Category Archives: Centerpieces

Sausalito Wedding, Bar Bocce

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Kathleen

Late Winter, 2016. At the studio, we look ahead, with our coordinations and readiness to zoom South through Marin with a van load of flowers, to this year’s wedding days in the seaside town of Sausalito. Flowers and botanicals, vines, … Continue reading →

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Celebrating…Baby Shower for a Little Boy, at Cavallo Point

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Kathleen

Floral design projects involving work with those who shall welcome a wee one into their family, is remarkable, inspiring, and to behold. The good works at the studio this weekend, in honor of Baby L., was no exception. Little one, … Continue reading →

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Spring in Full Swing…Roots, Rhizomes, & Botanical Babies

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Kathleen

There’s an adage of old in our world of horticulture and design, when it comes to the growth of nature, particularly in one’s garden: Sleep, Creep, Leap. “Sleep” the first year of growth, alludes to the botanical babies planted in … Continue reading →

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Christ Episcopal Church-Campbell Hall, Sausalito, California

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Kathleen

Translated, our bride’s name means “Laurel,” and the groom’s, “Oak.” As such, these two botanicals were featured in each and every floral design at the wedding of D and J. In addition, the couple’s interest, and a particular vocation, focused … Continue reading →

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Ralston White Retreat, Mill Valley, California

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Kathleen

Surrounded by giant redwood trees and shadowed by magical Mount Tamalpais, this beautiful property was a wedding gift from Ralston White to his bride, Ruth Boericke. Completed in 1915, and home to the White family for many years, this estate … Continue reading →

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…Brilliant Botanicals and Floral Designs to Complement the Occasion, Season, Location and Recipient

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Kathleen

I am frequently asked by the family, after the design of their event or wedding, if we “do other things besides large events.” If, we design and deliver flowers for smaller occasions, such as a holiday centerpieces, a bouquet for … Continue reading →

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On This Harvest Moon…

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Kathleen

Likely attributed to a lengthy, July vacation in the Pacific Northwest, I have been drafting “this Harvest Moon” tale since that time. On this moon, a notable day and evening for me, it is a tribute to my Mom and … Continue reading →

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August’s Sturgeon Moon

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Kathleen

I know it, I shouldn’t be that surprised upon discovery of what inspires the design process, specifically, the one of my hands and mind. Taking a moment here in the studio, to reflect upon last night’s moon rise, and its … Continue reading →

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Passionately Pink Peonies, at the Marin Art & Garden Center

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Kathleen

When it comes to the magic, beauty, and pure allure of spring peonies, from the fields of Napa, Calistoga, Southern Oregon, and Eastern Washington, I always chuckle to myself as I design these robust, remarkable, and reverent stems into centerpieces … Continue reading →

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Nessy Rose and Michael, Marin Art and Garden Center

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Kathleen

Once in a time, a wedding will happen along where I can’t muster the true, full, and proper words to share the story of the wedding day. I wouldn’t do the wedding’s loveliness and purity its full due — with … Continue reading →

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