One of my favs...

Since the gallery on my website is in serious need of an update, I thought I'd 're-release' one of my favorite purple weddings. Enjoy some pics...

             

  

Another great find...

I've become obsessed with Pinterest. Goodness, I sit in heaps of unfinished holiday crafts and I find inspiration for even more fabulous projects. This is my 'must share' of the day. DIY seed packets. I'm a big fan of seed saving and sharing. Here's a link to download a template...

Great resource!

I just stumbled upon a fabulous resource and thought I'd share. Wedding accessory recycling! What a great way to save $, make a little back, and keep all the pretties in circulation! Check it out... 

The Cottage

My good friend and fellow florist recently opened a beautiful floral/ gift shop and creative space called The Cottage in Scappoose. They offer a variety of pieces from a collaboration of local artists. Even yoga! The prices are VERY reasonable and they really do have something for everyone. I'm absolutely finishing my Christmas shopping there. Stop in and tell them Gina sent you. 53648 NE 1st street, Scappoose, OR 97056. Also visit their facebook page. Check it out...

Natasha and Jason

I love working with all different kinds of couples and helping bring their personality through in perhaps their most important floral collection ever. I think I could stare at this bridal bouquet all day. Natasha wanted a beautiful, romantic bridal bouquet with ivory roses and stephanotis and a touches of baby pink and an antique/ champagne hue. She was so wonderful to work with! There's nothing better than when a bride takes one look at her flowers and throws her arms around me. :) Its that connection with people that helps me 'nail' the design, and I always treasure my brides reactions to their wedding floral collection. 

The bridesmaids dresses were a gorgeous deep red, and the coordinating bouquets of ivory and red roses were a stunning touch. I really, REALLY can't wait to see pro pics of this wedding. Here are a few I shot in the shop in a quick hurry to get out the door... Enjoy!

Festa Italiana 2011

This was my 4th year working with the Portland Italian Festival. I always love working with the people and being involved in the set up in my small way. Naturally, I stuck with red, white and green flowers. Since the flowers are outside for 3 days in August, I'm careful with my selection and preparation to make sure they make it through. Definitely visit the Festa next year, I'll keep you posted on dates when the time is right. It's always in August at the Pioneer Courthouse Square in Portland, Oregon. I've never had so much fun dancing and of course, eating! Ciao...

Sara and Ben

Sara and Ben are awesome! Sara sent me a picture of a gorgeous bouquet with silver zipper flowers and funky chains as partial inspiration for her bouquet. The end result ended up being a fusion of different inspiration she provided along the way. I made the silver zipper flowers out of... well, zippers of course. ;) I felt like this floral collection really matched the couple. They compliment each other beautifully, are classic and romantic, and have an edgy 'outside of the box' splash about them. Once again, I'll collect pro pictures at some point, I'm sure. :) The wedding was at McMinnamins Edgefield on a beautiful summer day. Pretty much as good as it gets!