Ombre Bouquet

om·bré

 adj \ˈäm-ˌbrā\

: having colors or tones that shade into each other —used especially of fabrics in which the color is graduated from light to dark ( http://www.merriam-webster.com).

Recently I made an ombre bouquet. Ombre has become widely popular in floral design work!  Ombre aka monochromatic describes different tones of 1 color used. This color palette is a  safe choice for brides who like a certain color family!

Here is the bouquet I came up with....

Color Scheme- Hot Pink, Mauve, Light Pink and White

Here, using carnations, you can better see the ombre color distinction!

Have a Great Week Everyone!

Not your Ordinary WHITE Bouquet

I am a Huge Fan of Peonies !!!  LOVE them...they have got to be one of my Favorite Flowers!  Not only do they Smell Fabulous, they have wonderful texture, big heads (don't need a ton to fill space) and are just so luxurious and romantic looking!!!!

If you are a Spring Time Bride, then you are in Luck as they are most readily available in the Spring!

I am not a Huge fan of all white flower bouquets/ centerpieces because the color palette makes the flowers lost within each other !  I think all flowers and foliages are special in their own right and I definitely have my favorites. But I believe each flower (represents beauty and life) should be showcased in that manner.

Check out my Not So Ordinary White Bouquet....

*White Peonies mixed with a hint of green & gray and finished with a bouquet handle treatment!

Have a Wonderful Rest of the Week! It's Almost the Weekend !!! 

Spring Whimsy!

Here's a color preview of an upcoming Spring Wedding...displayed in this bouquet.   Having a mock sample usually helps me to see my vision a bit better.  These colors just make me so happy and clearly exemplify the Bride's Fun and Delightful personality! The color palette is light pink, fuchsia, chartreuse with a touch of white- super bright and full of whimsy!

Photos of the event to follow- please check back!

Furry Loved Ones!!!

It's becoming more and more common to see Dogs (Our Furry Loved Ones) in Weddings and being part of the "Big Day"!  And why not...we love and regard them as FAMILY!


A  Garland Flower Lei is a wonderful way to honor your Furry Family Member if you want them to wear personal flowers. If your pet is a bit more fussy, I recommend a silk flower ribbon collar instead of fresh flowers.  Hoping to have some in my Etsy shop in the near future. Please contact me if you are interested in any custom orders!

Check out my Awesome Model:................. Mochi  !!!!  He didn't mind wearing his Lei at all! 

Have a Wonderful Weekend Everyone!

Modern Purple Wedding (Anne and Antonio)

This past October, I had the honor to be a part of Anne and Antonio's Big Day and meet their wonderful families ! Such a Fun couple....Best wishes to you Both!!!!! 

Congrats Again to Anne and Antonio! Some of the photos below were exquisitely photographed by Smita Photography! Thanks again Smita for sharing your awesome photos!!!!

You can see more here and also learn about their Lovely Story!
http://www.smitaphotoblog.com/2011/11/palos-verdes-wedding-anne-and-antonio/

Modern, Purple and Simple ......

Vintage Garden Wedding (Mike and Talia)

 This past July, I was privileged to be involved in Mike and Talia's Big Day.  Super Lovely Couple!   Below are some of my favorite images and it was extremely difficult deciding among so many great pictures.  Thank you to the Amazingly Talented Sean Walker of Sean Walker Photography for sharing these amazing images with me!  You can see more of Sean's work at :

	http://www.seanwalkerphotography.com Here are just a few images. The rest can be seen here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Flortini-Designs/178457527776