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Fall and its unexpected floral offerings have come and gone, but don't think the frosty Winter weather leaves only a limited array of flowers for your holiday or wedding day arrangements. Winter includes some seriously innovative bridal-bouquet-worthy elements! From ruby red flowers to ornamental foliage to a delicate, albeit nonliving, wintry accent, click on to be inspired by these seasonally Read more
When it comes to Fall-themed weddings, we often see plenty of sunflowers, dahlias, mums, and other florals of the yellow, orange, or brown variety. And while these Fall favorites are perfect for that special day, why not amp up the unique factor a bit more with unexpected accents? Award-winning event designer Catherine Chu, of Southern California-based Three Petals, offered insight on beautiful Read more
Cloches, also called bell jars, were originally developed by the French to protect early growing garden plants from frost. Today, the cloche has moved far beyond the garden. Cloches are often employed in kitchens as an elegant way to protect food, such as cheese or butter. They're also quite common as a decorating element. I've recently seen cloches used in a number of weddings in innovative Read more
I won't turn down a bouquet of fresh flowers any day, but some of my favorite blooms are the ones that I pick from the great outdoors. If you have a garden at your disposal, it makes it super easy, but if you live in a city, you might have to cruise over to a nearby park to find your beauties. I think the hunt is part of the fun of having hand-picked petals in your home! Do you ever pick fresh Read more
I just returned from a whirlwind three-day trip to North Carolina to learn about Shaw Floors' new line for HGTV Home. The first evening of the trip, I attended a dinner in the charming courtyard of Deerpark Restaurant, located in a historic barn designed by Richard Morris Hunt on the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC. The scene was absolutely romantic with twinkling string lights wrapped around Read more
Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member CourtneyOutLoud from the Lovely Little Vignettes group: Well with all this techno stress in my life as of late, I decided I needed a little reprieve — something soothing to look at while I worked in the kitchen (which doubles as my drafting studio, art center, and psycho best friend counseling center). So I created this simple vignette shopping Read more
When it comes to flower arrangements, I am staunchly opposed to using fake petals in my home. While I do think I have a keen eye for the silk stuff, I will admit I have been fooled by some faux fleurs before. How sharp is your petal radar? Take this quiz to find out! Question 1 of 4Is this arrangement real or fake? Real Fake Read more
The Oscars are still nearly three weeks away, but the party planning for the annual Academy Awards Governors Ball is already well underway. I was lucky enough to get a behind-the-scenes look at the decor and floral arrangements, along with the food and drinks by Wolfgang Puck and Katie Lee, who are setting the theme for this year's afterparty. Mark Held, who has been designing the florals and Read more
Since Christmas is only three days away, it may be a little late to order a spectacular Christmas bouquet for your holiday party. So I asked celebrity floral designer Michael Gaffney to share a quick, do-it-yourself tutorial for a beautiful and affordable Christmas centerpiece. Michael founded the American School of Flower Design and has designed for the likes of Jennifer Aniston, Philip Seymour Read more
As a parting present to a friend, Sugar staffer (and OnSugar manager!) sabs creatively crafted a floral arrangement — made entirely out of fresh, edible vegetables! The result was a stunning centerpiece that, like a flower cake, would be a thoughtful (and edible!) gift for someone who avoids sugar. I loved the idea so much that I had to ask sabs how she did it. Interested in making one Read more
