Flower Bio – Zinnias
Zinnias are one of the quinessential summer flowers. People who do not know their name, would probably still recognize them and their bright color and happy face. Did you know that there are many, many varieties of zinnias? They come in different heights, shapes, and colors. Double blooms, single blooms, cactus style… There is a […]
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 […]
Red Floral Inspiration
Happy Valentine’s Day! In honor of the holiday, I’m presenting some red floral inspiration and showing you that there are more choices than red roses. Roses are a great choice, as seen in many of these pieces we have created. The above bouquet is filled with red flowers including roses, spray roses, cockscomb, alstroemeria lilies, […]
Random Acts of Flowers
What happens to all of the flowers after an event? That is a question we are asked regularly. Brides and bridesmaids usually take their bouquets with them and sometimes take a few table arrangements for family members. Most of the flowers are left though for us to pick up later. We give a lot of […]
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 […]
