some recent work…
“Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’” ~Robin Williams
{bouquets by me!; photos by katie stoops)
spring flowers
Just a peek of an arrangement I put together yesterday using camellia, quince, pear tree blossoms, daffodils and bells of ireland — many of the flowers were gathered from our yard. This is my favorite time of year, when the quince, daffodils and camellias are in bloom and the buds on the spring trees are beginning to open!
flowers under glass
Although the designs by Raf Simons were the reason for the show, of course, and they were glorious and ladylike, I can’t stop staring at the flowers designed by Mark Colle, an Anthwerp-based florist, for the Fall 2012 Jil Sander collection. Encased in lucite boxes, Colle’s arrangements feel like modern day Dutch still lifes. Couldn’t you imagine these on display at a museum wedding?
that’s a wrap
I’m obsessed with the way bouquets are wrapped almost as much as the flowers in the bouquet. Presentation and detail are the thing — a unique ribbon tied in an original way makes the bouquet.
1 – Tara Guerard; 2 – spring bouquet; 3- orange bouquet photographed by Meg Smith and designed by Ariella Chezar via The Brides Cafe; 4 – classic bouquet photographed by Altura Studio via Style Me Pretty; 5 – designed by Amy Merrick; 6 – designed by Ariella Cheza
pretty pink & orange flowers…
…designed by Janie Medley and photographed by Adam Barnes for a June client. So lovely! Congrats Megan & Daniel!
dreamy flowers…
…by Amy Merrick, of Design*Sponge, An Apple a Day and Amy Merrick Flowers and Styling. The story of the design of Amy’s site that just launched this week is fascinating. I’m as much in love with Dutch still life paintings as she is. Love her inspiration and the way it came to life.
crushing on….
…this genius use of canvas bags for floral containers. Pretty to decorate with and easy for guests to tote home as favors at the end of the evening. Photography by Kate Headley; logo design on bag by Simplsong Design; event design + planning by Ritzy Bee Events; floral design by Amaryllis. Featured on Snippet & Ink.
obsessed with color
This year is no doubt the year of color! Loving all of the bright & happy spring arrangements we’ve been seeing lately.
1 – designed & photographed by chelsea fuss for project wedding; 2 – photographed by leslie shewring via decor8; 3 – once wed
farmers’ market inspired floral crates
We can’t wait for the farmers’ market to reopen. Fresh vegetables, yummy baked goods, beautiful, locally grown flowers…does it get any better? I love these farmers’ market inspired crates of flowers. Beautiful for a summertime wedding.
photos: We Like It Wild on Design Sponge; Carrie Patterson photography & Flower Hardware via The Brides Cafe; Carrie Patterson photography via Ruffled
romantic, rustic runners
Whether they’re made of bay leaf, laurel or magnolia leaves and whether they’re complemented by dahlia, garden roses or fruit, runners always look so lush and romantic.
photos: 1- Photographed by Meg Perotti via Camille Styles, originally featured on Style Me Pretty; 2- Runner designed by Lily Lodge; 3- Scott Clark Photography via Brooklyn Bride; 4- runners designed by Lily Lodge and photographed by Gertrude & Mabel via Martha Stewart Weddings; 5- Sunday Suppers, Saipua and paperfinger collaboration for Martha Stewart Living via paperfinger
