A favorite from Summer 2014 Jana And Chris at Earhart Manor Ann Arbor

This bouquet was a favorite one of the first asymmetrical designs of the year and so full of petals including romantic antike garden roses, Juliet garden roses, coral, peach and blush ranunculus, viburnum, sweet peas, astilbe and parrot tulips!! Sigh. Photo by Kat Foley Photography 

Fall Flowers for Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Wedding

Loved designing this fall bridal bouquet for Charlotte featuring a contrasting mix of plum ball dahlia, and Ivory garden roses including pops of coral and red backed by camellia foliage.

These elevated orchid centerpieces were a perfect fit in the ballroom at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club.

Half the tables featured gold compote centerpieces piled with garden roses in a contrasting red, plum ivory and coral pallet.  Those Romantic Antike garden roses and Baroness GRs were SO perfect!!

Attending the Sweet Woodruff Fall Retreat

When my friend Tracy posted a link to the Sweet Woodruff Fall Retreat announcement I immediately jumped at the opportunity.  They had me at "Escape to cottage country" to be honest but I was also enticed by "a flower immersion for flower enthusiasts". 

 My expectations were already pretty high after seeing the beautiful work of Lisa Collins (read about Lisa here) and her Sweet Woodruff team.   I don't know why "cottage country made me think of bunk beds and musty old furniture, happy childhood Michigan memories I guess(#upnorth) but that was NOT AT ALL what awaited..... 

It was more like stepping into a cozy Pottery Barn catalog then a drafty Walden log cabin.  At some point Lisa said "Luxury is more about comfort then crystals" and I thought that summed it up pretty nicely... I was inspired to greater floral pursuits but almost more inspired by the hospitality the likes of which I have never known.  

My brain never got a chance to say " you know what would be prefect right now a cup/glass/pint of _______" because 5 seconds before you could have the thought someone handed you a piping hot cup of same.  There is truly an art to entertaining and Lisa and her mom Patty have it down to an effortless science.  The company was delightful, the food was phenomenal and THE FLOWERS:

Wild harvested raspberry, currents (maybe not sure what those red berries I found were) virginia creeper with ranunculus, garden roses, hellebore, privet berries and sweet pea within a rose gold bowl from Hofland

Oh AND I woke up to the loon calls on the lake outside that window there!! Never heard them before its really fun Voices: Common Loon - YouTube

More to share on this when they reveal the  Fine Art Film Photography by When He Met Her (can't wait)!!

Great Gold Trumpet Vases for Pendleton Ceremony U of M

 Check out these new gold trumpet vases... I am in LOVE with the art deco shape and slightly vintage texture of the gold finish.  They look awesome on the faux stone pedestals we picked up earlier this year and the size (height & diameter) is perfect for getting that lovely tree like arrangement ratio.

Designed these two for an early fall wedding at the U of M union.  The ceremony was in the Pendleton room pictured here and the reception was in the ballroom.  The gold vases were a perfect fit with all the light fixtures and decorative accents around the union. 

Martha Stewart American Made Finalist!!

So excited to announce that The Little Flower Soap Co has been named a finalist for this years Martha Stewart American Made award.  November 7th and 8th We will be traveling to Martha's studios in New York City for the American Made Summit, a networking event & maker lecture series, where we will get to meet Martha  (pinch me I'm dreaming!!)  

Earhart Manor Ann Arbor Wedding

 Jana's Bouquet featured Juliet garden roses (peach) coral ranunculus, peach sweet peas, bright green viburnum and pink astilbe.  It was so refreshing to make such a wildly textured bouquet

The ceremony was framed by two large stone garden urns filled with piles of hydrangea, and roses, on pedestals for added height and drama.  We scattered coral rose petals on the aisle.

Centerpieces were designed in gold compotes and featured mint, jasmine fine, seeded eucalyptus, spray roses, garden roses, ranunculus, hydrangea and astilbe

 Cocktail table decor and the patio at Eahart Manor were decorated with a mix of coral and peach spray roses and ranunculus including a full floral railing on the back patio

 Congratulations Jana and Chris!! so honored to be your florist :) ~Holly

Easter Lip Balms in the Etsy Shop

New skinny "slimline" Easter lip balms in the Etsy Shop today  I thought these would make cute favors for place-settings on the Easter table or be fun in Easter Baskets. loving these delicate little tubes (0.07oz) See more here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/117260752