can play their part.

Plum, Wine & Bubblegum

Top-view of Bridal bouquet 

We used some interesting plant material that fulfilled the unique color scheme. Amaranth, oxalis, liatrus, and lilies just to name a few!

Plum, wine, and bubblegum pink Bridal bouquet

Bridal bouquet

Beautiful pinks, beautiful flowers, beautiful light.

Vintage Romantic

I love the vintage glam of the crystals we
popped in the bouquets and arrangements

Bridal BQ catching the morning rays

Vintage Glam

Crystal and coral boutonnieres

Corsages and headpieces relied mainly on the natural beauty of the
roses along with some sparkly accents

Vintage glam roses and sparklies for the tablescape