Floral 101

Hey, it's me! As predicted in my last post, I have been enjoying my sweet baby girl rather than updating here. However, currently I am feeling more settled in and have big plans for this blog. I have lots of shoots to post; a new logo and even a new look coming to the blog and my website. These changes are not happening over night, but should start appearing in the next few weeks.

Today I want to share some images from a floral class I am taking and LOVING! The course is taught entirely online by the very talented, Chelsea Fuss through Nicole's Classes.

Since becoming a homeowner, I knew that I wanted to bring our garden indoors. The previous owners set some good groundwork by planting roses and other flowers. Those paired with a few of mine have allowed me to carry out my assignments with very few purchases.

I am entering week three of the four week course and so far we have learned about: choosing and conditioning flowers, what tools to use, how to create a hand-tied bouquet, packaging, and most recently, how to create a wild English arrangement. I am quickly becoming obsessed with flowers and have to restrain myself when passing beautiful gardens. It's just too tempting to clip a few for my next arrangement ;)

Week One: A Hand-tied Bouquet

back view

Week Two: Wild English Arrangement

side view

Baby Elora

I apologize for neglect this blog has been suffering! It's just that I have been prepping for and now enjoying this beautiful little girl. I am hoping to share some shoots with you soon, but please forgive me if I spend my time snuggling with the babe rather than posting. :)

Featured

Earlier this month I was honored to be contacted by pictureline for a feature on their blog. Yesterday it went live. Take a look!

Emily and Brian Engaged

I can't believe that these two get married a week from today!

Unicorn Birthday Cake

Sunday we celebrated my sister's 19th birthday with this cake. She obviously loved it :) Inspiration from here and here.

Baby Macsen

My friend Jessica just welcomed a new baby boy into her family. I had the opportunity to meet Macsen and photograph the family a little before Christmas. Such a sweet baby!

Nick & Miranda Engaged

Nick proposed by placing the engagement  ring as the "o" in "love" while the two were playing Scrabble one night. Cute!