What Did Flower Arrangements Look Like in 1908?
What did flower arrangements look like in 1908? If you are familiar with Dutch Master oil paintings, you may have an idea. Painters in this period often painted still lifes of lush, opulent flower arrangements. Roses and dahlias were popular, as were jewel tones mixed with light pastels. Arrangements were often loose, asymmetrical, in a […]
Working with Summer Flowers
We are in the heart of summer and with it all the bold and vibrant colors that summer flowers bring us. It isn’t a secret that I enjoy using local, seasonal flowers. So, what is available in southern Indiana this time of year? To me, the quintessential midwestern summer flower is the zinnia. Easy to […]
Garden Brights
Audubon State Park in Henderson, KY is such a beautiful venue. We had a wedding there last year as well. Some may think a designer would tire of designing the same venues but it’s fun to recreate each unique event. This September wedding was full of beautiful color! The ceremony was held under a tent […]
Elegant Backyard Wedding Reception
It has been several months since I posted on this blog. Sometimes life keeps you from getting things done. I definitely had not forgotten about these images from a beautiful backyard wedding reception in Newburgh this past May. The peonies from this event, grown at a King’s Country Gardens in Owensboro, were especially beautiful. Local = […]
