Caring for Phalenopsis Orchids

  Phala Orchids are very easy to take care of. They like filtered

light and air movement. Direct sunlight will burn the leaves and

destroy the blooms. When you get the Orchid most of the time

they will have been soaked. The roots are wrapped in moss which extends the moisture around them. If the moss feels very moist 

wait at least two weeks and once a week put a ice cube on

the moss at the top of the plant. 

   Most people over love them and this can create root rot.

After they have done blooming, move them to your bathroom 

or a warm covered patio. Don't cut of the stem. It usually takes

about six months for the plant to re bloom. Orchids symbolize

 Beauty, love and strength. They are the perfect gift. Enjoy...

Double White Phalenopsis Orchid

Natural sand and polished black rock in a clear glass vase

Mandolina is used to weave into the Orchid to compliment the Orchids sweep

Nature and whimsy inspired Weddings

  Looking in Bridal and Event Magazines or on the Web.
There is so whimsy and some great ideas. Natural
unstructured deigns are all the rage. You can't help
but see the beauty in there simplicity. As Designers 
we know simplicity can sometimes be the most time
consuming of all.

Photo Copies table runner, Table number with pictures of the Bride & Groom at the same age.Random Vase finds hung with twine from tree branches, These are a few of our favorite things and all from Google Images Unique Wedding ideas

Cafe-au lait Dahlia

Old books, mason jars, tin cans

                   paper hearts from old newspaper, lace and raffia ....it is all about the details

Tall Boy tables are secured with burlap ribbon in a breezie garden

Details are everything...

Have you ever seen an Arrangement that looks great from the start.
The more you look at it the better it gets. You see the things
that at first glance may not have been evident but now add
to the textures and theme of the overall design. I love the details.

Is it a table or a Wall piece. Succulent and Berzillia Berries and foliage add a feeling of under waters capes the colors at the heart of the Cymbidiums play of the Urchin shells
The heavy blown glass vase adds the colors of the Sea.

I know that pinks and lavenders tend to be a first choice for Mom's...
We did a lot of soft and feminine designs to celebrate there spacial day.
That said, what if they are more vivid and vibrant a personality. This one
was an amazing piece. Purple Tulips, Chartreuse Cymbidiums, Spotted mini Phala Orchids Rhododendrons, Hydrangea, bearded Iris and these amazing crimson Peonies. 

Things that inspire us...

   As a Designer nearly everything around us can inspire us.
things we see all the time or Events we attend. Here is one
that was in Seattle. Chihuly garden and glass at the 
exhibit hall below the Space Needle. The colors and
shapes were as always breathtaking. There is a organic
and futuristic visual that really speaks to the Artistic
whimsy in us and the plant materials used were fantastic
parings of color and texture...Stunning

Ferns and Coral Bells at the base.

The Space Needle was a backdrop.

Japanese Niponi Grass in lime 

Inspiration

Custom Linens and Paper flowers Inspiration 2

Peonies and Garden Roses for Mothers day

Soft Spring colors, a celebration of life

Mothers day for most is a time for us to thank that amazing person who has helped make us who we are. We love all the amazing flowers available at this time of year, The garden roses and Lilac or the fantastic shades of Peonies available to us make it very easy to create fantastic designs. The Sarah Bernhardt peonies has to be one of our picks for a fantastic blossom  and one can never have enough bling in ones life ......