Flower Power!

Giant flower spotted driving around Salem, OR!

Don't be scared if you see a GIANT flower while you're driving around Salem, Oregon — it's just our ad on Oregon Mobile Media's mobile billboard truck. Far classier than a sign bolted to a truck bed and way cooler than a traditional billboard, this mobile media truck has three sides that display scrolling "billboards" (up to 12' wide!) AND----it's lighted at night so it glows. :)

Yep, super awesome. You've got to see it in person to really appreciate just how cool it is, but til you do, here's a photo of it in the evening with the lights on. For more photos and to learn more about this super-cool new advertising opportunity, be sure to "Like" them on Facebook or visit their website.

Oregon Wedding Showcase in Salem a huge success!

WOW! What a fantastic—and exhausting— weekend! We had 600+ brides attend the Oregon Wedding Showcase in Salem, at the Oregon State Fairgrounds. And boy do I feel like I talked to all of them. :)

I posted some photos of the different varieties we had in the shop to "play with" for the show, and here's a peek at some of the finished products:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'll have nice, professional shots up on the website in a couple days—look under the "recent Events" tab.

Flowers, flowers everywhere—and not a bouquet in sight... yet.

This weekend is the Oregon Wedding Showcase at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem, and the studio is a kaleidoscope of color right now! Pink, coral & red! Purple, green & orange! Ivory! Blue! Yellow!

Bridal shows (though they make for a verrrry long weekend, in most cases) really are great fun, because I get to design what I want, with the flowers I select. I really have no one to please but me (and let me tell you, that's tough!). I like to think of it as my floral fashion show: clothing designers show their over-the-top designs, then pare down that look for the buying public. I try to do the same, showing the latest floral trends & pushing the envelope with color and design.

Usually I have ideas in mind several weeks before a show, then sketch out the designs I see in my head, ordering flowers based on those. But, every few years I get a 'wild hair' and decide to wing it by just going to to the flower market and seeing what's there, designing & sketching as I shop. It definitely takes longer that way, but it's more exciting to see what's there and let your creativity run wild (Ooohhhh -- black mini callas! PEONIES? Yippeee!)

This was one of those years. :) So, here are some snapshots of the flowers & colors... guess we'll find out together what I do with them for the weekend!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And speaking of, if you're planning a wedding—or know someone who is—the Oregon Wedding Showcase really is a great one. If you come, be sure to stop and say HI!

Feb 28 "tasting" at The Oregon Garden Resort a success!

About 80 people +/- attended the tasting put on by the The Oregon Garden Resort on Sunday, Feb. 28. The event let current & prospective brides sample some of the menu offerings for weddings. It was a lovely event, with over 80 people in attendance.

Sue Hamilton of SHE Designs and I worked out the 'tablescapes," choosing to highlight the colors of the room with our linen & flower choices. We even created a "chapel" area in the room, with the 2 chair offerings the Resort has, so brides could get a feel for what's possible in the room.

In addition to the event florals, we set up a small display and ran a video slideshow of some of our work, which seemed to be very popular... I may have to do that at all the shows!

Paper Zone wedding show today! 11am - 3pm at the Salem Store

Wedding Ideas at Paper Zone-Salem -- this Saturday, Feb. 20

The PAPER ZONE is hosting a WEDDING IDEA SHOWCASE this Saturday, Feb. 20th, 11am - 3pm, inside their Salem store.

This is a great place to find inspiration for the invitation do-it-yourselfer, or anyone looking to add a personal flair to their programs, place cards, favors, thank-you's and MORE!

We'll have a little display with information & handouts, along with a wedding bouquet and a featured table (citrus, anyone?!).

For more information, be sure to call the Salem Store at (503) 364-9826 and ask for Tara.

Link to Paper Zone's site at:
http://www.paperzone.com/index.cfm