Michelle and Lane Mimmack

Michelle and Lane Mimmack

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bridal bouquet, garden roses, Italian Ruscus, Jasmine, Natural Pleasures Floral, Pepperberry

 A gorgeous September day for a wedding. Here... comes.... the BRIDE... Michelle and I met once at the studio and I knew from our meeting that this was to be a very special day. She had a notebook filled with ideas and photos and possibilities. We continued our communication through the computer up to her wedding day. You just have to love technology! White roses for family and friends. Floral crowns made of Italian Ruscus, Wax Flower and Lisianthus. Mr. & Mrs. Mimmack Sugar and spice and everything nice... Headed to the reception at the Fair Hills Resort on Pelican Lake. Beautiful... “You've got this life and while you've got it, you'd better...

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A Different Kind of Snow

A Different Kind of Snow

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cedar, dried floral, Natural Pleasures Floral, pine cones, snowberries

Oh, the possibilities. ....and heaven and nature sing....

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Winter is Here!

Winter is Here!

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dried arrangement, dried floral, dried flowers, Natural Pleasures Floral, roses, snowberry, winter arrangement

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! My suppliers tell me that because of the drought in California, no dried cedar is available. The juniper in this arrangement is a nice alternative along with the snowberries,  dried grass and preserved red roses. Stay warm! ...

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Joy and Thanksgiving

Joy and Thanksgiving

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dried floral, dried flowers, Joy, Natural Pleasures Floral, Thanksgiving

As Thanksgiving sweeps in,  spend some time reflecting on  "All that you have to be grateful for." Reflect on what brings you JOY... I do this, for the joy that it brings... ...

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Hunt & Gather

Hunt & Gather

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autumn, dried arrangement, NaturalPleasuresFloral, pheasant feathers

Pinecones, dried grasses, pheasant feathers, tallow berries, juniper, caspia, millet, hydrangea...  Happy Hunting! ...

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Changing Seasons

Changing Seasons

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dried floral, Natural Pleasures Floral, nest

Fall continues here in Minnesota with unusually warm temperatures. It only seems natural to dabble with dried floral elements  with beautiful colors and textures. I stumbled across this vacant Robin's nest a few weeks ago  laying amid my Hosta plants with a cracked blue egg inside. What a pleasant surprise.... and a treasure to put in my studio. Enjoy the abundance of beauty around you! ...

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Fun Metal

Fun Metal

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metal, roses, rustic

I stumbled across two fun metal containers while wandering through a Thrift Store on Sunday. Rustic metal with a bit of rust. What's that you say? "Buy me - buy me." The metal roses were icing on the cake....

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Autumn...

Autumn...

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autumn, dried arrangement, leaves, NaturalPleasuresFloral

Falling, dancing leaves covering the ground. Vivid color abounds. Step outside... take in the beauty. Thank Hi...

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Heidi and Caleb

Heidi and Caleb

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bridal bouquet, NaturalPleasuresFloral, North American Floral Wholesale, North Woods Photography

Don't they look so happy? Not many words in this post.... the photos speak for themselves. Love the work of Dawn Hanson of North Woods Photography Beautiful flowers supplied by North American Floral Wholesale located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This lovely flower girl makes my heart happy! May all your dreams come true....

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