Katie and Paul
Many thanks to Amber Engfer Lifestyle Photography for capturing these beautiful photos.
Poppies, pink lily of the valley and a wood burning tool…these are a few of my favorite things.
and her veil! Love that veil.
make. do.
and peas are starting…
back to clematis, peony and garden roses
As you can see, I did not edit myself when it came to posting pictures of this impromptu bouquet. The clematis and peony in the garden are just too good for words. Just like the food at the Memorial Day bbq this year. Editing sounds like a chore and I am still on vacation mode.
crew
Two of my favorite people helped with set up today. These women are so strong, warm and creative. I love being around them.
because I am foxyinthehenhouse
Something inside me says I need to purchase this print from artist, Kari Herer.
myth: gardeners are patient (we just put on a brave face)
Ordered these dahlia tubers to plant for this summer:
They will look like this:
!!!!!
Until those are ready,
I will savor my tree peony blooms from the garden and leftover roses and queen anne’s lace
pretty maids all in a row
Lilac, sweet pea, peony, and roses.
Fall is my favorite time of year, but you really can’t beat the flowers of spring with their intoxicating scents and delicate colors.
The bride was overjoyed, which again, is the best part of my job. Seeing her smiling face when I delivered these lovelies was heartwarming and exciting. I immediately went out and purchased really expensive goat cheese, baguette and raspberries for lunch to celebrate my fast-paced and beautiful weekend.
The family and I spent most of Sunday at the Arboretum where I picked up this cultivar of peony from their annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale. I can’t wait for next spring when it blooms. It is called Krinkled White. I love the way it looks like a tree peony when in bloom.
Flowers from a wedding on Friday and the custom, Tara LaTour dress that inspired it all.
To my delight I was given a gift from the bride–my very own headband made by Tara the dress designer, with a bleached peacock feather and all. pure heaven.
This song is now running through my head.
Thank you, Cindy, for making me feel like a rock star!
you have 30 minutes
When doing a presentation in 30 minutes always remember to:
1. Smile
2. Talk fast
3. Design faster
I did this in the time allowed at the Hopkins Center of the Arts May Day Celebration. fhew. Then they turned around and watched a fashion show on the other side of the room.
It was fun to talk about flowers for a whole morning. Usually, I just drop off the designs and leave–as my job dictates. I may need to teach more soon.
ode to Genevieve
Last week I discovered a little, something special under the hydrangea–which originally came from my grandmother’s garden–pink/purple lily of the valley. It was quite a surprise to find. I used it in the bride’s bouquet last weekend. It’s that time of year for lily of the valley so I am going to savor it and put it in everything I can.
The reception was at the MN History Center.
I really want to find out what my grandmother carried in her wedding bouquet. She was a gardener. And quite fashionable and beautiful too.
