Neon colors for the win

Neon colors for the win

Beautiful bold colors for a Spring/Summer wedding featuring Peonies! Seasonal flowers are always the most beautiful and sustainable.
26 junio 2021
Hand tied bouquet made at home during COVID-19 using the spiral method,

Bouquet Making during Covid-19

While Sheltering In Place, I have done some live Instagram Stories to share my love of creating with flowers and to spread a little beauty while we are at home and distant from some of the beauty and people we love.

Here is a shortened video I've completed that can be used as a floral design tutorial or just a glimpse of how to make a hand tied bouquet. 

07 abril 2020
We are all doing the right thing by staying at home during COVID-19, so let's make and feel beauty

We are all doing the right thing by staying at home during COVID-19, so let's make and feel beauty

I will be making something for you tomorrow on IG after a short meditation and reconnection to our creative selves, so we can all connect to this person inside of us.  They are the ones grounded to nature and will help us find our way.  March 18th at 10am PST and 2pm PST on my live IG feed. 

 

17 marzo 2020
Tropical mixed with soft and lush blooms for an super colorful and spectacular wedding at the Marin Headlands by Gorgeous and Green

Tropical mixed with soft and lush blooms for an super colorful and spectacular wedding at the Marin Headlands by Gorgeous and Green

My favorite wedding to design for: 

1. Lush and full of greens

2. Colorful

3. A bit of tropical weirdness mixed with lots of local grown and seasonal blooms, all designed without floral foam.

11 marzo 2020
Hey, I'm an Energy Upgrade Hero

Hey, I'm an Energy Upgrade Hero

Did you know I was an energy upgrade California Hero?  Yes, and I don't wear a cape, but I do sling flowers all day!

Here's a link to the story and some cool pics too.

25 febrero 2020
How do you get shiny leaves without chemicals or sprays?

How do you get shiny leaves without chemicals or sprays?

How do you get your orchid leaves, house hold plant leaves and floral design leaves to shine naturally?  Here's my hack.  And it's not just more sustainable, but cheaper too!
18 febrero 2020
Swag Celebration Dec 9th, 2018. Profits for Camp Fire Victims

Swag Celebration Dec 9th, 2018. Profits for Camp Fire Victims

Camp Fire Support and Swag Making December 9th, 2018.

Sign up here.

27 noviembre 2018
Pilar and Mona (Gorgeous and Green at the Louvre Museum Mona Lisa)

Gorgeous and Green on the Road: France!

This summer we went to France for the second time, and I have to say, it still doesn't disappoint.  Here are a few photos of interest from the trip. Lots...
16 octubre 2018
Bridesmaid bouquets in blush and whites by Gorgeous and Green for a local wedding.

Let's Blush it.

You know I love color.  Lots of deep saturated and bright colors. Purples, magenta, burgundy, copper. It all speaks my name.  But I will do lighter shades, and love to...
09 octubre 2018
Spring time flower beauty for a friend

Spring time flower beauty for a friend

This Spring (note the ranunculus, anemones, poppies, tulips and hellebores) I created some beautiful artistic designs for an industry friend, Celine (of 24 East) I used some of my favorite...
02 octubre 2018
Going wild at the Conservatory of Flowers

Going wild at the Conservatory of Flowers

Over the Summer my friend Michelle (of Le Dix Sept) invited me to attend a special jungle party at the Conservatory of Flowers. We got dressed up in our flowery...
26 septiembre 2018
Still, no floral foam!

Still, no floral foam!

It's been about 9 years (woah!)  since I first blogged about floral foam and I'm still foam free.  I shared an old msds sheet for a popular brand of regular foam...
06 junio 2018