12/23/2011

Romantic Holiday


It's the most wonderful, joyous time of the year! Lots of parties and fun times with family and friends! This is a combination arrangement for a 30th wedding anniversary and Christmas party. I used white hybrid lilies, golden seeded eucalyptus, maroon esmeralda, green pompoms and touches of noble fir. I think it's both festive and romantic!







11/25/2011

Country French Baby Shower


My sister and aunts wanted to throw me a baby shower and they asked me what theme I wanted. I told them I would looove to have a Country French theme with a French menu as well. I told them I wanted the colors to be sage green and lavender, with lots of fresh herbs and I wanted to re-purpose my husband's wine boxes. Oh, and make a croquembouche as well! At this point I don't know if (A) they wanted to kill me or (B) they were very happy that I was very specific. HEEHEE! The party was fabulous and I am thankful that my family helped create what I envisioned. Special thanks to my sister Kat, who threw me quite a few baby showers for me after this party with different sets of friends!








Kat made lavender rice pillows as prizes for the games.



My husband loved the wine box planters. They are still thriving on my balcony!




Kat worked with sticky caramel to build the croquembouche.





My aunt set-up a kiddie area outdoors. It was a hit with the little ones!

On our menu the guests had fun making their own crepes at a crepe station, we had sweet and savory options. There was Orange Fennel Salad, Roasted Figs with Goat Cheese & Honey, various Petit Fours, Eclairs, and Madeleine cookies. I was busy enjoying the party so I didn't take good pictures of the food! I love my family, they all worked so hard and I am so thankful for this pretty, pretty party!

11/24/2011

Meet my daughter



We are very thankful for our beautiful and healthy daughter. We named her Viviana Claire. She is an absolute joy and ohhh boy, does she melt our hearts! Motherhood is such a wonderful experience... I am completely devoted to my little bundle of love. It sure keeps me busy, but every ounce of energy is worth it!




Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you are enjoying it with loved ones.

5/23/2011

Hydrangeas!

Who doesn't love hydrangeas?! I wanted to make greenish white blooms and it was fun to pipe like crazy, although my butter cream was starting to feel the heat! Brought it to work to start the Monday right! Have a great week :D






5/20/2011

Wilton Cake with Royal Icing flowers



This is what happens when you are going through the nausea and dizziness of the first trimester of pregnancy! I wasn't going to post it, but now I find it pretty funny now that I have better days ;) Pretty much did whatever for the reverse shell piping and basket weave (tired mommy... tired mommy...) but one slice made it all better... WHEW!

5/18/2011

Tear-Drop Bouquet



Perfect with the statuesque and classy bride! <3