For yo' mama.

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Fabulous darling, just fabbbulous!

I am a HUGE fan of flower wearing, I often have broken blooms tucked into my very messy bun, or something tucked into a cardigans button hole. People have adorned themselves with flowers for as long as most can remember. There is just something special about having a fresh living thing pinned to you. Maybe it's the idea that it's a one of kind accessory, or that it smells good, or that it makes even the messiest of bun *cough, cough* look fancy!

I often wire beautiful orchids or garden roses for my brides hair, but folks...there is a new trend. It's a cross between a flower crown generally reserved for flowergirls or the "Mother Earth" type of bride, and something seen in the pages of Vogue. I lovingly refer to them as "Flower Piles"....

My gorgeous oh so serious in-store model Rebecca...proof of her ACTUAL personality down below. Rebecca actually thought this was so comfy, she even swept the floor and danced a little jig in it...

Now I understand that this is not for every bride...hell, it might only inspire one of you, but use the inspiration below to think just a tiny step out that that single orchid wired into your hair box. Bridal magazines, and Martha Stewart are lying to you, this is not the only option out there! There are so many fun ways to adorn yourself in flowers. Obviously having 10lbs of flowers on your head is not what I'm telling you do to...but maybe, just maybe if you ask me to make you something similar on a smaller scale...I might squeeeee! and get REALLY excited. Plus, imagine the photo opportunities....holy bridal goddess Batman!

See, you can't get more Goddess like than this...

In all seriousness, some amazing examples of the trend below....

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SPRUNG!

Spring has finally...FINALLY sprung. The sun is slowly making its way back and best of all, so are the sunsets... (Obviously there are leaves in those there trees, but it's one of my favorite sunset shots from last summer...so just pretend for me, ok?)

I can't pretend I've been a good blogger for the past few weeks, because the truth of the matter is, I just couldn't pull it together. The end of winter makes me as about as inspired as a smack in the face and all I want to do is get into wedding world, so that I can make beautiful bouquets and fun centerpieces. It's coming...SOON! Instead I will make everyday arrangements for the lovely people of the Upper Valley in hopes of making their final days of the longest winter just a tad more bearable. But truth be told...the sun IS coming....and for a girl who hates the summer, I'm pretty damn excited.

Fun times ahead!

We are now offering custom 1" buttons! Yes we will design them for you, yes we will make them say whatever you want, and yes we can make them quickly. They make amazing personalized details for weddings, parties, friends, etc. Contact us for pricing, ideas or just to chat about it! Now for some ideas on how to use them...

Escort cards! (source)

To add a splash of color (and a fun little accessory) to an otherwise boring favor bag! (source)

GENIUS table assignments! Let everybody know who your guests are! (source)

I'll just pretend...

...that it's spring. I'm SO SO SO sick of snow, and especially ice. If I slip in my driveway one more time I'm suing Mother Nature.

Sara & Mike 3.12.12

just visiting..

Just a close encounter with some current shop visitors...

Please no...

I HATE THIS. HATE.

Seriously, whoever developed this "technique" should be shot...I have a major problem painting flowers in the first place, but to make them look as if a clown threw up on them makes me angry way deep down. The rainbow is a huge trend in wedding flowers right now, but this monster is not how you go about it.

It's safe to say I'm a huge fan of anything that makes me feel like a 7 year old again, rainbows being one of them. I actually really love the idea of a rainbow theme wedding, so as I was sitting on my couch last night I decided to work on a inspiration board dedicated to the oh so happy rainbow. There are so many wonderful ways to produce a rainbow theme wedding that doesn't look like a totally mess. It's all about not going overboard with it...please please please, I beg of you NOT to wear a rainbow dress. Nobody needs to get married looking like Rainbow Brite. Keep the details classic, arrange everyday items in a rainbow pattern (note the soda bottles), and most of all have fun with your food and flowers. (duh on the whole flower part...)

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Bits and Bobs

(excuse the footprints...)