Fall Fabulous

Oh how we love the warm colors of autumn. They couldn't have worked finer in this candle lit antique home in Litchfield. The bride wanted seasonal but also sophisticated. When she said she wanted to use gourds as vessels, I wasn't sure we'd be able to keep from looking too country, but by using the finest velvety petals in the brightest hues of orange and yellow, we managed to create luxurious arrangements with all the warmth but none of the country kitsch. photos by kyra hartnett, hartnettstudio.com.

We love the bride's idea to use guinea feathers in her white bouquet of orchid, freesia and roses - a small touch of autumnal creativity!

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.

Herb & Flower Arrangements in the WSJ

Herb & Flower Arrangements in the Wall Street Journal ...
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904537404576552632494640922.html

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!

Stylish Barn Wedding at Rooster Tail

This small wedding was simple country fresh with style but none of the fuss.

Elegant Garden Wedding with Vintage Flair

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

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.

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.

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.

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.