Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Cute as a Billy Button
Billy Buttons (aka Craspedia or Billy Balls) are related to the daisy and are pretty much my newest obsession! They are modern + bright + graphic all at the same time. They are also hardy and long-lasting (perfect if you plan on doing your centerpieces yourself ahead of time). I love how they can be used alone with a simple white vase for a totally modern look or mixed with other flowers to create a unique bouquet.

{photos from the knot, claire bean, our labor of love, atelier floral design, erin hearts court photo - florals by la partie events }

{photos by Jill Thomas}
They work great as bouts - and your groom will love them since they aren't "too girly."

{florals by dellables, la partie events, blue bouquet, janie medley vis the brides cafe }

{florals by the treasure petal}

{photos from the knot, claire bean, our labor of love, atelier floral design, erin hearts court photo - florals by la partie events }
{photos by Jill Thomas}
They work great as bouts - and your groom will love them since they aren't "too girly."
{florals by dellables, la partie events, blue bouquet, janie medley vis the brides cafe }
{florals by the treasure petal}
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Arranging your flowers
Bells of Ireland: Bells of Ireland looks gorgeous arranged among other flowers. It is a great accent among roses, or big puffy flowers. It can also be a simple statement if you place in a vase on their own.
Eryngium Orion: They look beautiful on their own in a taller vase. They are a great way to add hight to a room.
White Tulips: Tulips look beautiful by themselves in narrow neck vase. Just placing a few in a vase will look pretty and modern. They tend to bend to the side, but it gives a nice effect and movement to the piece.
Finesse and Rodeo Roses: Give them a cut, and remember you can always cut more off, so start small. You don't want them to be too short. Gather them together as if you are holding a bouquet, and let them go once the stems are inside your vase. They should spread naturally.
You can also cut the heads off the roses and put them in a low vase like this one. If you don't have a vase like this you can cut the heads off a couple of roses and let them float in a small bowl, or even a wine glass.
Jatropha: makes a beautiful statement on it's own in a smaller vase. it adds a pop of color to any space.You can also cut the heads off the roses and put them in a low vase like this one. If you don't have a vase like this you can cut the heads off a couple of roses and let them float in a small bowl, or even a wine glass.
Baby green hydrangeas: These will look great in a tall vase mixed with big leafy greens. Or the would look great mixed in with the roses.
Queen Anne's Lace: They look beautiful ion their own in a taller vase, or as an accent among other flowers, like roses.
Arranging your flowers
Bells of Ireland: Bells of Ireland looks gorgeous arranged among other flowers. It is a great accent among roses, or big puffy flowers. It can also be a simple statement if you place in a vase on their own.
Eryngium Orion: They look beautiful on their own in a taller vase. They are a great way to add hight to a room.
White Tulips: Tulips look beautiful by themselves in narrow neck vase. Just placing a few in a vase will look pretty and modern. They tend to bend to the side, but it gives a nice effect and movement to the piece.
Finesse and Rodeo Roses: Give them a cut, and remember you can always cut more off, so start small. You don't want them to be too short. Gather them together as if you are holding a bouquet, and let them go once the stems are inside your vase. They should spread naturally.
You can also cut the heads off the roses and put them in a low vase like this one. If you don't have a vase like this you can cut the heads off a couple of roses and let them float in a small bowl, or even a wine glass.
Jatropha: makes a beautiful statement on it's own in a smaller vase. it adds a pop of color to any space.You can also cut the heads off the roses and put them in a low vase like this one. If you don't have a vase like this you can cut the heads off a couple of roses and let them float in a small bowl, or even a wine glass.
Baby green hydrangeas: These will look great in a tall vase mixed with big leafy greens. Or the would look great mixed in with the roses.
Queen Anne's Lace: They look beautiful ion their own in a taller vase, or as an accent among other flowers, like roses.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
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