~Fall Flowers~

Choose unexpected varieties of flowers that are readily available, add berries, then set them all against a dramatic backdrop of jet-black, which helps softer hues come alive. Here, compotes and towering tapers highlight blushing clusters of peonies and amaryllis, along with gloriosa lilies and andromeda.

To balance the pale pinks and peaches of these utterly feminine dinner-plate dahlias, roses, ranunculus, and andromeda, she used the dark fruit, and a plum ribbon gives the feathery clutch a sophisticated edge.

For arresting displays, think like a locavore and use area produce as ingredients. Pair vivid persimmons with dusky berries for a look that's easy on the eyes as well as your budget

The vessels play as important a role as the flowers like these charcoal vases and amber-glass jars. Show them off by spacing them apart along a mantel, then filling each with only a few blooms, like the calla lilies, roses, ranunculus, and tree peonies here. If your venue has white walls, sub in a few black blossoms for the same effect. Consider using chocolate cosmos, black dahlias, and black calla lilies.

Billy Balls Bonanza

Craspedia, also known as Billy Balls, are a truely unique addition to any flower arrangement. Create a statement with these bright yellow flowers!

Craspedia are known for their cheery yellow and round flowerheads. Display them alone, or combine with other items for a whimisical centerpiece. The flower heads range from a quarter to an inch in diameter.Craspedia are related to daisies and are native to Australia and New Zealand. Read more about them on Wikipedia.  

Herbs, Veggies, and Grains OH MY!

One trend we’ve been seeing a lot of lately is brides creating bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces out of objects other than flowers, and we can see why! The results can be stunning, unique, and more budget-friendly. You can make them or order them as ahead of time as you like. Best of all, they won’t wilt and you can keep them after the wedding as (gorgeous) keepsakes!

A few flowers on the table are always pretty, but if summer heat has zapped your garden like it’s zapped mine, flowers may be in short supply. Herbs to save the day! A few sprigs of mint, thyme, and basil are as pretty on the table as anything. And who says you have to draw the line at herbal arrangements for the table? See that mint boutonniere? I bet that groom smelled great!

Wheat. We’re loving the wheat bouquet and boutonniere below, especially for a fall wedding

 Vegetables. Asparagus and kale look perfectly at home in these bouquets. Who would have ever guessed

Cotton: Being a southern girl, what an interesting take on something that grows in abundance!

Herbs. For those of you who feel like a bouquet just isn’t a bouquet without something fresh and green, what about herbs? Besides being budget-friendly, a bouquet made of herbs would smell soo good. 

Whether you mix nonfloral objects with flowers, or go totally nonfloral, these bouquets show that it can look absolutely stunning. There are so many more possibilities too–we’ve seen bouquets that included seashells, buttons, ribbons, and maple leaves, just to name a few.

So may herbs to chose from, chives, mints, lavender, rosemary, thyme, dill, parsley, cilantro, fennel! get crazy!

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The Joy of Small Things

If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness.

All that is miniature and small, as little tiny things are 

simply precious. 

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Mini Bouquets, can be a creative classy simple and relatively inexpensive touch to any event. Our buyer here at Northside Flower Imports  has always said that Flowers give the appearance of success! So no matter your budget, just a touch of flowers can give your event that WOW factor. Pintreast has become an obsession of mine and the ideas are limitless. Here are a few of my favorites! 

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Tea Cups! So precious, I think these would be perfect for a bridal shower

but put the initials of the bride and groom, or the bridal party (would be great bridesmaids gifts!!) 

Music Sheets, tiny bow, and a few stems of spray roses, beautiful! 

Lavender!

Enjoy!

~Northside's Blog Fairy

A jewel among the flowers

Wedding bouquets comprised entirely of brooches and other vintage notions are becoming more and more popular amongst modern brides. The gems and jewels combine to create a beautiful bouquet that will never fade and can also be disassembled and turned into one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry, then passed along to your daughters and granddaughters one day.

 We love these, a happy combination of flowers and brooches, LOVELY!

for a simpler look have your florist add corsage pins and gems to the end of your bouquet. For the bride who just wants a little sparkle! 

All about Allium

Allium, the generic word for allium in latin means garlic, but these fantastic fillers are anything but garlic-y.  About 400 species of alliums exist. The best-known are edible varieties, which include onions, shallots, leeks, chives, and garlic.
While their savory cousins excel in the kitchen , ornamental alliums, like the Allium gigantium, shine in the flower world. Their bold and unusual blooms accent any and all arrangements with personality and depth! 

Although most alliums bloom in shades of purple, some varieties bear flowers of blue, pink, yellow, or white. The flower heads generally are globe-shaped and range in diameter from 3 to 12 inches. Alliums come in all heights, from 4 inches to 4 feet. 

A- is for Artichoke

Yes, Artichokes.

(Don't scoff yet, check out these pictures!)

I am officially obsessed, these arrangements have a classic appeal, while still be fresh and exciting! Looking forward to using these in our next big project! 

Artichoke production occurs year-round, but nearly one-third the crop is harvested between March and May, making this a very cool, accessible, affordable (and different) floral variety to include in your wedding decor. 

They’re the bee’s knees in bouquets, and can be used in a slew of ways for your wedding table too.