A Dream Wedding with Principal Planner

FLower arrangement for Principal Planner

Working with Azar at Principal Planner this year has been nothing but a charm and we are so happy she approched us with this colorful and luxurious wedding. To dream of a contract like this would be an understatement, Gen and I are so thrilled to be a part of this stunning project!

The indications were simple: the bride LOVES flowers, quality before quantity, an arabian night color scheme and the incorporation of the national flowers of Egypt for the groom (we used papyrus) and Russia for the bride (since camomille isn’t in our color pallett but it is in the chrysanthemum family, we chose to use green santinis instead).

Here is a preview of the wedding flowers in sketches, we can’t wait to show you pictures, but you’ll have to be patient … the wedding is only in August! Stay posted!

FLower arrangement for Principal Planner

FLower arrangement for Principal Planner

Flower arrangement for Principal Planner

Sketching away!

Les sketches de Stephanie { O.xide, Floriste, Montreal }

I can tell you that my markers have been going at it the past few weeks! I have been sketching away, creating proposals for many brides and grooms to be and the creative juices are flowing!

We have been receiving lots of requests for purples and blues, here is a tiny sneek peak at some of these wedding flower designs.

From projects being quite simple to others more intricate, 2010 is looking good and Gen can’t wait to bring my drawings to life, we also of course can’t wait to share these projects with you guys! Got to get back to my sketches!

Les sketches de Stephanie { O.xide, Floriste, Montreal }

Les sketches de Stephanie { O.xide, Floriste, Montreal }

Nicole Dextras’s Wearable Designs

Nicole Dextras wearable designs

Nicole Dextras is an ephemeral and environmental Vancouver artist who uses nature but with a twist.
She creates wearable designs strictly from nature: grass, flowers, twigs and leaves.
Her work has been used by professionals such as Jordi Sancho from “Eco-Man” and Nita Bowerman from “Invasive Species”.
I feel Nicole has a fascinating approach towards the use of nature. Her wearable pieces are creative and intricate. A great deal of time and patience is required to put these pieces together.
I’m impressed Nicole!

Nicole Dextras wearable designs

Nicole Dextras wearable designs

Nicole Dextras wearable designs

Enrich your Place with Yeffet’s Designs!

Dan Yeffet's vases

Dan Yeffet's vases

I would like to introduce you to Dan Yeffet a talented modern furniture designer. His limited collection caught my eye! He features space, furniture and lighting accessories accessories for homes and offices. Dan is the man behind JellyLab design studio currently located in Paris. He is an artist that “puts a piece of himself into every work he does.” He considers himself to be a explorer and adventurer and I find his designs exemplify that.

His uniquely designed vases sharpen the character of a room. I would display these pieces as unqiue stand alone decoration or as a centerpiece with flowers. Yeffet’s talent brings decor to another level. Express yourself, would you decorate your place with Yeffet’s designs?

Arrangement et présentation de table

l'arrangement de table pour l'anniversaire de ma mère

Samedi dernier fût une soirée très spéciale pour moi, j’ai reçu ma famille entière pour l’anniversaire de ma chère maman!

Mon décor étant dans les tons de blanc, gris, noir et d’une touche de vert, il était important pour moi de garder le concept pour chaques détails de la présentation de la table. En passant par la nappe, chemins de table, chandeliers, assiettes, serviettes de tables, marques-places et bien sur les fleurs, le look fût absolument magique! L’utilisation minimale de callas verts et d’hydrangés blancs accompagnés d’une pomme verte dans quatres vases bas carrés m’a permis de créer beaucoup de mouvement sur la table. J’aimerais remercier Bravo Location pour leur fabuleux service et générosité, c’est grâce à vous si j’ai pû accueillir confortablement 15 personnes dans mon petit chez-nous.

Bref, une soirée mémorable pour mes invités et moi-même!

Arrangement de table

Arrangement de table

Flower Color Schemes: Pastels and Whites

Pastel Flower Arrangements

Pastels are a must for a soft and feminine look. The combination of pale colors is so light and aerie, almost like cotton candy!

White Flower Arrangements

The simplicity and elegance of white is a classic! It doesn’t mean that is has to be done in a traditional way, nothing says modern like white.

Flower Color Schemes: Hot Pinks and Purples

hot pink colors

Feminine, yet bright and fun, these hot pinks are enough on their own to spice up any event! Whether they are mixed with other bright colors or simply used as a the main one, they will create a great impact.

Purple color scheme

Blues and purples are not very common colors in flowers compared to other schemes, although we can find them more and more these days, the choice is limited. This is why we have to use our creativity to design wonderful arrangements using these precious colors!

Mariage de rêve: la soumission

Comme je vous ai promis hier, je vous présente aujourd’hui mes sketchs et la palette florale pour ce mariage de rêve au thème haut en couleurs!

Les fleurs choisies sont le cymbidium vert, l’hydrangée fushia, la rose orangée, le celosie rouge, le mokara jaune, la feuille de pandanus et comme accent des plumes mauves, des crystaux et du verre, beaucoup de transparence et de textures!

Les bouquets et boutonnières sont formés des fleurs nommées ci-haut. La finition de rubans orangés et fushia ainsi que de crystaux et plumes mauves permet de garder le thème constant et le souci du détail présent.

L’arrangement pour les tables à cocktails représente une superposition de deux vases séparés d’une vitre, ceux-ci remplis de crystaux et de fleurs colorées. Une petite chandelle accompagne le vase du haut.

Le centre de table est à couper le souffle! Une géante boule de fleurs et boa de plumes mauves sur un vase et chandelier avec, à l’intérieur, un collier d’orchidées et de crystaux. Le tout entouré de quatres vases carrés avec feuilles de pandanus à l’intérieur, et d’un tapis de fleurs à l’extérieur.

L’arrangement pour les tables du lounge est constitué d’un vase rond et bas, contenant au centre un vase cylindrique plus haut avec une tige d’orchidées et crystaux. Ce vase est entouré de fleurs colorées variées, tel que mentionné plus haut. Plusieures lanternes seront aussi disposées aux travers la salle pour une ambiance des plus chaleureuses.

La pièce de résistance est sans aucuns doutes la décoration de la table à marque-places. Une grande vitre sépare une multitude de vases, fleurs et crystaux. Que ce soit des hydrangées flottants ou des colliers d’orchidées, nous adorons chaques pièces de cette composition massive!

Voilà! Je me demande ce que le talentueux chef chez Traiteur Primavera aura concocté de son côté pour ce projet, ainsi qu’Amélie Cousineau pour la photographie! Souhaitez-nous bonne chance!

Bouquets, boutonnières, arrangement pour les tables à cocktails, centre de table

L’arrangement pour les tables du lounge

Flower and Green Apple Arrangements

We love working with green apples, they give so much volume and texture to any arrangements at a reasonable price. If they work with the color palette and style of a project, there are good chances you’ll find them there. As a matter of fact, we love incorporating any fruits or even veggies in our arrangements!

There are so many options as to how we play with these apples. Whether they fill a vase, directly work side by side with flowers in an arrangement or are piled up beside a centerpiece, we always find a way to be creative! Enjoy our fruity pictures of the use of green apples in ‘09.

Another 50th Birthday Party!

Birthday with a modern feel

This year has been quite a festive one, with both my in-laws turning 50! A couple months ago, I showed you Lucie’s 50th birthday decorations, and now it is Joe’s turn to celebrate. My boyfriend and I LOVE entertaining, with him being a chef and my talent for design, it was only natural to have everybody over for a great looking feast!

I went for a very modern look, my decor being in the whites, blacks and grey, it was only natural for me to stay within those colors. I like an impact, so I decided to hang 30 silver balloons in a chuck around my chandelier, I love it! I don’t even want to take them down anymore! I particularly like how everything you see on my table comes either from Ikea or from Dollarama, who said you had to spend tones of money to achieve an amazing look…

After a 6 course Italian meal, champagne, wine, Sambuca and Porto, everyone had an awesome evening. The party was a true success and I wish Joe a year filled with joy and success, we love you!