The Blooming Idea Blog

Sometimes it's all the little details that make an event. Here are a few of the simple accents that made a big impact.

There's nothing we enjoy more than a good party! But no party is complete without stunning decor, right? In addition to the fresh fragrance they provide, fresh florals add texture, color and visual impact to any room. The pieces above were just a few of our favorites from a part we did with a major contemporary flare. We created gorgeous visual impact with lots of texture by using Kangaroo paw,...

We love a good party and a few weekends ago we made these little beauties with lilies and blue delphinium for a fun beatles themed Quincinera party. It's always fun to make arrangements more individual and personal. They were thrilled with the fun pictures of the group and were rocking out to their top hits all night long.

There is something about a man in uniform that makes the ladies go all doe-eyed. But with a handsome groom like this, can you disagree? This lovely couple had a vibrant celebration with yellow and blue accents throughout the ceremony and reception. Kari's bouquet was a traditional style handtied with lots of texture and variety. Her flowers included blooms like hydrangea, asiatic lilies, iris,...

For some reason Callas are one of those flowers that you either LOVE or hate... Why? I wonder if it has to do with the definitive shape and overall line of the flower The interesting thing is that callas are great by themselves or intermixed with other blooms like roses, orchids, or hydrangea. This bride was in love with purple, as so many of us are. For her bridesmaids we chose a more...

When the weather actually cooperates it is such a beautiful back drop to have an even outdoors. There is nothing quite like the artistry of nature to set a romantic tone for a wedding recpeption. This wedding was in the brides home. Her yard was just perfect for her romanitc ceremony.

Some brides just take your breath away, and this was a weekend full of them. Sam was such a sweet natured and well rounded lady. I loved her vibrant personality which we echoed in her flowers. Funky but natural, textural yet coordinating, rich and vibrant. Sam's bouquet was in a more natural handtied style I call a sprial handtied. It's made in the european fashion where it can literally stand on...

When I see purples I can't help but think of one word... Royalty! The richness of the hues lends itself to a sultry depth, no wonder it was the preferred color of royalty. With a mix of roses, lisianthus, stock, spider mums, snap dragons, lilies and hydrangea it was a beautiful combination of texture and dimension.

When the temperature starts to climb and the sun is our on a regular basis all the colors around seem to be much more intense, letting everyone know that summer is finally here (not to mention the 100+ degree days). With all the heat and sunshine it seems fitting to create some hot and fiery pieces to showcase this couples big day. The mixture of lilies, gerbera daisies, roses, curly willow,...