More from the pink wedding - these were some of the large arrangements we did for the entry and buffet. Very dramatic with ti leaf and beargrass loops. The massive arrangement at the bottom was part of a pair that went atop 8ft columns at the ceremony. A perfect backdrop for a celebration!
Here is that lovely wedding we did last weekend (I say we as I was fortunate enough to have some wonderful help!). This wedding was all about hot pink and loops - mixed with chartreuse. The bouquets had aspedistra loops, Hot Lady roses, Biedermier garden roses, green cymbidium orchids, and gerberas. That shot of the dining room shows how jam packed it was with flowers all around. Did I mention I am ready to grow into the shop space and out of my dining room???
20 rose centerpieces as well. the bottom arrangement was for the lounge area - lots of movement with Biedermier roses, green hydrangea, kermit poms, and those beargrass loops.
The bride looked lovely in a vintage inspired dress and the groom had a brown suit with a pink and brown striped tie - perfect. I only wish we could have stayed to see The Stolen Sweets play - one of my fav swing bands...
Several years ago I went to a holiday sale and saw the lovely work of this ceramicist Jennifer Anable. I thought about those little cups with delicate flowers many times over. So when I heard she was having a studio sale and moving I said - it's time to bring some of these flowery gals home. Here are a few of the inspiring pieces I got on Saturday. I wish her all the best in her new journey.
Wonderful stock that has just arrived at Installations Antiques in Houston...
Mc Master & Storm of Greenville, Ohio just launched their webstore on Friday and there are lots of pretty little finds to be had - go take a look at their blog too!
Well, I am off for my 5th trip to Brimfield - the largest antique show in the country. I will be filling up part of one of these freight rail-cars with all sorts of goodies for the shop.
Here are my tips if you are going:
1. always bring cash
2. those metals dragger carts are evil - they have eaten small children - watch out behind them!
3. always look for the heaviest thing you can find and get it very early in the morning so you have to haul it ALL DAY - I am very talented at this...
4. fried dough is not a food group
5. never bargain a dealer down and then when paying say "will you break a $100?"
5. when waking at 5am to go out antiquing, there is only so good your hair will ever look, if you know what I mean. We all look like that...
I will be back next week but have some posts already lined up so keep your comments coming!
Happy hunting!
(photo courtesy of Look Deeper's flickr set)
Orders for 2 weeks ago. I was wanting some fresh spring looks...
Here we have Classic Cezanne, Sonia, Spanish Dancer, and Moonstruck roses, peach ranuncula, billy buttons, hyacinth and rice flower all grounded with a burgundy ti leaf wrap. Smells divine...
Loved this little graphic for Ferm Living's press release for the ICFF show. You can see their lovely pillows, kitchen towels, wallpaper, and bedding here.
An order from last week...
All warm tones of buttery yellow, coral, orange, and plum.
Pincushion protea, Ambiance roses, burgundy ti leaf loops, yarrow, orange ranuncula, juicy coral tulips, and apple blossoms.
love these wall decals from dVider...
