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Romance and Flowers...Remembering a Year Ago....

Sunday, November 27, 2011

I think that we have mentioned that both Sue and I at one time in our career(s) were involved in the florist industry.  Sue went to Florist Design School in Wellesley Mass and I was self taught by watching her work her magic!  I ended up in the Florist Industry for many years, bridal consultation was my specialty and my passion.  Last year at this time we created some pretty fantastic floral arrangements for a family member.  Her wedding reception was taking place at the Branford House in New London, Connecticut, a gorgeous old mansion now used for such fabulous events.  A year before we had gone there to help plan the decorations, once seeing the place we realized we had our work cut out for us!  What a gorgeous facility, so magnificent! 
 The bride had some beautiful ideas in mind, she loves old romantic movies, vintage looking clothing,  all things grand, and this venue certainly made a dramatic initial impression and offers an almost overstimulating array of architectural and visual detail!  Using her words, we worked hard to create what her vision would be: 

"I would have liked the arrangements even without the plumes, but the generous scattering of peacock and ostrich feathers turned up the glamor quotient and made everything a little bit more special and a little more “me.”  With visions of flappers holding ostrich feather fans and Ginger Rogers floating across a dance floor with a skirt made entirely of ostrich plumes tumbling around in my head, feathers also say “vintage” to me, which was perfect for my theme. The floral arrangements and bouquets were some of my favorite details about the wedding.

Fully armed with all the  information about the bride we could gather, Sue and I set off to create our interpretation of this special day.
We were going to be guests at this beautiful wedding, so with the help of our willing husbands, ladders, numerous buckets of roses, berries, greens and hydrangea's, we headed off to the Branford House in the wee hours of the morning to get started transforming it into a bridal dream...
 The main hall upon entering had a two story walnut fireplace with a marble surround.  It was spectacular in stature, it would easily swallow up flower arrangements unless they were made large enough to make a statement.  The two candles in glass cylinders on the floor would eventually be placed on the mantle......easily 35 lbs each,  our husbands were given the task to accomplish this!  They each were 38" tall.  Scarey!
 Two side ballrooms also had pretty mantles that needed decoration.
We lined the table arrangements against the walls waiting for the caterer to place on the tables upon set up.  Each arrangement was 48" tall upon completion.   Can you believe the gorgeous decoration on the walnut wall panels?
We added Ostrich feathers on the bottom of the hydrangea, rose and berry arrangement for a beautiful vintage "flapper" feel.
These amazing arrangements were lined up in the side ballroom, ready to be placed on the tables.  The bride came into see them for the first time, her excitement was hard to contain....the picture say's it all!  Her happiness and joy tickled us.....she LOVED them!  I really don't think she expected them to be so pretty!
 Then we were off to show her her bridal bouquet which pleased her also!
  We put a fluffy, romantic collar of ostrich feathers around the bouquet of English garden roses, pearls and berries.....perfect!  Then she examined the bridesmaids bouquets.  Peacock feathers were in order with jewel tones...

The day was spectacular.......mid 70's...bright blue skies....a perfect day for a wedding!
The caterer arrived and we started to see our work come together once the tables were set...
 All of the ballrooms were set up and ready to go.....ah!  Sooo pretty!
The wedding was a dream come true, the Bride and the Bridegroom were happy (and beautiful)!
They were rewarded with the most gorgeous sunset that I can remember!
And WE were rewarded with a delicious dinner!
OH!  What a night we had!
(The empty seat below is mine!  I was taking pictures!)

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We Announced our Winner!

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

We want to thank all of our new followers to Facebook, we reached our 200 "LIKES" goal and will be working towards 500!  Maybe another giveaway is in order.....we shall be planning it!  Our random winner is from Florida, one of our new Followers on Facebook


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It's "Show and Tell Time" at ~My Romantic Home Blog!~

Friday, November 18, 2011

 Having always admired Cindy's blog and her seemingly endless beautiful home ideas, we have added our giveaway to her "Show and Tell Friday" blog post.  Go visit Cindy's beautiful blog, dig back into her fabulous posts and get lost in some gorgeous ideas!  I promise you will be going back again and again to get to know her and her wonderful followers!  Join her blog roll for some great ideas and inspiration!

Remember to  "LIKE US" on Facebook   to be entered in our giveaway.  Once we hit 200 followers we are randomly choosing a winner for our custom made Bee and Crown plaque!  This French inspired plaque was hand made by us using custom made appliques.  She is painted a creamy white, lightly distressed and buffed with a touch of gold.  Beautiful chunky crystal knobs have been added for hanging "pretties" .
We have been to some great auctions as of late, so many pretty things are coming soon to our website!  We thought this set of French Provincial night stands had such beautiful lines......we shall do a "before and after" once we get started on them!
Have a great weekend and be sure to share our giveaway with your friends!

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Looking Back and Loving our Customers!

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

I spent some time looking through some photos this morning....remembering some of our customers that we cherish.  I am always amazed at the beauty and creativity that we see when we deliver some of our pieces!  We are so inspired and in awe at some of the decorating talent we see expressed!  We spend the time finding "just the right pieces", refinish them and always wonder where they will end up living!  In this case, two special pieces come to mind.  A pretty little vanity and stool......it didn't take on it's "pizazz" until Cheryl placed in it's rightful place and added the right touches, a gorgeous little nook in her dressing room....
This 1920s tri-fold mirrored vanity has never felt so special I am sure!
Cheryl was also looking for a very small dresser, something petite.....we actually had a 34" dresser...(that is hard to find!), it fit beautifully into the corner of her already gorgeous room!....
Thank you Cheryl for letting take a peek into your fabulous home!  We love to see where our pieces will live, re-purposing vintage pieces bring us such joy knowing that they get a second chance in such beautiful surroundings!

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We would L♥ve to Annouce a Winner!

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

~Bee~ sure to share our giveaway with all your friends!  We are nearing the 200 mark and would L♥ve to place your name as the winner! "LIKE US" on Facebook and share our link! 

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"How Much is that Doggie in the Mirror"...The one with the wiggly tail?

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Just finished a pretty Cheval mirror and Mr. "I have to see everything"  Ozzie decided he wanted to sit in front of it and stare at himself for a while!
Oz was trying to figure out if it was a playmate....

He would have sat there all day if we had let him!, Ah... the wonders of puppy-hood!
HEY! don't forget to stop at Maison Decor to enter her free giveaway for some beautiful transferware, a value of $60!  ♥LOVE♥ it!  Click on the beautiful platter and it will take you there!
You get to choose which piece you want...hopefully you will win! Go check it out!
A big shoutout of "THANKS!" to Amy from Maison Decor for featuring us on her blog yesterday and for being so sweet to help us gain followers, you are wonderful Amy! ♥
Have a splendid day all!

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We Are Excited to Annouce Our First Giveaway!

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

We are on a mission to add followers to our blog and our Facebook page.....we are hoping that you will graciously lend us a helping hand and also enjoy the possibility of becoming the winner!  Our first goal is to reach 200 "LIKE US" on Facebook.  If you are among those 200 in the Continental US that  "LIKE US" you are in the running!  Simple as that! We will ship free of charge. Once we reach our goal we will randomly pick a winner from a bowl with the 200 names in it.  No fuss, no magic! We would love it if you would post about our giveaway on your Facebook and mention us on your Blog!  We would also truly enjoy your comments along the way!  We will post our winner on Facebook when the drawing is finished.
Our First Giveaway!
We have created this beautiful "Queen Bee and Crown" plaque using our custom Bee, Crown and Laural wreath appliques on a carved wooden plaque with three large chunky crystal knobs for hanging.  Use this beauty to hang  pretty linen towels, scarves or even jewelry!  She would be so pretty  in your kitchen, bathroom or any special spot in your Chic Home! 
Measuring  16" wide and 12" tall, she is painted a creamy white, lightly distressed and enhanced with soft gold hand rubbed accents and a "pearl" in the crown!  She has been outfitted with a hanger on the back.  Truly wonderful and certainly one~of`a~kind!
Be the "Queen Bee" of your castle and join our giveaway!  We look forward to meeting you!
Go to our Facebook Page and Click "LIKE"  to be entered!
We have shared this post with French Country Cottage , to participate in their "Feathered Nest Friday" post!  What a beautiful blog, go have a visit!





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