Body Flowers

It's prom season chez Passionflower. Let's just say there are few things more angst ridden than a teenage boy except perhaps a teenage boy picking corsage flowers....which of course makes me feel all warm and tender towards them and take lots of deep breaths as they try to navigate their way through flowers and ribbons etc....then again there are other times, usually about 15 minutes into the discussion, when I feel like slapping them around and saying , "WTF, it's only a flower" and other things I can't write on the blog. These are the times I'm happy to have kind and patient employees helping out.

Some favorite photos of mine of corsage and boutonniere work.....

Enjoy.

Amethysts as Table Decorations

I have always wanted to make a tablescape full of amethyst clusters....imagine it's 15 feet long and narrow with purple violets and hyacinths and muscari and fresh green moss tucked in and classic black cast iron urns filled with tall white dogwood branches.....and maybe rows of glasses of some fun sparkling lavender colored cocktail.......but for now I shall be content with our little display underneath the orchid table. :)

What's Happening at Passionflower

Some random images from the store this season.......

Ceramics by Barb Campbell above

Collage by Bev Soasey and blue stoneware vases from Judy Jackson.

A melange of blue and green containers....

And despite my ongoing love affair with the blue/green, sky/earth motif - I'm finding myself drawn to the warmer colors. Things are starting to smolder around here.

Favorite New Candle

There is just something about the scent of rose that is just right for me.

Susan Goodwin Trunk Show

Starting to get excited! Two weeks from tomorrow the jewelry goddess makes an appearance and brings all her beautiful work to Passionflower.......Click here to see some photos from last year's show and click here to see the postcard we made from last year and click here to see a post about a visit to Susan's Seattle studio.

Mother's Day Will Be Here Soon

And so will the dogwood!....This little collage I'm working on for a Mother's Day email blast hit just the note I wanted.

Bella Notte Bedding

Sometimes working at home can lead me down stray paths. Like the hour or so I spent picking out these great bedding photos to show you from one of our favorite vendors Bella Notte. It's almost a two month wait for their product as it's all custom made but it's well worth it. Linens, satin, or velvet, it's washable, durable, super comfy and comes in superbly scrumptious colors. Come in and peruse our full fabric sample collection and dream up your own dream bed. Or click here to peruse their collection online.

All photos courtesy Bella Notte