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It’s not everyday that I get to share my love and passion for flowers with my mother and today, Mother’s Day, it is quite special. By chance my mother, Mary, planned a trip to visit San Francisco from Panama following a work-related trip to the States. Just before her arrival I realized this is the first Mother’s Day we’ll spend together in over 15 years!

What better way to spend Mother’s Day weekend, than walking around the {San Francisco Flower Mart}, introducing her my favorite vendors {& friends} and looking at nature’s bounty of gorgeous blooms and textures. She spent a lot of time admiring all the different flowers and foliage that literally grow in her backyard in the mountains of Panama. We also practiced our spanish-speaking with our friends from {Brannan Street Wholesale Florist}.

What a treat to arrive back to the studio with a little something for mom from them….peonies ‘Para tu Mama.’ How sweet!

Wishing all the mothers and mommies-to-be a wonderful Mother’s Day! And to those who have lost their moms, I think of you as well on this day sending warmth and good thoughts your way.

With love,
Emily

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When two unique souls such as Brad and Heather decide to unite as husband and wife the wedding theme must be equally anomalous. We particularly loved this wedding not only because the vaudeville theme was perfect for this couple but it was executed to the fullest detail. The amazing venue {Bimbo’s} was packed with friends, family and a full night of entertainment including a magician, tap dancing accordion player, burlesque dancers, and sword swallowers! You can’t throw a vaudeville themed event without copious performers, a killer ensemble and dramatic florals! Please enjoy these vivid images provided by the fabulous Jules Bianchi of {Jules Bianchi Photography}. Special thanks to the planner, Nelle, from {ZahZoom Weddings and Parties} for her seamless execution!

Deep red roses and purple calla lilies with black feathery accents for the bride and groom.

A vintage typewriter adorned with garden roses and amaranthus compliment the guestbook table.

Lush birdcage centerpieces were one of several cool, eclectic centerpices.

Please visit our Facebook page for the full album of photos by Jules Bianchi. Congratulations to Heather and Brad!

Cheers,
Lydia

Venue: Bimbo’s 365 Club
Event Planner: Nelle Donaldson, ZahZoom Weddings and Parties
Catering: Knights Catering // Enotria Restaurant and Wine Bar
Wedding Gown: Cymbeline Paris
Performers: The Yard Dogs Road Show
Photography: Jules Bianchi

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Last week we had the honor of sponsoring the WIPA (Wedding Industry Professionals Association) event located at the beautiful Ralston Hall in Belmont. WIPA is a national association that boasts masters and innovators of the wedding industry who are truly genius at what they do. Each event brings a wide range of the best and brightest wedding vendors together for education and collaboration purposes. We had a blast sharing, learning and appreciating great event design with all the other attendees!

Ralston Hall was bursting with creativity and style from cocktail hour to coffee time. Originally the country estate of William Chapman Ralston, a prominent San Francisco financier, construction on Ralston Hall Mansion began in 1864. Comprising over 80 rooms this gorgeous estate is now part of Notre Dame de Namur University. The building’s exterior can be classified as Italiante Villa while the interior incorporates classic 19th century designs reminiscent of Ralston’s early days on Mississippi riverboats. We were in awe of the ornate detailing in everything from the furniture to the windows and doors. It’s always a magical day when we adorn buildings this grand with flowers.

Please enjoy some of our favorite photos from this lovely event from the talented photographer, Julie Kay Kelly.

We went ultra-romantic with dahlias, garden roses and pink peonies in mercury glass and vintage vessels, the perfect compliment to setting and vintage-inspired lounge vignette by Milk Glass Vintage Rentals.

Happy Monday,
Lydia

Venue: Ralston Hall
Event coordination: LVL Events and Weddings
Catering: La Bonne Cuisine
Photography: JK Life Stories
Videography: Kevin Chin Photography
Florals: Soulflower Floral Design
Entertainment: Pamela Joy Jazz
Decor: Well Rehearsed
Linen: Napa Valley Linen
Décor Rentals: Milk Glass Vintage Rentals
Rental: Stuart Rentals
Stationary: The Card Lady
Audio/Visual/Lighting: Enhanced Lighting
Desserts: True Confections
Coffee and Cappuccino Bar: Travelin’ Joe Espresso
Speaker: David Merrell, AOO Events

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In May, we had the honor of partnering with Union Street Catering for their Spring Showcase alongside Hartmann Studios at the 49ers Stadium Club. It was a wonderful intimate gathering of the Bay Area’s top planners and venues to introduce some of Union Street Catering’s latest offerings. My favorite bite was the Absolute Lemon Flamed Prawns, yummy!

Our florals included dramatic dogwood arrangements coupled with low, clustered spring florals and succulents in modern white vessels. The white vessels coordinated nicely with Hartmann’s modern white Compass chairs (love them!)

We did our best to be sure the touches of coral, fuchsia and spring green picked up on the Panama Stripe Citrine linen and Tuscan rose napkin. The room was enhanced beautifully with Hartmann’s amazing Japanese Maples (when can we use those again!?) and ambient lighting.

The day’s highlight was meeting the owner of Union Street Catering and Perry’s Restaurant, Mr. Perry Butler. He shared stories of the beginnings of both businesses and their connection to the 49ers. It’s not everyday that you get to meet a San Francisco icon. Cheers to a wonderful event!

Venue: The Stadium Club
Catering: Union Street Catering
Rentals: Hartmann Studios
Floral Design: Soulflower Floral Design

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