Fiesta de Kandell

When the lovely Hailey Kandell asked me for flowers to go with her Fiesta dinner that has become a yearly tradition, I was delighted. Delighted at the challenge of coming up with centerpieces to go with the Mexican Taco truck, churros and pinatas .

Here's what I came up with...

Key Ingredient?

Ornamental Peppers!

I'm just in love with Zinnias lately, I guess...

Zinnias, Celosia, Sunflowers, Crocosmia, Craspedia, Ornamental Peppers, Pitt, Tigerwood and Poms.

Designer: Erika Eddington

For the lady who loved english gardens

Joann Hickman left behind quite the legacy, here in Provo, and was loved by all who knew her.

Artichokes, Dahlias, Hydrangea, Spray Roses, Allium, Millet, Eucalyptus, Eremurus

Designer: Erika Eddington

Baby Shower Arrangements for Hailey Kandell

Hailey Kandell needed some baby boy arrangements for a baby shower she was throwing for a friend. I like the way these turned out. Quite... Dr. Seuss-esque.

#1

Hydrangea, Viburnum, Kangaroo Paw, Peonies, Ti Leaves, Leucodendron, Curly Willow, Craspedia

 

 #2

 Curly Willow, Hydrangea, Peonies, Fever Few, Craspedia, Scabiosa Pods, Leucodendron

#3

Curly Willow, Leucodendron, Peonies, Kangaroo Paw, Hydrangea, Peonies

Designer: Erika Eddington

the complexion of spring

You can't go wrong with pink and white for mother's day...

Hybrid delphinium, oriental lilies, peonies, lepto, parrot tulips, hydrangea, camellias

A friend of mine took some pictures of me arranging.

Designer: Erika Eddington 

Amid the Tempest, Dark and Wild

I couldn't not help myself to the beautifully wild, dark agonis and coral peach peonies! When I saw them, I knew I had to create something. I had so much fun playing with the visual weight on this one, the left being anchored by the volume of the pussy willow and the right being anchored by the dark and visually dense texture of the agonis.

Peonies, Agonis, Birch Bark, Dahlias, Pussy Willow, Curly Willow, Pheasant Feathers, Broomcorn

Designer: Courtney Demmitt

the garden admires her

I love the arc and drape of this arrangement and all the textures I was able to incorporate. These roses were fun because as they bloomed, they lost their purple and became slightly more pink and khaki - ambiguously colored and curious to look at. The recipient of this arrangement used to play the Bass, so I included a guitar string envelope as an envelope for the card.The brand of string is Earthwood - how apt!

Boyfriend roses, birch bark, sponge mushrooms, Australian lepto, pussy willow, variegated mini pittosporum, variegated euonymous.

Designer: Courtney Demmitt

Stay tuned. Many more posts to come

the earth blooms in flowers

For the Calvin's sweet mother, Cherie!

 Hydrangea, Parrot Tulips, Oriental Lilies, Lepto, Camellias

Designer: Erika Eddington

Bold Little Beauty

This arrangement was for photographer, Ashley Thalman.

She shoots beautiful wedding photography and portraiture. You should definitely check her work out.

Pincushion Protea, Green Sunflowers, Golden Football Mums, Sanderiana

Designer: Erika Eddington