Lots of Texture

What is it about the changing of the seasons that bring on surreal dreams? My dreams have been all over the place. You? Last night I dreamt that when I arrived at the flower market and it was hidden among all these holiday ornament stores. I was looking at little plastic trees wondering were all the fresh flowers were. Hate flower anxiety dreams!

I was feeling a little overwhelmed this morning...putting on and taking off too many hats. So I stopped, took a walk and returned to my desk with a cup of tea. ahhhh....breathe. My load was lightened when I saw the professional images from a July wedding. I can still smell all the herbs. All images by the incredibly talented Gary Ashley from The Wedding Artists Collective.

Random things...

Burned my finger with a hot glue gun making twine wrapped table numbers for a wedding this weekend. Ouch....but they sure look cute.

Been meaning to tell you that a old worn stump that I "foraged" from the side of the BQE and sat guard in front of the studio has been stolen. wtf? It had to be lifted when we were working because you can not access it when our front gate is down. Thinking someone must have turned into a side table??

I share some bouquet love...

Autumn on the Hudson

Lynhurst Castle in Tarrytown. When we pulled up I thought "oh man! Ruby has to see this place! It's a real live castle". What a stunning venue. With my best flower girl by my side we had a great time installing and making everything look just right. It was a dream. Then as we waited for the ceremony to end to dismantle the chuppah, we took a little stroll around the property. Funny thing...according to the info plaques, the property was considered too flashy for it's day. Kinda the McMansion of the early 19th century. You wonder if these big new fabricated homes will ever be considered our historic treasures in the future?? Doubt it... Anyway back to the wedding. It was a celebration of autumn, all woodsy and wild.

 Quick shot of a centerpiece before we packed up. Wrapped birch vases. Super easy!

The Castle - just a cozy summer home to 19th century industrialist

This adorable cottage on the grounds is a private home (?!) I wanna live there!

Stunning old growth trees abounded

First Bouquet of October

What a stupendous weekend. Two lovely events in full autumnal glory running a great doable pace.

First up was at a really lovely restaurant in Park Slope Brooklyn called Scottidito Osteria Toscana. I'm always on the look out for local spots that have a pretty private room for intimate parties. This place fits the bill. The owner was a really great guy and the staff seemed completely on top of it. It was a small intimate wedding...simple masons on the table with a knock out bouquet. The bride specifically requested this yellow orchid in her bouquet. I was nervous at first on how I was gonna work it in but in the end it was a perfect fit!

New Wedding up on SMP

Loved Loved Loved working on this wedding. Thank Style Me Pretty for the shout out. Congrats to Hillary and Patrick. xoxo