Featured on 100 Layer Cake!

Last November, we collaborated on a photo shoot that was recently published on 100 Layer Cake! For this shoot, we really wanted to play with COLOR. As the shoot took place in November, we went foraging around Seattle for fallen leaves and cool seed pods to bring in some of that awesome, crisp, autumn texture. We combined earthy browns, punchy oranges, and lush pinks with modern metals and teal accents, to create a super rich color palette.

It is a rather strange time of year to highlight such autumnal designs, but I didn't want to wait until next fall to share! Hopefully this will inspire anyone out there currently planning a wedding this coming fall. Enjoy, and be sure to check out all the amazing vendors who contributed to this shoot (list at the bottom of the post).

Vendors:

Photography: Tara Brown
Flowers: That would be us
Tables, Trunks, and Props: Vintage Ambiance
Venue: Utina Wardroom
Linens: Creative Coverings
Dress: Amy Kuschel from Belltown Bride
Model: Our very own Jesi Clark, who besides being absolutely gorgeous, is also my right-hand lady!

And just for fun, one behind the scenes shot of me and Jesi, cracking up over who knows what :)

GRAY Magazine

We are very honored to be featured in the current issue of GRAY Magazine! We created the arrangement for this article a year ago last April, so that the flowers shown would actually be in season when the article was published. Many thinks to the fabulous Debra Prinzing for writing such a nice piece, and for all the farmers at the Seattle Wholesale Growers Market for growing such incredible flowers! You can read the article online here.

This is the arrangement we created, photographed by Alex Hayden. Narcissus, Iceland poppies, anthriscus foliage, hellebores, peony-flower tulips, ranunculas, white dicentra..... gotta love spring!

Schuyler and Peter- Whimsical Garden Wedding in Madrona

Schuyler and Peter married in early June at a private residence in Madrona. I loved working with the color palette Schuyler chose of orange shades, bright greens, and crisp white. Mock orange, scented geranium, and sweet peas made Schuyler's bouquet smell amazing, and the poppies and ranunculas created a serious color kick. When I handed Schuyler her bouquet, she gave me the best compliment any bride can ever give their floral designer: "It's perfect!" Music to my ears. All photos by Barbara Kinney. Fun fact: Barbara was a staff photographer at the White House while President Clinton was in office! Check out her website for some amazing photojournalism.....

This bunny was a permanent fixture in the garden... but he did dress up in a new white top hat and tulle bowtie for the occasion....

(This photo totally cracks me up! All I can hear is "The bouquet is mine.....")

Congratulations Schuyler and Peter! It was a joy designing these flowers for you.

From June

This super romantic bouquet was created back in early June, at the magical time of year when Peonies, Mock Orange, and Iceland Poppies are all blooming at the same time. Oh, the romance! And the fragrance! There is nothing quite like the smell of peonies AND mock orange together. Absolutely heavenly.

Pretty and pretty

Apricot, ivory, blush, bronze, and white, with butter yellow highlights.... my favorite color palette.

 This weeks subscription arrangements included:

• Clematis from J. Foss Garden Flowers in Chehalis, WA
• Peonies and Iceland Poppies from Jello Mold Farm in Mount Vernon, WA
• Peonies, Hosta leaves, Mock Orange and Pieris foliage from The Botanique Cutting Garden in Seattle, WA

I am so thrilled that clematis is back in season! I love how much movement it brings to arrangements.

And those Iceland poppies and peonies aren't so bad on the eyes either...

The Spring Subscription is nearly over- just one more week left! But if you live in Seattle, you can sign up for the Summer Subscription (begins June 28th) here. Eight weeks of lovely, locally-sourced arrangements...

Last Call!

 
Last call to sign up for the Botanique Spring Subscription! The subscription starts NEXT THURSDAY, APRIL 19TH!

A weekly arrangement of fresh, locally-grown, gorgeous flowers, styled with Botanique's eye towards whimsy, beauty and romance could be yours: there are TWO spots left in the Spring Subscription! Sign up by clicking here.

The Botanique Cutting Garden is starting to bloom with spring beauties like the fragrant Narcissus, Muscari, Euphorbia and Iceland Poppies in this arrangement. They smell amazing, are grown right here in Seattle, and are 100% free of toxic pesticides and fertilizers. You will love them. Sign up!