The Sights & Scents of Spring

Spring is definitely showing signs of it's arrival. But, before we can enjoy the ability to flit around in flirty shoes and wear amazing white bottoms, we have to endure what remains of the white blanket that once covered our streets - BROWN COLOURLESS GRIT!

Yet, while I look at all the colorless surroundings of Edmonton, I think of all the amazing scents and sights of Spring blooms that we will soon be in the midst of. The fluorescence of the new buds and grass has to be one of my most favourite parts of the season.

With the onset of Spring, we see such amazing blooms, most of which I do not see often in our local gardens. But, fear not, they are accessible to brighten up your home and bring in the fresh light scent of the season. As we know, our neighboring province to the west, luckily, has a milder climate than us and can supply locally grown fresh product to remind us of springs' arrival - as early as December. Yup you heard it....tulips are available the same time we're draping cedar garland outside our homes.

So, if you are in the need of brightening up your surroundings....if you need something more than BROWN in your life....talk to us, or if not in the Edmonton area, your local florist. We can get you all the spring blooms to brighten up your home and office.

Here are some ideas for great scents and sights of Spring:

Peonies
Tulips
Freesia - very sweet scent
Anemone
Ranunculus
Daffodils
Iris - did you know you can get these in yellow?

Ask for an assortment in a nice European twist for your table, or throw a mono-floral loose bouquet in a vase. Whatever you choose, these delicate blooms of the season are a great and inexpensive way to bring you out of the sunless winter funk!

Happy Spring!

Texture, Texture, Texture...More Texture Samples for a Late Spring to Early Summer Wedding

Some more great ideas for texture; but, this time for summer! In this sample, I used peonies, white veronica, saracena (the veiny calla looking flower), green trick, white and soft pink ranunculus, and beautiful bicolour roses (soft green and mauve). When discussing texture, as in the previous post, you can see that every flower offers a different feeling and look. The contrast of each varieties' texture creates a distinctive look for each flower; however, the arrangement brings unity to this beautiful blend to create a stunning bouquet that is simply...jawdropping. Thanks to Sheri of Capture It Photography in Edmonton. Amazing photos from a talented photographer.

Are you planning a fall wedding? Texture is key!

With all the rich luscious colours available in the fall wedding season, it is not hard to find an amazing assortment of simple and cost effective florals, to the rich full luscious look of a more exotic blend. It is also easy to incorporate various items that would create a varying assortment of texture.

Now, texture....texture is often missed in wedding florals. I think it is one of the key elements that is often overlooked. That is a shame! Texture creates interest in your bouquets. It is simply one of the key elements that create that WOW! experience for the bride, and those looking at her bouquets and decor florals. When looking at the bouquets of other seasons, I notice that varying the texture in the bouquets is often forgotten; however, in the fall, I find that florists include a bit more as there are more interesting things available. Perhaps a poppy is done blooming, and you're left with the pod. This pod can be incorporated in with items that are still in bloom. Fall is the season of extreme variety between that which is still blooming, and that which is in seed readying for the next growing season.

When talking to your florist, ask them what ideas they would offer you to incorporate a bit more texture so you can take advantage of the varieties of available flora that are in season and more cost effective.

Looking at the images you can see the varying samples of texture utilized in the pew pieces by varying the type of chrysanthemums used. The rich fall look was attained with differing shades of mums in a multitude of varieties. Seeded eucalyptus was added for interest. Again, a berry type texture against the deliecate petals of a mum!

For the bride whose budget is a bit higher, the bouquet shows a varity of flowers such as roses, callas, hypericum berries, leucodendron, asclepia tuberosa, and once again the seeded eucalyptus. Just take a moment to look at the items used to create the look of interest in the varying textures. The multitude of petals in a rose against the simple soft velvety petal of a calla lily; the rich thicker leaves of a leucodendron, contrasting in not just colour but in the thin narrow petal against the softness of the roses and callas. Finally, the berries and hollow asclepia create that finer texture against the bulk of the roses, callas, and leucodendron.

When I consult my brides, I always bring up texture, and ask them to think not just of roses and gerber daisies in their bouquets. I suggest other varieties of flora that would compliment the look their going for while still bringing in some touch of texture.

Texture should be in mind in all seasons; however, in the fall, there are so many options available. When you consult with your florist, just keep texture in mind and ask to look at ideas for berries, filler, and flowers that would compliment your look while still adding that WOW! factor.

Welcome!

Welcome to our first ever post! Not much to say yet, other than thanks for visiting our blog site. Stay tuned in the next couple of days and weeks as we post several images to our blog and discuss what it is that we have created for you. Throughout the summer, I will be adding more images as wedding season is upon us! If you're getting married this year or next, be sure to follow our blog to be inspired by the many ideas we ahve coming your way! Look forward to inspiring with our design! BTYL!