tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68102698772355406112024-03-14T00:44:39.584-07:00the daily petalThe Daily Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10237850958544501075noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810269877235540611.post-3167876906649401132013-11-29T18:55:00.001-08:002013-11-29T18:55:29.358-08:00PREVIEW POST - Photoshoot with Private Label By G<div style="text-align: left;">
I know I begin every post with saying I'm too busy to post, BUT it's true! Wedding season really ran past the norm. I had SIX weddings in November alone. I haven't even celebrated Thanksgiving yet...I swear! I'll be cooking on Tuesday since my husband and I both had to work. Anyone want to come for dinner? It's going to be a good one since I have so much to be thankful for this year =)</div>
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I finally got a chance to sit down and look through some photos. This year, I had the pleasure of designing bouquets for <a href="http://www.privatelabelbyg.com/">Private Label by G</a>. We've done multiple shoots together, so I have lots of photos to run through. Here is a preview of a few of my favorites right off the bat.</div>
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The Daily Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10237850958544501075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810269877235540611.post-8800556841079591542013-08-29T00:06:00.000-07:002013-08-29T00:08:48.592-07:00Vintage Rustic Elegance: A Muted Tone Wedding that'll Leave You Speechless<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Earlier this year, I posted a sneak peak of this gorgeous ceremony setup on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DailyPetal">The Daily Petal</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/DailyPetal"> Facebook </a>page and labelled it one of my favorite setups of 2012. I've been asked by many to show more photos from this event taken by the talented <a href="http://www.lydiachenphotography.com/">Lydia Chen</a>. </div>
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If I could preserve the overflowing vintage drawer of flowers and place it in my living room, I would do it in a heartbeat. It would probably prevent me from hiding miscellaneous junk in the drawers before I have a visitor in my home =) This lovely couple allowed me the liberty of propping and deciding the elements of the tablescape. They asked that I include a unity candle within the setup. Can you spot it? Where's Waldo??? </div>
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The main unity candle was created by using a hurricane on top of a vintage candlestick and enhanced with a ring of flowers. From the mason jar aisle decor to the galvanized bucket filled with babies breath, the rustic feel of this wedding was never lost in translation.</div>
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An unexpected touch of airplants were incorporated into the bridal bouquet. It definitely gave this wedding an unexpected edge amongst a year filled with pastel weddings.The Daily Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10237850958544501075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810269877235540611.post-56533886415956454222013-07-08T08:00:00.000-07:002013-07-08T08:00:05.487-07:00A Purple Bouquet Fit for Happily Ever After<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If only I could invent a machine that could lengthen the day by just a few hours, then maybe...just maybe...I could write a blog entry every now and then =) The good news is I have lots of new designs to share that I have yet to post. The bad news is I don't have time to invent the machine!<br />
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Let's start out by introducing this stunning purple beauty, I'd like to think, came straight out of a romance novel. With such a strong supporting cast (like hyacinth, freesia, and sweet peas), it is surprising that lilac still rises as the heroine by leaps and bounds. It creates movement with every turn of the page and exudes such a feeling of romance that will undoubtedly lead to a happily ever after.The Daily Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10237850958544501075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810269877235540611.post-59573536727408001852013-01-01T21:26:00.000-08:002013-01-23T13:13:28.268-08:00Floral Fireworks: A Modern Turquoise and Orange Centerpiece<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy New Year, Everyone! There was no better way to launch the new year than with this explosive centerpiece, which I humbly consider an art piece. I designed it to have structure and significance while still displaying incredible movement and flow. In every respect, it parallels fireworks with its movement (upwards, downwards, sideways and all around), pops of color, and element of surprise. I wish everyone a happy, productive, and successful 2013!
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I just got done prepping for my last event of the year...and a great year it has been! I'll post photos from that event once I get them. My schedule has caused me to neglect my poor blog (again!), but I hope you guys have been checking out The <a href="http://www.facebook.com/DailyPetal">Daily Petal's Facebook page</a> for quick updates and sample photos. The good news is that I have lots of photos and entries I'll be able to share with you starting with this beautiful September wedding at Riley's Apple Farm in Oak Glen. Nestled at the top of a winding trail, a peacefully beautiful ceremony site awaited my arrival. With goats baaing in the background, I was totally in my element...I grew up on a farm! <br />
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I am still dreaming about her bouquet. The trailing Pierres Japonica adds such effortless beauty. I only wish they were available year round. I played with textures and tones to give an all white bouquet interest. We used shepherds hooks and mason jars down the aisle. The mason jar centerpieces were reused at their reception which was in a [drum roll, please]...barn! This was truly heaven for me. All in all, the surroundings played a huge part and I couldn't have asked for a more peaceful day designing in the country. Next time I'll leave time for apple cider and pie.
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BUT, I needed to take a little break, so I wanted to post a vibrant tropical bouquet I designed last month for <a href="http://www.roguebride.com/">Rogue Bride</a>. <br />
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It's easy to be drawn in by the vibrant colors, the papery texture of the bouganvillia, the fluttery petals of the, oh so exotic, gloriosa lilies, and [don't forget] the intricate beaded handle...so perfect for a non-traditional Rogue Bride. <br />
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P.S. If you need a little dose of The Daily Petal when I'm not blogging, check out <a href="http://www.facebook.com/DailyPetal">The Daily Petal on Facebook</a>. Sometimes, I'll post images there since it's much quicker.The Daily Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10237850958544501075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810269877235540611.post-16487816509989114212012-03-12T10:00:00.000-07:002012-03-12T10:00:03.054-07:00Vintage Pastel and Turquoise Wedding<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last I checked, flowers didn't exist in turquoise, teal or Tiffany blue, so it's always a challenge to incorporate this ever-so-popular color into floral design. This magnificent color that is not quite blue and not quite green is undeniably one of the hues of the decade, thanks to a popular jewelry retailer. I decided to incorporate my love of turquoise, with my other faves--vintage lace, pastels, garden roses, ranunculus and anemonies. Voila! The Daily Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10237850958544501075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810269877235540611.post-73976111347431442412012-03-10T22:19:00.000-08:002012-03-10T22:19:30.805-08:00Perfectly Pink, Peach and Pastel: A Charming Romantic Centerpiece<br />
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"WELCOME," says this perfect array of pastels presented in the form of a breathtaking guest sign-in table piece. Appropriately set in a beautiful residence on top of the Santa Monica mountains, the
soft pink, peach, ivory and green blooms whisper sentiments of romance
and purity through a stunning marriage of roses, tulips, hydrangeas and
peonies, balanced by cascades of sweet peas and pierres
japonica. At any angle, this centerpiece drew the guests in and gave
them a glimpse of the pastel charm the rest of the wedding had in store
for them...and the rest is history.The Daily Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10237850958544501075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810269877235540611.post-91841624469578990482012-01-30T10:24:00.000-08:002012-01-30T10:24:43.653-08:00Distinctive Tropical Bouquet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Tropical flowers have been my muse this month and they really inspire
distinctive designs. They easily take center stage with their unusual
shape, unmatched coloration, and sturdy structure. The added bonus is that they are extremely hardy--perfect for the hustle and bustle of any wedding!<br />
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mimics the appearance of a coral reef. Give your wedding a modern, bright twist with these bold flowers.The Daily Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10237850958544501075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810269877235540611.post-70706517794001751642012-01-19T00:45:00.000-08:002012-01-19T08:11:20.821-08:00The Daily Petal Featured on Hindsight Bride!<br />
Back in October, I was honored that the <a href="http://roguebride.com/">Rogue Bride</a> featured some of my designs and opinions in a clever story about the alternatives to peonies, mason jars and macaroons when she was a guest blogger for <a href="http://hindsightbride.com/">Hindsight Bride</a>. Check out the full
feature <a href="http://hindsightbride.com/2011/10/12/peonies-mason-jars-macarons-alternatives/#axzz1iHtFSJyh">here</a>.<br />
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Also check out the <a href="http://www.roguebride.com/">Rogue Bride</a>, herself. The name says it all...she definitely deviates from the norm and that intrigues me.</div>The Daily Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10237850958544501075noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810269877235540611.post-51933166287592411412012-01-04T16:22:00.001-08:002012-01-19T08:12:40.507-08:00Katie and Aaron's ORANGE AND LIME green wedding<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A refreshing squeeze of orange and lime cleanses the wedding palette with a fruitful blend of modern simplicity, whimsy and charm. Orange dahlias, ranunculus, and tulips with accents of green hypericum and carefully placed mini persimmon branches added tanginess to the citrus mix. Pucker up and dare to try this vibrant color scheme for your summer or fall event.</div>
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The fun-loving nature of Aaron and Katie are beautifully captured through the clicks of <a href="http://www.figlewiczphotography.com/">Figlewicz Photography</a>. Check out more photos from the wedding <a href="http://figlewiczphotography.com/blog/los-verdes-golf-course-katie-aaron-palos-verdes-wedding-photographers/1809/">here</a>.</div>The Daily Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10237850958544501075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810269877235540611.post-70068534450169761382012-01-01T23:50:00.000-08:002012-01-02T00:48:54.612-08:00The Daily Petal Featured on Style Me Pretty!<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Happy New Year!</span></i> I wanted to start the new year by blogging about one of the highlights of 2011--being featured on Style Me Pretty's Little Black Book. You can check out the full feature <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2011/11/08/los-angeles-filipino-wedding-from-kristeen-labrot-phoebe-joy">here</a>.<br />
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Thank you to Kristeen of <a href="http://blog.kristeenlabrotevents.com/2011/11/aurora-eugene-featured-on-style-me-pretty/">Kristeen LaBrot Events</a> for coordinating such a wonderful event and submitting the beautiful photographs captured by <a href="http://phoebejoyphotography.com/blog/2011/09/villa-del-sol-doro-eugene-aurora-wedding.html">Phoebe Joy Photography</a>.</div>
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The Scene: Bookstore<br />
My Mission: Finding an inspirational floral design book <br />
The Problem: Didn't know what section to look in<br />
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I scan the walls for the department heading not once, but TWICE. I walked over to the section that I thought best described what I do as a floral designer--Art/Design Techniques! I looked through all the books in this section not once, but TWICE. I guess, only graphic design is considered an "Art Technique." I felt lost. Where could the books for my craft be? I ask for help. There they were, in very limited quantities under "Hobbies!"...very subjective, in my opinion =)<br />
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The placement of the yellow mini calla lilies had to be carefully designed. Coral peonies gave an unexpected pop of color. Craspedia was used to offset the fluffy texture of the white hydrangea and lisianthus and for its inherent whimsical quality. </div>
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I tell this story only in good fun. It was sad to hear when I talked to a sales rep at the bookstore that they took out the floral design section for lack of books in that category. I hope you guys enjoyed my story...and my art.</div>
The Daily Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10237850958544501075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810269877235540611.post-52672075175914930052011-08-27T01:49:00.000-07:002011-08-27T02:05:15.678-07:00THE Peony CenterpieceI have 10 minutes. Just doing a drive-by blog entry!...because I've missed my blog and haven't had the time to tend to it : { I was just thumbing through my files and came upon a set of pics of something I designed a while back. The photos were taken by Smith at Smith Photography (check out his work on <a href="http://www.spphotostudio.com/">www.spphotostudio.com</a>).<br />
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Nothing beats a close-up shot of peonies. My ten minutes are up.<br />
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Doesn't this combination of color take the blues out of your life?? The Daily Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10237850958544501075noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810269877235540611.post-60850751820763951202011-06-01T21:07:00.000-07:002011-06-01T21:23:51.894-07:00Peacock Feather Wedding Done Simple<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Peacock feathers display an undeniable mix of color that has so much depth even the best box of Crayolas would be envious. They make a statement with very little effort. It is no wonder why they swept the wedding scene in 2010.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xfjz0YW-Ggc/TecFrooppjI/AAAAAAAAAYo/m2Ca5cDao64/s1600/garcia_0736b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xfjz0YW-Ggc/TecFrooppjI/AAAAAAAAAYo/m2Ca5cDao64/s320/garcia_0736b.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>Usually, peacock feathers are added to arrangements that are already over-the-top and there's no arguing the beauty of this ornate style of design. However, I wanted to mimic the simplicity and elegance of the feathers in Orchid and Tony's wedding. As a couple, their interaction was so natural and effortless and their floral choices reflected this.<br />
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In the bridal bouquet, green cymbidiums played the starring role with hydrangea, narcissus, and an unexpected spiral eucalyptus as the secondary players. Hints of peacock feathers are seen throughout the bouquet without overpowering the flowers. <br />
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Being that flowers are like my children, it's hard for me to pick favorites. So, it's our little secret that anemones and lilacs are crawling to top of the list. (Sorry "my little" peony and orchid, you now have competition!). <br />
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My purple Winter/Spring bouquet of anemones, lilacs, hyacinth and viburnum display these two favorites quite nicely. Anemones exhibit an understated elegance that I'm naturally drawn toward. The dark centers command attention, while the petals add softness and a touch of femininity. They are quite versatile and can easily be dressed up or down...although, even in the most casual of bouquets, they still uphold a certain level of elegance and polish. Anemones are major players in filling the rare blue and purple color category (which wins them extra Brownie points in my book) and they also exist in red and white.<br />
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</div>Lilacs are equally stunning and offer the bonus of a lovely fragrance. They do have a larger price tag, but even the best impersonators [of these flowers] cannot match their effortless beauty. They have an abundance of random florets, but they don't appear to be clutter in a bouquet, which completely intrigues me.<br />
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If you happen to have a purple wedding at the beginning or end of the year, adopt these two extraordinary flowers into your family of wedding flowers and you won't be disappointed. I won't tell Little Miss Lisianthus, Hydrangea, or Roses that you have found their replacements. It's our little secret!The Daily Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10237850958544501075noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810269877235540611.post-21670123999704319772011-02-25T12:07:00.000-08:002011-02-25T14:38:56.373-08:00Not Your Grandmother's Vintage Bouquet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cRD8isC2wEQ/TV7NMnUVSoI/AAAAAAAAAYE/DZ1dzOROSB8/s1600/vintage+bouquet_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cRD8isC2wEQ/TV7NMnUVSoI/AAAAAAAAAYE/DZ1dzOROSB8/s320/vintage+bouquet_1.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><br />
If we were to play Word Association and you were to say "vintage wedding," I would respond with "<i>intrigued</i>"...oooh, ooh...or "endless possibilities." Nowadays, things are much cooler if they are old and I'm wholeheartedly jumping on that bandwagon (with a disclaimer listing a million exceptions, of course). It's undeniable that character is inherently in all things laden with rust and chipped paint, giving us a glimpse of the journey it has traversed.<br />
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Every bouquet I design evokes a certain feeling and takes me on an interesting journey. This particular one is set during a time when life still felt slow through the eyes of an innocent little girl sifting through her grandmother's linen closet eager to play dress-up. I picture her engulfed in large ruffly petticoats, long strands of pearls reaching her slightly turned in kneecaps, inching along in over sized white high heeled shoes. <br />
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So many elements in this bouquet add to the feeling of innocence from the fresh color of the two-toned, blush and green tulips, the abundance of soft petals from the ranunculus, garden roses and spray roses, to the presence of underdeveloped, green sprouting blackberries and ranuncula buds. The addition of the lace wrap finished off with a vintage broach completes the story beautifully.<br />
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I'm back! The flu bug hit me for over two weeks!<br />
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Recently, I participated in a bridal show where I had an opportunity to showcase my designs and meet great new clients. It's hard for me to pick favorites since all my designs feel like my "little babies," but this one is somewhere close to the top of the list (don't tell any of its siblings!). It has so much texture and depth without appearing busy, inherently giving it a lush, elegant and polished feel.<br />
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My favorite flower in the mix is hands down the red garden roses with its intricate petal structure closely resembling a peony (with a similar, but slightly lower price tag). What do you think the little fluffy guys are that's filling in the negative space? Yes, carnations! If used correctly, they definitely can enhance a design. <br />
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Last month, I gave you a sneak preview of a contemporary, lemon yellow wedding I did back in September for a very charming couple, Regina and Rowel. I'm finally getting a chance to post the official photos even though Jordana from <a href="http://www.hazelnutphotography.com/">Hazelnut Photography</a> was kind enough to immediately send them upon receiving my request. Click on the link to check out more of her stunning photography and if my communications with her are even a small hint of how it is to work with her, you will be in for a delightful surprise. <br />
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For the ultra-modern church, I designed two pieces to flank the front of the church using manzanita branches, orchid plants, China mums and aquabeads. <br />
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The Bride's bouquet was made of white cymbidium orchids and miniature calla lilies. <br />
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The reception was kept clean and simple with pave arrangements at different heights. Each table had a different combination of yellow flowers.<br />
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Following this wedding, I was obsessed with designing in bright yellow for a while. It's such a cheerful, clean and modern color to use. Also, I didn't want to forget to mention their wonderful wedding coordinator <a href="http://www.weddingplannerla.com/">Abby LaDuke</a> who was awesome to work with, as well. Congratulations, Regina and Rowel! The Daily Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10237850958544501075noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810269877235540611.post-57910585360896826172010-12-21T10:43:00.000-08:002010-12-21T11:19:37.328-08:00Reinventing the Succulent Corsage Wheel<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kfV4U3ddM6c/TRD1lvZvOAI/AAAAAAAAAW4/2ldLFIqb7nM/s1600/succulentfeathercorsage.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kfV4U3ddM6c/TRD1lvZvOAI/AAAAAAAAAW4/2ldLFIqb7nM/s400/succulentfeathercorsage.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553208369276205058" border="0" /></a><br />So, here is the succulent corsage I promised last week to post. There's quite a few unique elements to this design, which I don't usually like to pile on all at once. However, since green usually serves as a neutral color, it allowed me leeway for extra "items." The black accents sandwich the entire corsage instead of being placed throughout the design, so they enhance rather than make it busy.<br /><br />In terms of the flowers, I used small succulents, scabiosa pods and grevillea. I avoided any large focal flower to stray farther away from the traditional corsage (as the bride had requested). The size of this little guy is probably not much more than a couple of inches, which to me is the ideal size for contemporary personal flowers. Being that it is a pin-on corsage, the added bonus is that the lighter weight is more wearable.<br /><br />This corsage may not fit everyone's aesthetic, but the design is something that most can appreciate.The Daily Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10237850958544501075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810269877235540611.post-85472215651670918862010-12-14T23:46:00.000-08:002010-12-15T01:02:55.733-08:00Not Just Another Succulent Boutonniere<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kfV4U3ddM6c/TQh0exIKjEI/AAAAAAAAAWw/WeWVlEpYib8/s1600/Flowers.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kfV4U3ddM6c/TQh0exIKjEI/AAAAAAAAAWw/WeWVlEpYib8/s400/Flowers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550814612666616898" border="0" /></a>I've been staring at a file on my computer labeled, "Photos to be Posted." The last three and a half months have been a wedding frenzy, so blog entries were put on the back burner. Since I drank coffee before teaching my class tonight, I am now wide awake at 1am and able to tackle an item (or two) in this folder. <br /><br />Back in October, an awesome bride allowed me the liberty to free design her corsages and boutonnieres based on a few inspirational photos. The results were some of my favorite creations to date. I picked my favorite boutonniere and my favorite corsage and I think they both deserve their own spotlight, so I'm posting them in separate entries.<br /><br />I've done many succulent boutonniere designs, but this particular one stuck out because it had so much charm. Two different types of succulents were used adorned with a couple pearl shell buttons and a ribbon stem tie. It was dainty, clean and simple and very much in-line with the purple and green color scheme in a way that seemed intentional, but not "in your face." <br /><br />I actually love the decor of the entire wedding, so I'm still waiting for the official photos from the photographer to post the rest of the wedding flowers. The wedding was held at <a href="http://www.themountainmermaid.com">The Mountain Mermaid</a> in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Topanga</span> Canyon--my venue soul mate! Between the mismatched vintage furniture (side note: I believe I prepped the flowers on a vintage autopsy table...at least that was what I was told), the numerous varieties of succulents growing on the premises, and feeling the serenity and the calm away from the city, I was in heaven. It provided for many great photo ops. <br /><br />Stay tuned for its corsage cousin.The Daily Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10237850958544501075noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810269877235540611.post-59719227231696854662010-12-08T18:14:00.000-08:002010-12-08T21:00:23.997-08:00The Un-Christmas WreathAlmost my entire life, I thought wreaths were for old-ER (Please don't get offended. I'll dig myself out of this hole in a sec!), more traditional people. I didn't dislike them. They just weren't for me. This year, I was challenged to teach a Fall/Winter Holiday Floral Design course where I came up with a wreath design that has inspired me to brainstorm even more unconventional wreath ideas. Now, my only concern is, do I have enough doors to display them on???<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kfV4U3ddM6c/TQBhLgy025I/AAAAAAAAAWY/d23sXTLANng/s1600/Fall%2BChristmas%2BWreath.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 363px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kfV4U3ddM6c/TQBhLgy025I/AAAAAAAAAWY/d23sXTLANng/s400/Fall%2BChristmas%2BWreath.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548541591330020242" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kfV4U3ddM6c/TQBdim4X8WI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/SOlhvgXTlLM/s1600/Fallwreath_1v2.jpg"><br /></a>I came up with a concept that was <span style="font-style: italic;">budget-friendly</span>, yet still unique and contemporary. We started by wrapping the soaked Oasis wreath foam 3/4 of the way with almost 200 ft of jute twine. This is somewhat of a tedious process fighting against the tangled mess of twine, yet it's so worth it in the end. (Hint: If you keep the jute in its original roll, it will make it easier and lessen the chances of developing unwanted knots). We then proceeded to design with fresh flowers in the lower 1/4 of exposed foam. I chose a fall coloration utilizing yellow Fuji mums (similar to spider mums), bright orange spray roses, deep red spray roses and berzillia accented with red grevillea and tiny sprays of gold tip cedar. The grevillea adds movement to an otherwise stagnant design.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kfV4U3ddM6c/TQBhL3c2wyI/AAAAAAAAAWg/hrXHEi4k8Po/s1600/Fallwreath_9.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kfV4U3ddM6c/TQBhL3c2wyI/AAAAAAAAAWg/hrXHEi4k8Po/s400/Fallwreath_9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548541597411885858" border="0" /></a><br />During the class, one of my students asked, "Is going through the tediousness of wrapping the twine worth it since you can only enjoy the fresh flowers for a short period of time?" My answer is yes, knowing that I would be taking photos of it and enjoying it for a lifetime.The Daily Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10237850958544501075noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810269877235540611.post-49720771193978435562010-11-18T10:05:00.000-08:002010-11-18T10:48:05.935-08:00Sneak Preview: 1940's Themed Wedding<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kfV4U3ddM6c/TOV0DTaYIDI/AAAAAAAAAWI/6AeVdbasSKI/s1600/Collages1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kfV4U3ddM6c/TOV0DTaYIDI/AAAAAAAAAWI/6AeVdbasSKI/s400/Collages1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540962516648599602" border="0" /></a>Here's another wedding that I wanted to give you a sneak peak at while I'm waiting for the photos from the photographer. I knew the bride (and her, oh so reliable, Maid of Honor) would be great to work with, when our actual meeting took 15 minutes a week prior to her wedding date! My creativity tends to flourish armed with such trust. Since it was a 40's theme, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to create the feather fan bouquet that I've always wanted to design. The bride was immediately on board and the rest is history.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kfV4U3ddM6c/TOVy8WsyLII/AAAAAAAAAVo/MllmKyMPCjQ/s1600/Collages2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kfV4U3ddM6c/TOVy8WsyLII/AAAAAAAAAVo/MllmKyMPCjQ/s400/Collages2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540961297760398466" border="0" /></a>The Daily Petalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10237850958544501075noreply@blogger.com0