Variations on a (Valentine's Day) Theme

What do you get when you combine a dozen roses and a vintage sewing machine? Last month my Mother-in-law gave me a vintage sewing machine. Ever since then I've been obsessed with sewing silk covers for vases and candles. Naturally, this obsession carried on into Valentine's Day. Check out some of the dozen rose arrangements that went out yesterday and today:

one dozen Black Baccara roses, Peach Vision spray roses, anemone, and seeded eucalyptus in a six inch cylinder vase wrapped with burgundy silk

This arrangement is one of my favorites. It includes Black Baccara roses, Peach Vision spray roses, anemone, and seeded eucalyptus. The six inch cylinder vase is wrapped in burgundy silk.

one dozen Faith roses, Peach Vision spray roses, anemone, and seeded eucalyptus in a six inch cylinder vase wrapped with burgundy silk

Another burgundy wrap, but this time the vase is filled with Faith roses.

one dozen Esperance roses, parrot tulips, and seeded eucalyptus in a six inch cylinder vase wrapped with champagne silk

Esperance roses and parrot tulips finished with a champagne silk wrap.

one dozen Black Baccara roses, Peach Vision spray roses, anemone, wax flower, and seeded eucalyptus in a six inch cylinder vase wrapped with champagne silk

one dozen red Freedom roses, ranunculus, wax flower, and variegated lily grass in a six inch cylinder vase wrapped with red silk

Finally a dozen red Freedom roses with ranunculus, wax flower and variegated lily grass in a red silk wrap.

Happy Valentine's Day!

The Palace Bridal Show

The bridal show on the 18th was a huge success! I met some very cool new brides, and I am quickly filling in the rest of my open 2009 weekends! Here is the Floral Verde LLC booth:

Floral Verde LLC booth at the 2009 Palace bridal show

The first vignette was inspired by the Michigan coast, and was illustrated with a complete table setting. The tall blue centerpiece contained delphinium, hydrangea, dusty miller, seeded eucalyptus, buplerum, Escimo roses, Cream Propyta roses, dried phalaris, and ranunculus. The base of the 32 inch pilsner vase was surrounded with a small wreath of flowers, and was accented with dupioni silk wrapped votives.

tall blue centerpiece with delphinium, hydrangea, dusty miller, seeded eucalyptus, buplerum, Escimo roses, Cream Propyta roses, dried phalaris, and ranunculus

The matching bouquet contained hydrangea, mini cymbidium orchids, bupleurum, Cream Prophyta roses and ranunculus, tied with a pale teal dupioni silk stem wrap.

bouquet containing hydrangea, mini cymbidium orchids, bupleurum, Cream Prophyta roses and ranunculus, tied with a pale teal dupioni silk stem wrap

The next vignette was inspired by a vintage Hollywood theme. The main colors were antique gold, blush, champagne and ivory. The centerpiece was elevated with a 20 inch turned wood candle stand. It contained hydrangea, bupleurum, Sahara roses, Champagne sweetheart roses and Peach Vision spray roses.

centerpiece on a 20 inch turned wood candle stand, containing hydrangea, bupleurum, Sahara roses, Champagne sweetheart roses and Peach Vision spray roses

The matching bouquet contained Sahara roses, Belle du Monde French tulips and white parrot tulips. This bouquet was tied off with an ivory silk stem wrap and detailed with a collar of lace.

bouquet containing Sahara roses, Belle du Monde French tulips and white parrot tulips, tied off with an ivory silk stem wrap and detailed with a collar of lace

There was a second bouquet for the vintage Hollywood theme that brought a lot of attention to the booth. It was quite simple and only contained Escimo roses, Viviane spray roses, white mini callas, and beige stripped coque feathers. The delicate feathers added glamour and movement. The photo just doesn't do it justice!

glamorous bouquet containing Escimo roses, Viviane spray roses, white mini callas, and beige stripped coque feathers

At the back of the booth we had a garden themed vignette. The centerpiece contained hydrangea, bupleurum, Cream Prophyta roses, Rosita Vendela roses, Sahara roses and Champagne sweetheart roses in an antique gold footed bowl. The matching bouquet contained hydrangea, Cream Prophyta roses, Rosita Vendela roses, Sahara roses, Champagne sweetheart roses, ranunculus and dried phalaris with a two layered silk and satin stem wrap.

centerpiece and bouquet containing hydrangea, bupleurum, Cream Prophyta roses, Rosita Vendela roses, Sahara roses, Champagne sweetheart roses, ranunculus and dried phalaris

Here is a picture of Allison and me at 5:00 PM, right before we tore down the booth and raffled off all of the arrangements. Allison is one of my former brides who works part time for me. You might remember her from Allison & Chris at Pine Knob Mansion. Thanks for your help Alley!

Allison and Janet at the end of the busy bridal show

I'm meeting with my first show bride tonight. I can't wait to learn more about all of my new brides and weddings! Thanks to all of my current and past brides who came out and showed their support!

Meet me at the Palace

I'm really excited! In exactly a week I will be hosting a booth at Michigan's largest bridal show of the year! I have three really interesting centerpieces planned, and there will be several hand tied bouquets for brides to pass around and inspect up close. Here is a sneak peak at what I'll be bringing: flowers for the 2009 Palace bridal show

Here is the information you need to know: Winter Bridal Celebrations The Palace of Auburn Hills Sunday, January 18, 2009 Noon to 5:00 PM

Before you go, check out the Bridal Celebrations website for a $2 discount coupon and a map. Then be sure to stop by the Floral Verde booth and tell me about your wedding. Check out my work, schedule a free consultation and get entered to win fabulous prizes - including bouquets, centerpieces, and discounts for your wedding! See you there!