I recently had the pleasure of participating in a Christmas girls night out for the holiday season at the Gathering Barn in Columbia, TN. It was a collaboration between Liberty Grace Farm and the Mockingbird Restaurant.

Guests were treated to custom cocktails and a cooking demonstration in addition to food stations.

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I provided a floral workshop station to help guests create a custom floral arrangement to take home. I chose elements that matched natural feel of the barn but still felt like a winter holiday event. I chose white and red flowers and lots of greenery - boxwood, magnolia, cypress, cedar, and pine. Accents included dried orange slices, dried seed pods, and dried flower heads.

flowers, partiesElaine RobertsDecember 15, 2019

6 Florals to Create a wild & natural bouquet

Every bride has a different vision of what her wedding will look like. Your flowers play a big part in creating that vision. For some brides that vision includes natural florals that looked like they were picked in a field. These stems will add a wildflower feel to your flower design.

Queen Anne’s Lace:

This flower can be found growing along fence lines and by fields around the area. Other similar looking flowers are Orlaya, Dara, or Yarrow.

Goldenrod (Solidago):

Blamed for everyone’s fall allergies, this “weed” is truly a beautiful filler flower. It adds eye-catching yellow color. Similar flowers are Astilbe and Estelle.

Bee Balm:

This wildflower ranges from pink, purple, white, and red. It is a favorite of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Similar flowers would be asters or poms.

Foxglove:

These tall spiky looking stems have bell shaped flowers ranging from purple to pink to peach. They add visual interest.

Sweet William:

These clusters of little flowers have graced flower beds for years. They are frequently found in purple, white, pink and bicolor.

Scabiosa (Pincushion):

These unique flowers have wavy stems and flowers ranging from blue-purple to almost black. They add a wild character to centerpieces.

Columbine:

Dainty flowers on tall stems, these florals add wild appeal. They are found in yellow, pink, blue, and purples.

flowersElaine RobertsFebruary 19, 2019