by tess | Mar 2, 2018 | Flowers
I recently unveiled a new website that took me nearly a year and half to complete. 2 developers later, custom built then a return to my wordpress theme, e-commerce platforms, payment gateways, web hosting, site migration… you name it. I felt dragged through the...
by tess | Feb 1, 2017 | Flowers, Flowers Heal
I am struck by the pull of the public and private. Knowing everything versus trusting in the unknown. In the age of sharing, and social media, I find myself torn. How to be in the present moment? How much to give outwards? It is a decision Mike & I have been faced...
by tess | Mar 29, 2016 | Holiday, Seasons, Wedding Flowers, Winter Weddings
I love winter weddings. No matter the size and scope of decor, there is a serenity to them compared to the frenzy of color & ebullience in summer event work. And a winter wedding scheduled just before the all-important occasion of New Years Eve is even more...
by tess | Mar 29, 2016 | Fall Weddings, Flowers, Seasons, Wedding Flowers, Winter Weddings
Last November I put wedding flowers together for Catherine & Matthew. The ceremony was held at Holy Names Chapel and the reception at Broadmoor Country Club, both beautiful venues. Catherine wanted rich colors straddling between fall bloom tones and wintery...
by tess | Mar 29, 2016 | Fall Weddings, Flowers, Seasons, Uncategorized, Wedding Flowers
Last October we worked with a team of vendors to pull off a stunning wedding at The Rainier Club in downtown Seattle. The bride wanted to feminine, dreamy flowers to grace the space. Other details like table-side tea service, a Butler to greet the guests and wicker...
by tess | Mar 14, 2016 | Flowers, Flowers Heal
I have a growing baby in my belly that will join us in early April 2016. For months I have been cautious, and for several years I have wondered if this time would come. In these final weeks I feel the practiced swipes, thumps and pivots of movement. Mike croons Lyle...
by tess | Feb 22, 2016 | Around Town, Events, Flowers, Plants, Seasons, Winter Weddings
Our friends over at Oak & Cypress Weddings asked us to create a couple of florals to compliment their booth design for Seattle Met Bride & Groom at the Seattle Wedding Show. I love greens + whites, especially in January. Thanks to Alante Photography for...
by tess | Dec 14, 2015 | Flowers, Summer Weddings, Wedding Flowers
Are some weddings very photogenic? Yes absolutely. This wedding was great fun to put together. I immediately loved Jenni’s idea for a hanging rose installation as a ceremony backdrop. The simple elegance was harmonious with the venue feel and the transition from...
by tess | Dec 12, 2015 | Flowers, Inspiration Photo Shoot, Seasons, Styled Photo Shoot, Winter Weddings
Many months ago, in the slower pace of January, several of us gathered for a winter styled shoot. We trekked up to the pass in search of snow and found ourselves snapping pictures on into dusk. The fading light is magical… Thanks to Ryan Flynn Photography,...
by tess | Dec 11, 2015 | Flowers, Summer Weddings, Wedding Flowers
I would use the word ‘classic’ to describe this late August wedding. From the couple, to the venue, to the flowers and to the summer day. I enjoyed working with Kat & Daniel who had a elegant vision from the get go. As you’ll see, the white &...
