by tess | Dec 10, 2015 | Around Town, Events, Flower Projects, Flowers, Seasons
Dinner in a department store. This was a unique project, and we collaborated with Tara of Sugarcomb to transform the space. Macy’s in downtown Seattle, hosted an in-store dinner with Tom Douglas and his crew. Guests were invited to watch a cooking demonstration...
by tess | Dec 7, 2015 | Flowers, Orchids, Summer Weddings, Wedding Flowers
We created flowers for Nahil & Richard’s wedding at the Hollywood Schoolhouse in Woodinville this past August. It was a scorcher! Bluebird sky and robust sunshine, a perfect summer day. They held their ceremony outside behind the historic brick building and...
by tess | Nov 7, 2015 | Flowers, Seasons, Summer Weddings, Wedding Flowers
Wild flowers. Drinking beer. Summer storms. Seattle trees. Surrounded by friends. Compostable plates. Anne initially contacted me to create her bridal bouquet. (She shared her pinterest inspiration board, and her taste in shoes alone was enough to have me booked!) Her...
by tess | Oct 16, 2015 | Floral Design Class, Flower Projects, Flowers
In May there is an abundance of flowers. Fragrant ones too. For this class, I brought in local peonies, foxglove, nicotiana, astrantia, lambs ear, etc. all for their gesturing qualities. And when you are pressed to be creative with space (as many of us small business...
by tess | Oct 13, 2015 | Flowers, Summer Weddings, Wedding Flowers
I had the great pleasure of working with Amy + Oren on their wedding flowers this past August. Amy wanted flowers in marsala and rich jewel tones, balanced with mixed seasonal soft greens & blooms. I found the deep colors complimented the brick facades of this...
by tess | Jul 24, 2015 | Flower Projects, Summer Weddings, Wedding Flowers
For a recent wedding at The Foundry SODO we created this ribbon + rose backdrop for the Bride & Groom to stand under. The neutral surroundings allowed for the installation materials to stand out just enough. The Bride Jenni had this idea in mind for the ceremony...
by tess | Jul 22, 2015 | Flowers, Flowers Heal
Sometimes I feel like I’m going about my days reduced. Like the front of me has been carved out, or like my left arm is missing. I’m a mother of two babies that aren’t here, but should be. I long for them to be here. They would have melted many...
by tess | Jun 22, 2015 | Around Town, Events, Flowers, Seasons, Summer Weddings
In June we participated in a tasting with Ravishing Radish at a cool new venue, the Artist Loft at the Hotel Max. Literally, a parking garage by day, and hidden-away expansive venue by night. Crimson Haze Lighting did some pretty snazzy uplighting to compliment the...
by tess | Jun 15, 2015 | Flowers, Plants, Seasons, Winter Weddings
Last February I completed wedding flowers for a couple getting married at Melrose Market Studios. We kept it simple, and ferns were a theme throughout. We decided on crisp whites, wild greens & chocolate colored ribbons to compliment the season. As with how all...
by tess | Apr 22, 2015 | Around Town, Floral Design Class, Flowers, Holiday, Seasons
Spring is a great time of year to learn, collaborate and try to new things. I’ve put a couple of floral design classes on the calendar. The joy of working with fresh flowers is infectious, and I hope you can join us! C L A S S E S Thursday May 7th / 6:30- 8:30pm...
