Floral Design Class: Take-Home Bouquet

In our Fundamentals class (which yes, I am taking after the Advanced class, but they were offered out of order!) we practiced cutting with our floral knives this week and got to create a take-home bouquet that we wrapped in tissue and cellophane.  I had a weird mix of flowers in my bouquet, but I don't know, I kind of like it.  The poor sunflower and hydrangea were nearing their end, but the combined colors of the dalia, larkspur, and spray roses had a cool effect.  I also got to use some bupleurum greens.  I really love the look of these and I will seek them out when I get brave and venture out to the San Francisco Flower Market.

And here's another view from my iPhone, which creates some awesome, warm light.

Sunday Dinner

Last weekend my boyfriend's Mom invited us over for some burgers at her house and I had plenty of flowers left over from the farmer's market.  My boyfriend's five-year-old nephew said that "he liked them," and quizzically asked if they were real.  I like a five-year-old that appreciates flowers.

Weekend Farmer's Market: Summer Arrangement

Another weekend trip to the farmer's market and supporting the local flower cause.  I cannot take credit for the combination of these flowers because I purchased them as pre-picked bunches of flowers.  I like the wildflower, rainbow effect they all have together.



And when I woke up in the mornings I got to see these lovely colors.  And Domo, of course.