The Knot

The Painted Primrose was just mentioned in The Knot!!! Thanks so much Heather at Table 6 Productions. YOU are fabulous darling!

Floral Wedding Clutches

I just love this stylish floral clutch from Red Ruby Rose's Etsy Shop.
Perfect to compliment any wedding dress. Visit her shop to view her fabulous patterns! One needs at least two!!! One for the wedding and one for the honeymoon! I absolutely heart the peony clutch.

Spring Flowers Painted Primrose

It's springtime in the Rockies and I love the gorgeous flowers that have come into bloom! These are from Steven's & Son located just west of Denver. My drive to and from the market is filled with views of horse property. I love that. My favorites spring flowers are lavender hyacinth. I wait all year for those! I always have a small vase of hyacinth sitting in our guest bedroom. It's just OMG.

Natasha Richardson

A humble tribute to an amazingly talented actress. We entitled this one "Natasha." I thought she might like the beautiful sweet peas, softly scented hyacinth, and pale peach spray roses. Thank you for the footprints you left on this earth. We will all miss you.

Catering by Design

Last night I had the pleasure of sampling some amazing food from Denver's very own Catering by Design. I had a lovely chat with Ingrid Nagy part of the husband and wife team who own the catering company. The food was delicious! The potato bar was a great interactive affair. All of the food servers were really pleasant and they made certain that no one left hungry. One thing that I really like about the new trend of catering is that you don't have to provide a sit-down plated dinner for your wedding. You can walk from station to station, mingle, pick and choose and have it your way! Thanks Ingrid, it was great! www.www.cateringbd.com

Wedding Trends 2009, Tuscan styled floral centerpiece www.paintedprimrose.com

I am seeing an unexpected trend for 2009. Tuscan style! I designed this arrangement for a wedding in January using an antique silver gravy bowl that I found at a local flea market. I added fresh fruit, hydrangeas, ranunculus, stock, hanging amaranth, mini callas and my favorite Eufloria roses. The photo has found it's way through google image search and has brought so many visitors to my wedding blog. All of them are looking for examples of Tuscan styled centerpieces for their weddings! Not just here in Colorado, but in Europe and beyond. So there you have it, a new wedding trend for 2009!

Pink Roses www.paintedprimrose.com

I am so in love with this variety of soft, pale pink rose "sweet avalanche." I think they would be perfect for a shabby chic wedding. I stumbled upon them at the denver market yesterday. They open beautifully. They have a slight fragrance, little bruising, large head and not many thorns. This week's fave!

Painted Primrose gives away green roses...

Stop by The Painted Primrose March 17, 2009 starting at 8:00 am we are giving away green roses. Hundreds of them. Please take bunches of five, keep one and give four away. It's our way of paying if forward. Call for information 720-280-8409.www.paintedprimrose.com

Larkspur Chicago

Be inspired at Larkspur...
"Enter through the door of Larkspur and you are met with a sensory experience unlike any other. Reminiscent of a European floral market, giant bakery troughs overflow with an ever-blooming array of fresh cut flowers and gifts to please the senses. Larkspur, located in a century-old storefront in Chicago's friendly Bucktown neighborhood, brings the timeless nature of flowers into everyday life. From enchanting wedding designs to a flawless single blossom, Larkspur will capture your dreams and translate them into the language of flowers." www.larkspurchicago.com

Cebolla Fine Flowers

Today's inspiration comes from Cebolla Fine Flowers, Dallas Texas. I am such a fan of roses. Pale roses are my favorite. This is an example of the less is more theory. Monochromatic for impact! I once had a professor in art school, who always said "If you can't make it good, make it yellow!" Well, this is better than good, and it's the perfect shade of pink! www.cebollafineflowers.com

A Bud & Beyond Floral

Be inspired at A Bud & Beyond Floral Design! Beautiful work. Located in Nevada. I love the soft look of the white and ivory. Gorgeous garden roses, nice touch of English Ivy.

podesta baldocchi san fransisco

I am always on the hunt for great flower shops. Podesta Baldocchi happens to be one of my very favorites. I recently stopped by their shop when I was visiting the San Fransisco Flower Market. They have an amazing location, they are within walking distance from the flower market itself. I can't even imagine the luxury of running next door to pick up a bunch of something wonderful! Heavy sigh... Enjoy their website and be inspired! www.podestabaldocchi.com

waterlilypond san francisco

Be inspired by Waterlilypond, wedding and event designers from California. Breathtaking!www.waterlilypond.com

St. Patrick's Day free rose giveaway!

At The Painted Primrose Floral Studio we touch lives, everyday, it's our business. We also believe that random acts of kindness can change the world. So, on March 17, 2009 we are giving away green, green roses that is, hundreds of them. Free. But there is one catch..... we are giving them away in bunches of five, and we ask that recipients keep one for themselves and give the other four away, perhaps to an old friend, a soon-to-be friend, a co-worker, Joe the plumber......well you get the idea.

Stop by our Studio March 17, 2009
2825 Wilderness Place 700, Boulder, CO 80301
from 8am until all roses gone

Please contact Sarah Cioni for further information 720-280-8409

www.paintedprimrose.com

Wedding Flowers 2009

I love this elegant and romantic look for the ceremony aisle! The pillar and floating candles are a nice touch to the standard scattering of rose petals. Big impact for not a lot of $$$. Also try scattering the petals into a pattern, perhaps the shape of the bride & groom's initials, a serpentine pattern or even hearts. Be inspired at www.hiddengardenflowers.com.

Organic Flowers

Just found an organic flower grower, Le Mera Gardens, located in Oregon. Their product is absolutely beautiful. Check out their website www.lemeragardens.com. View their fabulous gallery of flowers. I like that they list their availability as well. Wow, I would love a grower like this in Colorado. If you live near them or in Northern California buy their product. We need to keep domestic growers alive, especially organic. It's good for the economy and healthier for your florist:)

Freedom Roses

Did you know that the beautiful red rose that you get for Valentine's Day is called a "Freedom" Rose? And the rose is named after Rosa Parks...now you know, the rest of the story!

A picture is worth ......

Need i say more?


thanks to The Society of American Florists.

Boulder Florist Painted Primrose Website

Remember to view my website www.paintedprimrose.com where you can order fresh flowers online, view wedding flower images and just get to know my work. I deliver fresh flower arrangements to Boulder, Longmont, Niwot and Gunbarrel Colorado. I hand-selects my flowers from Denver's finest flower markets. I have a passion for flowers, always have.



photo courtesy of John Heisel photography