Summer and Gary Wedding

Shannon @ Fete and Frolic hired me to do the florals for Summer and Gary's wedding. This was my first real gig since having Zane. It was good to be back! I had a ton of fun picking out the colors and flowers at the flower mart on Friday morning. I was there for an hour. It's such a vast difference between the flower mart here and the flower mart in Los Angeles. But you make do with what you have. I do miss the gloriousness that is the LA Flower Mart though.

I got so many great flowers! Rich colors and textures. Roses, calla lillies, daisies, cushions, snapdragons, dahlias, hypericum, spider mums, cabbage! And so many others. My kitchen looked like a flower shop. And the smell was divine. Sometimes I miss being in shop everyday.

Then it was time to get to work. All those flowers had to get cut out of their package and the folliage stripped off the stems. I do this to prevent rot and germs. Then into water with some floral food to re-hydrate for a few hours. And a much needed break for me before all crazy begins.

Doing flowers with a mobile 8 month around is interesting to say the least. Luckily a neighbor came over and helped hold him. Then he went to Grandma and Grandpa's!

Saturday was a HOT but very beautiful day. Shannon did an amazing job at the venue. It was beautiful and spectacular. I did several things on-site as Summer had gathered hydrangeas from friends and relatives. Since she had half the flowers I just took all mine with me.

It went well and it was a different experience doing the flowers at the venue. In most cases all the floral is done usually at my house or at a shop.

Picture time!

Summers Bouquet

I love the colors of this. And the textures!

Bridesmaids Bouquets

Mothers/Grandmothers Corsages

Groomsmen/Fathers/Grandfathers Bouttoniers

Dancing Gazebo/Cocktail Area

Cocktail Table

Cake Table

Dining Tablescape

Isn't this a stunning location?

Buffet Table

aka The Crowing Glory

aka Onica's Awesome Achievement in Structural Floral Design

I'm just an amateur photographer. I can't wait to see the photo's that Betsy Mobbs took!

It was a huge wedding. Stunning and fabulous. Shannon may be my really good friend but she is an amazing planner! I can't wait to work with her again.

I love this stuff! A mini freezer paper tutorial.

When I discovered that you could use freezer paper as a stencil... oh man it was like the heavens opened and a chorus of angels sang.

 I cut the "J" out with my awesome KNK-Groove. Best thing on the planet that Groove is. Not going to lie though. There is a learning curve on that think. After you cut out your stencil you iron the paper shiny side down on your fabric.

 Then you paint it in. I use the Tulip Soft Matte fabric paint. It's awesome. Seriously. Don't forget to put cardboard in the shirt so the paint doesn't bleed from the front to the back. I also use a stiffer brush when painting on fabric. It just goes on easier.

Let it dry, remove the paper and then lightly iron over it to set it. A perfect personalized gift! And so easy!

New in the shop!

These are going up today in my Etsy shop... beaded book thongs! (Because you know... they go up the crack. Oh man, I crack myself up!)

My Friend Lara taught me how to make these last summer and I'm a tad addicted. I have at least 5 for my own personal use.

I love reading! But I love reading even more when I get to use my pretty book jewelry!
And yes. That is a Harry Potter book.

A baby shrug

After having three incredibly cute boys my friend Caron is having a girl! I knew I needed to make her something. But what?

This cute shrug of course!

The shrug itself is knit. You can find the pattern here. (You need to be a member of Ravelry... but it's free to sign up!)

The flowers are crocheted. I just whipped them out. I should write down the pattern for them. They are super easy and definately add the girly touch this shrug needed.

And of course I had to make a matching hair clip!

Can't wait to see that baby girl, Caron!