Ashley & Ryan wanted a touch of Hawaii at their Alaskan wedding. Alaskan peonies mixed with palms, ginger flowers, anthuriums, bird of paradise and locally foraged silverberry. The bride’s red hot toes were a perfect match. This summer was the hottest summer on record in Alaska!
Photos- Renee J North Photography
Planning- AK Happenings
Dress- Grace Loves Lace
December a month of desert travels, desserts, and darkness. There was also the theme of foraging greens. The amount of greens it takes to make a wreath might surprise those who have not done so. There were flowers I gifted to friends(those are the best kind) and flowers I bought for myself even better and…
Beautiful work from this weeks Branches & Blooms workshop at Bloomsbury Blooms. It is so nice to exchange knowledge and create with others. I am looking forward to next weeks workshop and seeing all of…
Bree and Austin in the garden of winter. The beauty of Homer dusted with snow. Wedding flowers in these winter months are good for my soul. Photos – Joshua Veldstra Photography
A beautiful couple, their goat, bagpipes, and the perfect color palette for April in Alaska. Photos- Raluca Rodila Photography Dress- Bateau Bridal Boutique
We all have favorites… No way around it. They might change over time, but I have my short list when it comes to flowers. Nigella, also known as love in a mist is on that list. It It grows here in Alaska, is delicate yet tough, the color varieties are all ones I like, it…
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