August in Girdwood is a sea of green. A rainforest of the North. Holly’s maids dresses couldn’t have been more perfect. Peonies, dahlias, summer roses and giant ferns I am longing for your return.
Photos – Joshua Veldstra Photography
Dress- Bateau Bridal Boutique
Venue- Alyeska Resort
Baskets of seeds, garden maps, seed catalogs, and planting calendars covered my table today. Planning for Summer planting and ordering seeds are two of my favorite Winter activities! People often ask me what are easy annual flowers to grow in Alaska for cutting. If you have the space and want to get a head start…
A two day mini Chicago vacation on the way home from holiday travels was a perfect way to start the year. The Art Institute of Chicago was decorated in real greens for the holidays which made it even more amazing than I was expecting. I am just a sucker for beautiful museums. There is a…
This Weekend I checked into a hot springs resort and unplugged for a couple days. No internet, no phone, no news, summed up as no outside world. One of the first emails I read when I reunited with my iPhone was about the attacks in Paris. It didn’t actually mention the attacks, but I could…
We pour our heart and souls into our place. We have this place to share it, the flowers, the food, the view, the feeling that the city is far away. The Farm to Table Feast this year was graced again by fantastic weather. There was a tent, but no need for it other than the…
Hannah and Forrest were married in Girdwood on a beautiful rainy September day. Yes, a beautiful rainy day. This is a thing in Girdwood! Their friends, family and dogs joined them for this special day. Hannah was a joy to work with and her color palette was a dream. Early September is prime dahlia time…
Christina and Kyle were married Thanksgiving week at a private residence in Eagle River. When you have a small reception with less than twenty guests you can go all out with beautiful details. It was fun to watch this workshop space transform into an beautiful reception. Alaska’s version of an industrial wedding venue. Photography- Donna…