Fuschia Flowers at the Estates of Sunnybrook

I haven't had a chance to post all the weddings i've had the honor of creating flowers for this past season, but I happened to have a small window of time to crack down on the backlog. Here's a look at a wedding I decorated at the lovely Estates of Sunnybrook in Toronto. What's nice about it is you dont need so many decorations as it is already a beautifully appointed room.

I created two large alter pieces, and to add some drama, sprinkled rose petals at the microphone stand. As unattractive as AV equipment is, most of the time you can't hide it, so might as well make it pretty!

 A closeup of the alter arrangement with its bright fuschia bold blooms.

 I created this signing table arrangement using fuschia roses, hydrangeas, and tinted ranunculus.

 I didnt get a chance to take photos of all the decoration I made as the guests came quickly, but here are some rental tea light stands and mini arrangements used on the cocktail tables.

 The bride wanted a vintage theme with birdcages, so I laid fresh moss on the bottom of these birdcages, with bouquets of flowers.


Last but not least, here's the bride's bouquet, with fuschia roses, ranunculus, tinted hydrangeas and pink double lisianthus.

6 Classic Ways to Decorate Your Home for Christmas

Even though we're missing the snow on the ground (and this post is a little late), I thought i'd share 6 different (not as cliche) ways I decorated my home for Christmas this year since people have been telling me that they're tired of the same old same old :) For more of my home ideas, visit my other blog at Creative Design Therapy! Merry Christmas everyone!

 Wreaths dont have to just be on your front door! Hang it above your fireplace or on a feature wall. I dressed up this otherwise plain wreath with some gingham ribbon and twine from the dollar store. Be sure to throw a cozy throw on the arm of your couch!

 Use the traditional Christmas colours of red and green in new ways. Here i've used yellow green hydrangeas, an arrangement of faux red roses and hydrangeas, a light green Lauduree box, and a teal green framed print.

 Add the unexpected in your traditional decorations. I've placed cast iron bunnies in the garland to add a bit of whimsy and create a story.

Dress up your dining table. I've used another wreath that I made dressed up with gold feathers, Christmas balls and acorns, and used it as a centerpiece surrounding 3 candle holders. Yes, it is ok to mix brass, silver and gold! Dont be afraid of breaking the rules.

 Here's another example of using things around your house for Christmas. I've used a celadon green vase with a sage coloured book to prop up an arrangement of red flowers in a cream pitcher. Books are the new Christmas decoration!

Instead of hanging plaques on walls, why not put it on a book stand? I've also used a small glass vase to contain mini Christmas balls and acorns.