Flower Power

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The florals seen here are giving me serious fits of inspiration and longing to throw a summery soiree of sorts! Can't you just picture a summer table set with these beauties?

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Local to St. Louis, Petals Galore created these citrusy delights. Isn't that wreath a stunner?

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Perhaps pinks are more your thing?

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If you're in the Bay Area in Northern Cali, check out Simply Blooms. Stunning work!

I Wanna Flora Fauna

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I still love year-end recap posts. Such a great way to see what everyone was up to in 2009, in case you missed anything.



I apparently completely missed the talented people over at Flora Fauna as this site is new to me. (I'm not even really sure how I stumbled upon it...ya know, the blog link second cousin twice removed game where you don't even remember where you started!)

Gorgeous floral eye candy as far as the eye can see is what you'll find here. Take a looksy.

Thanks, Jen!

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Remember back in the day when I shared these florals and didn't want to spill the beans on the rest of the mock-up table I did for my client's Thanksgiving table? Seems like only 2 weeks ago...



Well, Jen said to feel free to share with everyone as her guests didn't read my blog. Remind me to have words with her about that after the holiday is over.

In the meantime, here are a few photos that I sent Jen for approval. Jen wanted a mix of elegant and candles with a rustic twist. I think this fits the bill. (P.S. She loves. Yay!)



Keep in mind this was a mock-up so thing like trimming the burlap on the chairs, adding more leaves and such will be fine tuned in real life. Also, my husband likes to note than Jen's table will be wider than this and there will be additional glasses, etc.

Jen's family has sent in something for which they are thankful and I will incorporate those into the rust colored placecards on each plate. I did a quickie mock-up for a sample on the one plate you see here. (click photos to view larger)



Lastly, a few extra close-ups of some touches. A leaf hole punch was used on some autumn colored paisley scrapbook paper and will be affixed to the placecards, silverware bundles and bottom of the wine glasses.



Those are the highlights. I hope that gives you some ideas for your Thanksgiving table and that you have a wonderful holiday with your loved ones.

Cheers,
Amy

More is More

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I can't stop looking at flowers this week! And I'm okay with that.

Some fall inspiration for your viewing pleasure.

From BHG.com

From Martha Stewart, seen here.

Heavenly Blooms

I thought I'd just continue the flower theme for the week with some images from the amazingly talented Heavenly Blooms.

They were so kind to repost my Operation Shower post and it would just be wrong of me to withhold their amazing creations for any of you that haven't already seen them. I almost needed CPR after the Minnie Mouse birthday girl centerpiece.


You may know this gorgeous baby shower that was featured on Hostess With The Mostess. Well, that's Heavenly Blooms, too!


If you're lucky enough to live near Whittier, CA, you must visit Heavenly Blooms for your next event.

My Latest Addiction

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Is anyone else drooling over the new TLC series, "Flowers Uncut" with Jeff Leatham?



If you're like me and think that flowers can truly make an entire event or at the very least take it to another level, this show is a must add to your DVR list.

And, while most people can't completely recreate what Jeff does to the tune of thousands of dollars, you can certainly find some fabulous inspiration for your next event!

Stun.ning.

fabulous florals

Flowers make things more festive. What more can I say?

A lot. I can say a lot. Ask my friends. What I will say though is that few things bring me as much joy as creating new floral designs. Below are just a few. Enjoy!