1. Always use clean, sharp utensils (knives, clippers, or shears) when cutting flowers. Do not use paper of fabric scissors because these will crush the flower’s vascular systems and prevent proper water uptake. 2. Cut all flowers and foliage about one inch from the bottom at a 45 degree angle. Remove all the lower foliage […]
So… you think Mr. is short for mister and Mrs. is short for missus? Well, originally Mr. and Mrs. weren’t short for mister and missus at all. Mrs. was an abbreviation for mistress, the female counterpart of master, abbreviated Mr. However, not just any woman could be called a mistress. For centuries, mistress only applied […]
April 11 Coastal Adventures in Holland, Michigan Back in the spring, I planned my first wedding style shoot at the wonderful Wizard of Oz Manor. It was a wonderful learning experience and labor of love, and I am excited with how out turned out. After seeing the gorgeous manor, I knew I had to play up […]
My 2015 wedding season has come to a close with a wedding style photo shoot to cap off the year (a sneak peek will soon follow). After a week of cleaning, organizing and returning rentals, my life and my work space finally feels back to normal and not a haphazard mess of buckets, ribbons and boxes. […]
May 3, 2015 Enchanted Animals Amidst a Whimsical Garden The moment I saw the Enchanted Manor with all the animal statues, I knew I had to play up that “enchanted animal garden” motif. With my mind dreaming of antlers, feathers and animals (oh my!), my fingers were busy emailing vendors and covered in goopy papier […]