august greens

recently, i produced a beautiful reception party for a couple whose son married in Florida in July. The mother of the groom loved bright green floral, a popular request during the month of August.

the result turned out exactly as I had envisioned in my head (i always love it when that happens!). check out the pistachio green hanging lamps. i loved the finish out with white acrylic at the bottom. the light perfectly radiated through both the silk dupioni fabric and the acrylic. lovely glow in a big white tent.

thanks to planner Sherry Hargrove for an incredible event!
please visit the gallery for more party picts.

spanish glass

i always love getting new containers, especially at bargain prices. a few weeks ago, i received a phone call from a friend telling me to drop everything and head to the most incredible yard sale ever, hosted by a couple that owns a very stylish wholesale home goods business (are you kidding, i’m not giving away my secret source or their address).

even though i missed the morning rush, i was able to find some really incredible spanish glass. (you may recognize the goods from some major retail stores). and yard sale finds go right along with my “bang for your buck” business plan. i can pass along the savings to my clients by offering low rental prices. i like the idea of sharing the love!

pack a modern punch

looking for a modern color palette for your next event? try bright orange and turquoise. keeping the colors bold and the varieties of floral to a minimum will provide more impact. in this setting, orange ranunculas, blue muscari and white phaleonopsis orchids are used in mass to create a sophisticated setting. the chic white vases from IKEA add an extra punch of style (and they’re easy on the pocketbook).

tip: if you’re on a budget, one type of floral in a stylish vase with a small opening will give you bigger bang for the buck!

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