Our Anniversary

Well I am so happy to say that today is my 3 year anniversary with my wonderful husband! I still remember that late april day like no other. Wow! The sun that had been threatening to hide under a blanket of grey clouds came out. It was so warm and perfect, I almost tripped down the stairs to the ceremony area, and couldn't keep myself from crying with happiness when I saw how handsome Ken was and that he was actually standing there waiting to marry me. And I remember how radiant and happy the boys were. This was their big day too. I still love to see them in the western style suits looking so cool. It was the perfect day. And all the days that have followed add up to....us.

My Bouquet of White peonies and Lilac



Connor and Max looking tough but dapper


The Yummiest Cakes EVER by my dear friend who now lives in Seattle, Wendypies.

Beechwood Canyon Beauties

Some girls are just special. I guess that's why there's usually some guy out there who just has to marry them. Erica is one special gal. I could sense her gentle, sweet way from our original meeting for her fast approaching wedding. Ceremony at the Hotel Bel Air, with a luncheon to follow....THEN even more colorful festivities with all the couple's closest friends at their lovely home in the hills of Beechwood Canyon. Perfection. These bouquets were designed to capture her easy-going and carefree spirit with a dash of LOVE. Can't wait to show you photos from the actual day of!

Pretty Little Lilac Number - Diane's Sample Bouquet

Spring is here. Woooohooo!!! Let me count the ways I can tell when spring arrives in Califorina....flowering fruit trees, buckets of daffodils, white local lilac tied in bundles with frayed twine, the soft buttery scent of tulips, and the divine frills of peonies upon peonies!
Last week we created this pretty little lilac number for our future bride, Diane. I think there will be a few more nude tones in this bouquet on the big day. Hope you like it.

Oh Yeah...and we did this centerpiece mock-up as well. The real deal will be all silver, blues, deep purples, withe the vivd green viburnum. What's that outrageously beautiful star shaped purple flower you ask? It is a clematis bloom, cultivated in the Flowerwild garden. And it is bigger than my palm with fingers extended. Scrumptious.....

Blushing Bride - Alicia's April Weddding

The sweetness of Alicia is all wrapped up in these flowers. I should note that I am a sucker for all flowers, but especially the smelly ones! The garden roses I used here smelled divine. Other delectable smelling blooms in here...sweet peas, and jasmine, and an unsung hero of sweet smelling stuff...rice flower. It looks like little blushed berries on a bit of evergreen. The studio was a haven of amazing fragrance last week. It was almost hard to put everything away in the fridge at the day's end.

Here is a peek at Alicia's personals....

bridesmaids' bouquets of weber tulips, sweet peas, and garden roses. Just a touch of blush.




her bouquet garden roses, peonies, sweet peas, ranunculas, and a dusting of allium


I hope to have more images from the photographer soon to share....FUN!!!

This Little Girlie Went to Market

Starting a new habit is not so hard when it is a habit of pure pleasure. Every week I plan on visiting the local markets to bring you a snapshot of what's in season and readily available to everyone. Lush, local, small carbon footprint etc...just good old fashioned beautiful flowers from your backyard - so to speak. This week we visited the quaint but plentiful farmer's market in Studio City, just off Laurel Canyon and Ventura Blvd.
Here's what gorgeous now in the last weeks of March. Just on the tip on spring's fingertips:

Ranunculas! sooooooooo soooooo puurrrty


sweet peas...an all time fave of mine. I could stare at their ruffles for hours.

Daffodils...I always think of the singing daffodils in Alice and Wonderland when I see these, and they are quint-
essentially SPRING! Purely sweet, simple and demure.

and, what's this? The season's first flush of Lilac?











Maybe 6 more weeks of Lilac and then it will be all gone so grab a bunch or two for the house and just enjoy its breathtaking scent.