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Crowning Autumn

November 13th, 2015 by Estelle Mays

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In love with this beautiful Autumn floral crown from Flourish, CA.

Blooming Now in Jerusalem

November 11th, 2015 by Estelle Mays

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Giant flowers bloom and react to pedestrians and transportation in Jerusalem. Each 30-foot-tall flower provides interactive shade, movement and beautification in the plaza. When a tram arrives, the flowers open to provide cover for the pedestrians as they step off the train.

Autumn Fragrance

November 9th, 2015 by Estelle Mays

Maria Maxit. Fragrant Fall

“…One of my personal secrets is to add herbs to an arrangement for not only the play of colors and textures, but also the intoxicating aomas, which will make other fall in love with the design.” ~ Maria Maxit

As seen in Flower Magazine.

The Ultimate Wedding Crasher

November 7th, 2015 by Estelle Mays

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President Obama made a surprise appearance at a recent wedding designed by BBrooks member Adorations Botanical Artistry, CA.  Best wedding crasher ever!

Woodsy Autumn at Four Seasons

November 5th, 2015 by Estelle Mays

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BBrooks member florist The Flower Studio, TX created this beautiful Autumn display at the Four Seasons Hotel, Austin.

Autumn with Greenwich Floral

November 4th, 2015 by Estelle Mays

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BBrooks member Greenwich Floral Design, CA features a great mix of florals and fruit in this textured seasonal centerpiece.

16th Century Revisited

November 2nd, 2015 by Estelle Mays

Among the many artful arrangements winding their way through Instagram, Pinterest and Tumblr accounts, a very specific aesthetic is asserting itself: a low, wide, asymmetrical grouping that is nothing like the tidy Martha Stewart bouquets that dominated in the 1990s. Now, airy and elaborate mixed compositions erupt from low-footed urns and nearly spent-looking blooms reach in all directions alongside stray tendrils and vines. This distinct style, which appears over and over, calls to mind Dutch and Flemish botanical paintings of the 16th century…

ThenIn the 16th century, flower bulbs were so rare and expensive that it was more economical to commission a painting of an arrangement than to own fresh blooms…In its heyday, the Dutch style deliberately combined disharmonious colours and, unlike later tall and stiff Victorian styles, had no symmetry or central point. “Wild flowers and grasses from the field were also included,” Blacker notes. “Some flowers were purposely placed facing backwards and sideways…they were not crowded in the vase – the aim was to make each bloom clearly visible.”

Happy Halloween!

October 31st, 2015 by Estelle Mays

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Robin Wood Flowers, OH

Black kale with bright orange contrasts are all the rage this Halloween!

Fun Twist for Halloween

October 30th, 2015 by Estelle Mays

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It’s a WHITE HALLOWEEN! Our own great white pumpkin with dahlias, succulents, poppies and blushing bride flowers from BBrooks member Floral Art, CA.

Happy Halloween from Kula, HI

October 29th, 2015 by Estelle Mays

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With some of the best views in Maui farm country, Kula Country Farm Stand promises just rewards for those who are deserving!  kula view.1