Author: Jill Brooke
Dark Pink Magenta Trending as Color for 2023- Everywhere
By Jill Brooke Expect the color magenta to seep into every part of your world – in outdoor plants, event design, decor, and of course floral arrangements at home. Why? Because my favorite color- magenta -has been anointed the Pantone 2023 color of the year. Technically the color is Pantone 18-1750 Viva Magenta. Simultaneously, the …
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Spend on Engagement Proposal vs. Wedding- Costs Less
By Jill Brooke Walter Clark is a self-described romantic who wanted his engagement to be a home run. After all, there is so much attention on the wedding day, but why not make the proposal a memorable moment? A natural researcher, he found a Florida company called “Dream Picnics Miami” on Instagram that specializes in …
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Selling Grass Will Become Harder – Homeowners Preferring Flowers
By Jill Brooke Lawns continue to polarize Americans. Traditionalists prize manicured emerald expanses and environmentalists see them as ecological deserts “that suck up excessive amounts of water and pesticides.” As the New York Times reported, a Maryland couple sued their home association after being asked to convert a pollinator-friendly garden into a grass lawn. The …
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Facing Loneliness, Loss or Grief? – These Flowers Help
By Jill Brooke Since not everyone is having a jolly good time this season, let’s give some floral love to those who may be struggling. No act of love is ever wasted – especially when expressed with flowers. Inspired by Kenny Chesney’s loss of his beloved dog, the work of #fightthroughmentalhealth and Fleurs de Villes’ …
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Blake Sheldon and Gwen Stefani’s Favorite Splurge? Flower Seeds
By Jill Brooke In the newest edition of People Magazine, country music star Blake Shelton confesses that since marrying Gwen Stefani in 2021, he has “shelled out a small fortune on flower seeds.” In the story, the musical couple reveals how they have grown multiple gardens’ worth of zinnias and sunflowers, and the Icelandic lilies …
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Jung Lee Made Roses and Iris Stars of U.S. State Dinner Gala
By Jill Brooke What flowers were used for the U.S. state dinner honoring French president Emmanuel Macron? Created by event planner Jung Lee – and her company Fete – the flowers are inspired by how both the U.S. and French flags are red, white and blue. The flowers are mainly roses – the U.S. national …
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Is Your Nature to Give? Andrew Thomas Explores This Theme
By Jill Brooke Andrew Thomas is the perfect messenger for Giving Tuesday. I reached out to this talented Ohio-based florist not only because he was named one of the 125 best florists in the world by Florists Review Magazine. No, it is because of the work he does with flowers in natural settings. He literally …
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Creative Ways to Use Fruits and Vegetables in Floral Designs
By Jill Brooke Aren’t mixing fruits and vegetables into a table decor so enchanting? It feels earthy and special. Plus the textures of vegetables add so much to a design. You may not know this but any time you create flower arrangements using vegetables and fruits, you are bringing a “Della Robbia” design into your …
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“At The Artisan’s Table” Book Offers Useful Table Decor Tips
By Jill Brooke Humble objects can be great storytellers and inspirations for table decor. Such is the wisdom of the book, “At the Artisan’s Table” (Vendome) by designer and event producer Jane Schulak and David Stark. Friends for decades, they collaborated on an idea of pairing historical table wares from the world’s finest design museums …
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Flower Motifs Sparkle at Salon Art + Design
By Jill Brooke The beautiful work of Damselfly Designs greets people visiting the Salon Art + Design 2022 show this weekend. Pillowy dyed ruckus in a perky teal cascade along the pillar along with plump sensual pink roses. Taupe roses also blend into the mix that includes a side urn for a chic result. Since …
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