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flowers

The Tipsy Wedding Project: Centerpieces

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AK-I love the idea of the pumpkins being part of the centerpiece since it’s fall.  I’d probably incorporate less white flowers and more vivid fall oranges and burgundy.
Sarah-I like the idea of using these two centerpieces and alternating them among tables. The simplicity of the potted marigolds add to the rustic feel of Christen’s wedding [...]

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The Tipsy Wedding Project: Boutonnieres

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Next up, boutonnieres! Let’s pick a little something for Ed and the other men in this shindig.

Der-This is simple and not too feminine, plus I frickin LOVE that tie!
Sarah-I LOVE these boutonnieres for the sheer uniqueness of them. I also think they will tie into the rustic fall theme for this wedding VERY nicely! [...]

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Just Pot It

by sarah
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Earlier this week I mentioned a few great spring blooms, but what is the point of a great bloom without an equally amazing pot to put it in????

The Pottery Patch, Small Oval Pot with Iron Handles
Direct from Mexico, Small Talavera Footed Planter
Direct from Mexico, Talavera Goblet Planter
Etsy, 1964 Flower Pot
The Pottery Patch, Scratched Oval Planter

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The Tipsy Wedding Project: Bouquets

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We are going to be running a series here over the next few weeks.  It’s called The Tipsy Wedding Project aka help Christen design her wedding.  Christen is an avid Tipsy Society reader and we could not say no when she asked for a little assistance in planning her October 2010 nuptials.  So each week [...]

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Spring Blooms

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So it’s FINALLY that time of year again, in Texas at least, and we get to plant beautiful spring blossoms! Luckily, my hubby is in the landscaping business, so he decided to share a few of his favorite spring plants:

Begonias
Day Lillies
Marigolds
Impatiens
Salvia
Coleus
Zinnias

Happy planting everyone!

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Tip Toe Through The Tulips (or Roses or Daisies or…)

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While in college I worked for a florist and basically had the gopher type of job…I could make arrangements, corsages, funeral sprays, answer the phone, make deliveries, pick up lunch for the whole gang…like I said pretty much anything…  It wasn’t a BAD job, I mean the floral knowledge I obtained was phenomenal, however as [...]

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Fruitty Floral Arrangement

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For my wedding, I wanted something modern and different for my reception tables.  I happened upon a few pictures of fruit piled in the base of flower vases. I used limes to compliment some of the accent colors of my other wedding decor. It turned out to be the perfect little extra special detail. Below [...]

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It’s a Christmas Floral Extravaganza!

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Do you guys set your table for Christmas dinner all nice and fancy?  Do you have a centerpiece of some sort?  I love all these selections and if you are crafty you could do them yourself for sure.  My absolute fav and would totally try is the carnation snowman.  Merry Christmas Ya’ll!

Holiday Bliss Bouquet, FTD
Carnation [...]

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