what we’re up to–homecoming

It’s that time again and we can’t believe it. Usually it consists of Dan’s work slowing down, watching BYU football, and pulling out our fall candles. But this year, we have been running around preparing for the Homecoming Dances in our area.

flora in fashion–oscar de la renta

This fall 2012 campaign is phenomenal.

source: shadesofclass.com

What we love:

• The analogous pallet of color is a perfect element that adds depth and layers and modernizes an otherwise matronly color base
• there is literal floral prints and the alluding idea of floral in the tulle dresses and light ruffles
• the colors are new and fresh for fall
• these are great looks that you can thrift pieces and modernize yourself with lace, ruffles, and tailoring
• the styling of the cat eye makeup gives a perfect retro feel without going to overboard with other things like the hair

flower feature–gladiolus (Gladiolus)

Gladiolus is the genus or generic name for a perennial bulbous flowering plant from the Iridaceae (Iris) family. The name comes from the Latin word Gladius which means sword, and references the sword like shape of the leaves that enclose the flower stems. It is sometimes referred to as Sword Lily, but the most common English names are Gladiolus or Gladiolas. Gladioli is the plural.

The Gladiolus represents faithfulness and honour, strength and moral integrity. It can also mean infatuation, expressing to the receiver that they have “pierced” the sender’s heart with passion. This flower also implies remembrance, which could be one reason why it is used so often in sympathy arrangements.

Striking and colorful with towering stems, this August birth flower and 40th wedding anniversary flower evoke the drama of Roman gladiators.

source: legacy funerals

What we love:

• Glads create the greatest shapes
• They are strong line flowers
• come in ALL colors
• Perfect for your garden and then you can bring them inside as fresh cut!
• We think they are a happy flower with good emotion tied to them

We’re planting them in our garden for next year. What about you?

what we’re up to–e’s wedding

Here is a batch of photos that we took as the flowers progress and were completed for e’s wedding last Friday. The lighting was gorgeous in our new kitchen and our girls loved helping prep the flowers and singing.

The grooms boutonniere- freedom rose, red hypericum, and salal leaf

The groomsmen’s boutonnieres- mango calla lily and red hypericum

The bridesmaids bouquets- royal circus roses, red hypericum, and salal leaf

The bridal bouquet- mango calla lily, royal circus rose, freedom rose, and salal leaf

Packaged up and ready to go!

And as a parting shot for our event, a collage on what really goes on during the constructing process-

what we’re up to–e’s wedding final

What a wonderful night we were able to have at E’s wedding! The flowers turned out fantastic and looked gorgeous. They were just the right punch of color to finish off our wonderful bride and her wedding vision. We were pleased to the fullest- and so was she

Tomorrow we will show you the making of the flowers for this wonderful backyard wedding.

color board–purple

I think that three quarters of my closet consists of purple. Especially for my fall wardrobe, I love a dark eggplant color. In flowers, we love to use purples to create a formal, regal feel.

Purple is a mysterious color. It is associated with both nobility and spirituality. The opposites of hot red and cool blue combine to create this intriguing color.

sources: boards.weddingbee.com – jldesigns.blogspot.com – jessicalynn402.blogspot.com – thesaltypeanut.com – 100layercake.com – projectwedding.com – beautifulblooms.com

What we love:

• the many shade of purple that you can find in flowers
• pairing an eggplant purple with accents of gold or silver
• adding a bright green and orange to the mix
• how feminine purple is without looking too girly and young

We would recommend you order this for your wife next time as something new, fresh, and romantic.

flower of the month–september aster

Aster is September’s birthflower. Aster means “star” and that refers to the shape of head of this cute and stunning flower.

With their yellow-button centers and colorful blossoms, it’s not surprising that asters have long been considered an enchanted flower. Known as a talisman of love and a symbol of patience, a flower arrangement of asters can work magic with its charm.

mimosaflowers.com

esmeralda flowers

This would be a great filler flower to put in any of your orders with us this month to give more meaning and a personal touch to your design.