The start of something big.....

The first post of a brand spanking new blog should be something fabulous, no?  The best way I can think of to introduce Design in Bloom is to re-cap a little of the work we've done over the past year.  Enjoy the show!

Disclaimer: my talents do not run to photography (I'm taking a class to fix that) so unless otherwise noted, all pictures have been taken by myself or one of my fabulous co-conspirators.

























Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Using 'seasonal' flowers for your event - pros and cons

Image
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a flowerista!  Spring is when the earth wakes from a long slumber, and the first signs of life are already with us - the witch hazels are done blooming, the first crocus are here, the miniature iris in full swing, and the hellebores just starting to show buds.  And love is in the air!  Engagement season is here, with holiday brides beginning to search for venues and photographers, and bridal shows every weekend.  Inevitably, almost every single one of my potential brides asks, "What flowers will be in season for my wedding?" and "Can I save money using local and seasonal flowers?" In bloom today in my garden: 'Tutu' hellebore 'Spring Beauty' crocus 'Gordon' iris reticulata Because of the miraculous network of transportation in place around the world, the concept of 'seasonal' flowers is almost non-existent.  We can get tulips in July and peonies in December.  The q...
Read more

Colors of Autumn

Image
Happy Holidays!  It's true - another year has gone by and we're again facing the most wonderful time of the year.  In honor of the timing of this post, the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, I thought a little autumn was in order before we completely turn things over to the red and green, silver and gold of the Christmas season. Molly & Scott were a terrific couple to work with, and their late October wedding was a beautiful testament to the season.  The backdrop was The Piedmont Club in Haymarket, which was particularly glorious on that fall day. The bridal bouquet was a blend of sherbet-y orange and smokey peaches, Free Spirit and Freedom roses with a rich mango red mini calla, green hypericum, dark red dahlias and a little curly willow for accent.  The dahlias and curly willow were both grown at local farms. The boutonnieres and corsages were a mix of the best the season had to offer, including panicum grass seed plumes and locally grown wheat. ...
Read more

To DIY or not to DIY, that may be your question!

I am an enabler. Or maybe I should say, I am an Enabler.   When a client comes to me with a project, whether it’s a wedding, rehearsal dinner, corporate dinner for the Board of Directors, or a holiday party, my first inclination is to always find a way to enable their vision for flowers and decor.   Mirriam Webster, the dictionary people, define enable as ‘to make something possible, practical or easy.’   There are other definitions, and although they relate to different industries, I think they can easily apply   as well - for example, when you’re working with computers, you enable something to make it active or available for use.   Yes!   That’s what I do!   I help you tap into your inner design diva and think inside, outside, around and through the box.   To help you visualize all the possibilities and then help choose the one that best matches your vision, budget and capabilities.   It’s that last one that I’d like to talk about today: ...
Read more