Baby shower flowers and a bunch of roses from a sweet husband to his lovely wife...

This weekend was nuts...busy, busy, busy.  Valentine's Day, my husband's birthday, a night out with friends, friends over for dinner and a trip to Portland.  I find I can actually get more done when I'm busy than when I'm not.  Does that make sense?  Also, why is that?  Do we manage our time better when we know we a lot on our plate?


Looking forward to a mellow week where I can actually get some laundry done.


Enjoy the above arrangements...the lavender mums and roses were for a Baby shower (the nursery is lavender, cream and brown...love that combo) and the pink roses were for an AMAZING woman from her thoughtful husband.

Valentine's Day

do you love it?  do you love to hate it?  I used to think it was such a useless holiday made up to sell cheap chocolates and greeting cards but I've changed my mind.

I think it's a sweet day given over completely to telling those you love that you LOVE them!  It doesn't have to be limited to lover..it could be a friend, family member, teacher, neighbor, your dog... and it can be done with a kind word, a handmade note or baked goods.  For me it has become a day of creativity...making bouquets for people from people who love them.  What could be any better?!

Mardi Gras style

We're working on a Mardi-Gras themed fundraiser.  We're brainstorming...how to make Mardi Gras classy without being too flashy? hmmmmm..... purple, green and gold...that's about all we have right now.  

Various projects over the last couple of months...

Carefree in California

Coming back from vacation is a hard thing to do.  Especially after you've been gone for a month!  But now, after three days at home, I am ready to shuffle through photos, do laundry, go grocery shopping and get back in to the swing of things.

My little cousin, Becca, got married while I was in Santa Barbara at Jalama Canyon Ranch.  Apparently it was the first time the ranch had hosted a wedding and it was simply lovely.  I am not sure who did the flowers but I had to post a picture of the head table...how cool and rustic?!  Love the vintage vases and the wild, freshly-picked-from-the-field look of the arrangements.  My cousin Ahnika, the bride's sister, was the wedding planner and was involved in just about every detail. The whole night had a relaxed, earthy vibe and a good time was had by all.

love the burlap runners and the big bunch of lavender! and, of course the gorgeous bride...Congrats Becca and Stephen!

Belated Father's Day post

For some reason Father's Day is not a busy "flower delivery" day. So instead of arranging nature we decided to go out in to nature!  During our lovely hike through the coastal range we came across daisies...lots of them.  Nature did it UP for Dads all around Oregon today...whether or not they appreciate a good bouquet.

Hope everyone enjoyed their Father's Day!

A little birthday love...

Amidst all the hoopla that comes with the end of the year parties, field trips, art shows and graduations I was able to get away to my quiet space in the garage and make a special bouquet for a BIG birthday.  Making the arrangement brought me a little peace and quiet and I hope the woman that it was made for can enjoy it in some peace too! Though I know she has three kids...so maybe not.