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Summer Wedding in Ballard

Katelyn and Josh got married this summer in Ballard, Washington.  Lucky for me, Katelyn’s aunt is a great friend & neighbor of mine on Whidbey Island – and a retired wedding planner.  It was fun […]


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Wedding of Antique Roses

This wedding was one of my most favorite of the summer!  Not just because it was at Fireseed Catering on Whidbey Island – where the owners are easygoing, the scenery is fab, and […]


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A beautiful Christmas table

Happy Holidays!  Using centerpieces I made, one of my clients set some particularly lovely tables for her Christmas feast .  The theme was silver and cranberry.  I think she did a great […]


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Late Summer Wedding at Fireseed Catering

I was honored to act as wedding florist for Mary Jill and Todd at the beginning of October.  Their wedding was beautiful!  MJ was a pleasure to work with – organized, easy-going, and […]


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Casual Garden Bouquet Snapshots

With gardens going full-tilt in August, it is fun to pick things to make a wild and natural styled arrangements.  My Sweet Pea patch is overflowing with bounty and scent and the Chocolate […]


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Lime and Charcoal Country-Chic wedding

Country Chic is hot this summer.  Nostalgia is “in”.  We are taking our decor cues from simpler times, choosing rustic, casual and homey materials that translate a familiar, comfortable vibe.  The mason jar […]


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Wildflower Bridal Bouquet

This bridal bouquet is a blend of 60s and 70s “retro” fashion with the current trend in strong colors.  I found this wedding dress to be inspirational in a John Denver sort […]