simply beautiful

tree peonies are so beautiful, sometimes pricey but always worth it. i have two shade of pink ones in my home right now and i thought i would share some images i took of them. they are like crepe paper with delicate ruffles of petals. it makes me smile each time i catch a bit of their subtle scent as i pass by....(too bad they haven't invented a way for me to share that with you)

enjoy!

"just married"

no, not me! but i did work on a wonderful wedding last weekend in the hamptons. the weather wasn't fabulous but for some reason the misty fog that lingered most of the day seemed perfect in the beautiful hamptons setting. one request the bride had was a "just married" sign for their vintage range rover. i couldn't find anything that i loved so i made one myself. i was happy with the way it turned out but know a few things i might do differently the next time around...i will share some more pictures of the wedding over the next few days and more when the professional shots come in!

bring a sprig of spring inside...

with all of the flowers starting to bloom outside why not cut a few to enjoy inside. as i've said before, you don't need a lot of flowers to make an impact. and while everyone is looking for ways to save, reuse and recycle i thought this post over at design*sponge was quite appropriate. it's a classic idea and gives you illustrated instructions on how to make it happen. enjoy!

a walk in the park...

spring in central park??? it doesn't get much better than that, except of course if you get there on one of the first sunny spring days! i spent the day there yesterday and took a little trip to the zoo with my friend and her daughter...the trees are in full bloom and everything looks so beautiful. take a walk, run or ride and enjoy these long awaited spring days!

magnolia trees are sooo beautiful...and around for such a short time before the flower petals drop off.
the cherry blossoms aren't quite bloomed yet but i have some pictures from last spring...always a favorite of brides...but remember there is only a short window of time that flowering branches are available...so if you love them and know that you want them for your wedding...think SPRING!

while you're busy looking up at the beautiful trees don't forget to look down at some of the beautiful ground cover throughout the parks gardens

the vibrant colors of this peacock were too amazing to resist...unfortunately it didn't shake it's tail feathers so that i could get a picture but it's still soo beautiful.

happy weekend!

museum of the city of new york event

as promised here are some professional shots of the event i did two weeks ago at the musuem of the city of new york. these are by far much better than the ones i shot. all of the images are courtesy of jayd gardina of jayd gardina photography, her work is beautiful, check out her blog here.

the architectural details of the space are beautiful!

the guest of honor LOVES lavender and all things French so i attached a bouquet of lavender to the back of her chair

the wonderful olivier cheng provided the catering

yum! a beautiful dessert bar.

almost too beautiful to eat! from payard

phyto universe window design

phyto universe is an ultra chic, unique space offering amazing hair treatments. located on 58th street & lexington avenue, the entrance is street level and the spa is located upstairs. the space is an oasis located in the midst of the bustling city...you feel immediately relaxed as soon as you walk into the space. there is a vertical garden wall which is amazing!
i've designed a few seasonal windows in the past for them but most recently created a spring window filled with vibrant butterflies and rich green grass.

Wedding Bouquets

you're set with all that you will be wearing head to toe...but there is still one accessory missing...your bouquet!! whenever i work with a couple the personal flowers are often the last thing we design. for me it's the most fun. it's as important as any other accessory you will wear that day and should be a reflection of your personality. i love using unexpected accents or personal trinkets to decorate the bouquets. as with every detail of your wedding, it should be an expression of you! the way a bouquet is wrapped is one way to show your personality along with the flowers you choose. and think about, the bouquet will be in tons of the pictures so you want to love it!!

left corner & center images courtesy of belathee
right top & bottom images courtesy of the knot
other images provided by blade