sage & comfrey

Using playful colors and a variety of blooms, succulents and branches, this rustic, asymmetrical arrangement is unique, fun and beautiful all at the same time.

Using a variety of blooms, these arrangements channel all the wonders of spring - berries, roses, peonies, queen anne's lace and ranunculus - with a pop of color and a touch of lavender (a favorite of the bride-to-be).

Made for a bridal shower (the Bride was American and the Groom was German) - I used family beer steins to showcase the gorgeous arrangements and embrace a bit of German culture. 

I wanted to do something a little less traditional for thanksgiving (2016), so instead of going for a cornucopia of yellow and orange, I went for the drama with these deep, dark, almost black roses and super rich calla lilies. I threw in some white peonies (because who can resist a peony), eucalyptus, berries, wax flowers, sugar bush and some thistles (for a pop of unexpected blue) too. 

My inspiration for the color theme came from our neighbors pomegranate tree that had fruit growing for months. We cracked one open and the color inside was even more extraordinary than the skin! I even used some pomegranates (and a few pumpkins our son has accumulated over the last month) on our thanksgiving tablescape.

dark and deeply romantic, burgundy dahlia's are paired with branches of eucalyptus and dusty miller as well as spray roses and thistles - coming together to create a woodsy, wild arrangement.

giant blue thistles, tons of babies breath and queen anne's lace, berries and pops of white, orange and pink roses - this bride wanted something wild and rustic to compliment the surroundings of the wedding venue - a German castle. 

These arrangements perfectly capture the colors of the fall - burgundy, orange and green. Made for a Thanksgiving day feast, the roses, dahlia's and giant wine colored peonies were perfectly complimented by berries and foliage to create a rustic, warm centerpiece. 

Pears with manila tags (cut into the shape of a leaf) were used as place settings - a gift to each guest. And a family heirloom (the giant ceramic turkey that makes an appearance once a year) was adorned with a sash of leaves. 

I really wanted to be involved in every aspect of our wedding planning process. Some might call that "bridezilla" - I call it "hands on" :) But in any case, being so involved meant every detail (from the save the dates, to the invites, to the food, to the flowers and table settings) reflected who we are as a couple. 

Full disclose - I did not handle the arrangements for the wedding (that was Gregory at My Little Flower Shop) however we worked together extensively brainstorming and picking colors, particular flowers I wanted (as well as flowers to avoid), design ideas, etc. I then brought him mason jars and milk bottles that we'd collected to use as vases. 

But I feel like taking a look at these photos will really give you a good idea of my design aesthetic as I played a part in the design of every element.