baby’s breath is back
Posted by Debby Jewesson in Featured Articles, Handwork, Reception, Weddings on 04 11th, 2009 | no responses>
not since the eighties have i seen baby’s breath used so often. the big difference, it’s got a more stylish presence in the 21st century. i prefer to use it in bundles or groupings. seen here, this pretty little nosegay has a handle wrapped in burnt orange velvet ribbon, detailed with a perfect row of white beads. these days, nosegays are the modern alternative to corsages.
on the tablescape shown below, baby’s breath adds a touch of country chic to the setting. used in clusters, it complements the white roses nicely.
i’m also a fan of using common flowers in uncommon ways for bigger impact. (i.e. not using baby’s breath for a whispy filler flower) otherwise, your guests might be reminded of the 80’s. and you wouldn’t want that, would you?