9.20.2011

Late Summer Lavender, Litchfield, Conn.




This detail-oriented bride chose a lovely combination of lavender and gray to help create the relaxed outdoor look she was after. We used antique jars and bottles to decorate the long tables, along with a fresh mix of local fall flowers, herbs and grasses.

8.17.2011

Mexican Fiesta Fundraiser



Couldn't resist stuffing these glass vessels to the brim with key limes and chili peppers to spice up this Mexican-themed party-fundraiser in Litchfield!


8.01.2011

Elegant Garden Wedding with Vintage Flair




Garden roses, hydrangea, scabiosa pod, veronica and dusty miller in mercury glass.

7.09.2011

First Blooms from First Bloom Farm

A night of "first blooms" and floral design with Maggie Saska from First Bloom Farm. We love Maggie's stuff because she always has something new and different - exciting for real flower geeks like me! I was particularly enjoying the poppy pods, giant dill flower, and dainty little dangling grasses.






6.19.2011

Clean & Classic Country Club Wedding

This bride did a great job selecting the perfect style and colors for her fresh and clean country club wedding in Litchfield, Connecticut. The choice of navy, green and crisp white were the perfect match for the golf-course backdrop on a summery June day. Green hydrangea, white peony, lady's mantle, and mock orange were a few of the flowers we used to achieve this soft but sophisticated classic look. The initials on the bar are boxwood and andromeda glue-gunned onto crisp white linen.









6.13.2011

Vintage Chic Farm Wedding in Warren
















This design-savvy couple knew exactly what they wanted - and SWND's selection of spring buds and branches perfectly complimented the vintage vibe of this ultra-fresh and classy spring, farm wedding. Photo credit: Josh Snyder Photography.

5.30.2011

Her Majesty, the Tree Peony.























Could there possibly exist something more beautiful than the tree peony? It was a disappointment that the paper-thin petals of this 8 inch beauty lasted only one night in the vase before falling everywhere - but that is all we needed! Gorgeous. It's no wonder the tree only produces 5-6 flowers per year ... looks like it would take some energy.

5.18.2011

Scouting in Nor-Cal


How much do we love these vertical succulent beds?