Peach and Gold Spring Centerpiece

This past weekend I taught a floral design class at the Guilford Art Center and wanted to showcase some of my favorite seasonal blooms in one of my favorite color schemes. Gorgeous Apricot Parrot Tulips, Juliet Garden Roses, Cream Sweet … Continue reading

Tangerine Tango

The Pantone color of 2012 Tangerine Tango, a reddish orangey hue, is a great burst of color which is deemed to ” provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward.” (www.Pantone.com) I am loving this color and … Continue reading

New Haven Lawn Club Wedding

Last May we worked on a romantic wedding held at the New Haven Lawn Club. I have shared my own pictures from this event but I just received Cynthia Brown’s gorgeous images from the event and had to relive this … Continue reading

Jonathan Edwards Winery Fall Wedding

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In late September we worked with Candice of Jubilee Events, Robert and Kathleen Photographers, A Thyme to Cook, beauty by Jennie Fresa and Sperry Tents to create this gorgeous Fall wedding at Jonathan Edwards Winery in North Stonington. The bride … Continue reading

Bridal Bouquets!

This past season was a season of color! Almost all my brides strayed from the traditional white and ivory bridal bouquet and chose to carry a bouquet featuring shades of their wedding colors, both bright and muted. Here are a … Continue reading

Look back at the 2011 season…

Over the next few weeks I will be looking back at some of the wedding highlights of my 2011 season. Here is a preview of what’s to come… Brooks & Kevin’s Guilford Yacht Club Wedding (photo by Carla Ten Eyck) … Continue reading

Dahlias!

One of my favorite flowers of Fall are Dahlias. There are so many gorgeous shades and varieties I just love how they always seem to take center stage no matter where they are used. They are also a great local … Continue reading

Bar Mitzvah!

Last weekend we designed these fun flowers for a Bar Mitzvah in Stony Creek. Event design was by Candice of Jubilee Events , event coordination by Kathy of ko’b Events , and the reception was catered by Culinary Concerts. This … Continue reading

Colors of Fall

This gorgeous combination of mustard golden Yellow with the silver blue and creamy ivory is a little more subtle and sophisticated than the traditional Fall shades of Orange, Reds and Yellows. Succulents, Craspedia and Dahlias give great textures. So soft … Continue reading

Raspberry Pink, Lime Green and Orange Wedding

This past weekend we designed a Raspberry Pink, Lime Green and Orange wedding featuring Peonies, Gloriosa Lilies and Green Viburnum arranged in gold mercury glass containers. It was the bright boost of summer colors everyone is craving right now!