About eight years ago, I was in flowers school in Holland at the Boerma Institute studying to get my diploma in Advanced Dutch Floral Design. I remember this one day when I was stuck…had no idea what I wanted to make. We had learned a new technique, but I didn’t know where to start with my design. So I cried a little, took some deep...
There are so many reasons to love lilac; its texture, beautiful smell, and whispy and romantic appearance are just a few reasons we love incorporating it into events and arrangements. It comes in various shades of white, purple and pink and sometimes even a soft green. Its strong stems make it ideal for arrangements, but can also make it difficult for it...
There’s something so special about garden roses, from their texture to their smell, and the diverse colors in which they come. I honestly can’t get enough! One of my favorite parts of using them is unpacking them from their boxes and anxiously awaiting them to open and flourish as they sit in buckets. Each rose color varies and has it’s unique style and...
We love a natural style wedding and event… and greenery is such a huge part of that for us! There are so many options out there that fit so many styles. For instance, palm leaves and monstera leaves are fitting for a tropical theme or Hollywood Regency style. The bright green pops! When we style an event with a garden theme we love sprigs of mint, rosemary...
Sweet peas have such an endearing name already we can’t not love them! These little flowers with their curly texture and shape similar to that of a butterfly are the perfect way to add some fun texture to any arrangement, or as you can see they can stand perfectly on their own. They come in every color except true yellow, from red to lavender,...
There are so many reasons we use and love lisianthus and why we’re sharing it on the blog today. These little flowers are hardy and have so many off-shoots per stem…a florist’s dream. They come in shades of white, yellow-green, peach, pink, blush, lavender, and deep purple. As you can see in our photo above, they can have an antique tone...
