Petals, Flowers by Sarah

VAFRE 4/7/09

Renewable, reusable and natural. The benefits to this new awareness are far reaching. The sky is the limit using recycled or found materials to make a creative table arrangement, and the cost will be in line with today’s fund raising budget. Here I used layers of different kinds of materials on the table to give the arrangement depth and texture. The containers are made from bamboo, and I used orchids and grass for the live material. I’d love to toss around some ideas for your next event. April 7th was the VAFRE (Virginia Association of Fund Raising Executives) annual luncheon – key note speaker: Dr. Edward Ayers.

Gerbera Daisy at Fraiche

In the real spirit of Easter, use living plants. You could take a plant as a gift, or use a collection  for your table top. (A row of colorful gerberas in this yellow container would be fun.) With the stylish new planters that are coming in at Fraiche you can have a whole new look-or refresh something you already have! 

The weather has been so nice, but now we are back to cold! This is so yuck….I am going to help the introduction of spring and offer 20% off of the orchids at Fraiche. You can take one home and have great blooms until the bulbs and plants outside start blooming. Tuckahoe Plantation will soon have some of their colorful and fragrant flowers, and we can begin to have really truly ”fresh cut flowers” in our homes.

My insparation for Valentine's Day from Floral Symphonies in England

European influenced designs are what most women like. A mixed bouquet with some style and flair. The hand tied bouquet pictured here is by designer Nichlas Vilsmark of Floral Symphonies in England. I think it is spectacular and so my designs for Valentine’s will be heavily influenced by him.

Flowers are so expensive for this holiday. I have three price points for this bouquet- $90, $60 and $30.  (The one pictured above would be $90.)

Also – for $20 the Recessionista is great for your mother and/or mother-in-law.  Stylized and a little different. Scroll down to see an example.

Call 804.840.9628 or email me (by clicking the link in the upper right hand corner) to place your order.

Valentine’s Day is a day to honor the people you love. Flowers are the first thought, and red roses usually follow. I like roses, but not arranged by the dozen in tall vases. The inspirations for my designs are European, so it follows my Valentine’s arrangements will be too. (See above post) Pictured is a hand tied bouquet I made last fall includes roses, alstroemeria, seeded eucalyptus and aspidistra leaves.

Recessionista! This is a highly stylized design in a 3.5″ vase, offered at the affordable price ($20). Even with the recession here, I still want what I want, and I imagine you do too. Recessionista! is the answer. It will be available every Friday as well as my other designs. Orders are appreciated.

pink and green tinsel wreath

Shiny and sparkly make me smile. These new wreaths are fun and come in several different color ways. They are in Fraiche now, for $125.

Delivering to WMC first Fridays of each month and
Cedarfield the second Friday.

On the first Friday of each month, I have begun afternoon deliveries to Westminster Canterbury. Whether you are a resident or have a friend or loved one at WMC, I would be delighted to take an arrangement for you. The arrangements will be seasonal and cost between $40.00 and $50.00.  Delivery charge is $9.00. Please email me (or call) to tell me the recipient’s name, what you want on the card and how you prefer to pay. Or you can click here on ORDER FORM and get a printout to fax or send.

The next delivery will be Friday, December 5.  A picture of the featured arrangement is attached. This is a perfect way to remember a loved one at WMC.

The next delivery to Cedarfield will be on Friday November 14th.

Special on Orchids

Orchids are 20% off now through Thanksgiving. Come into Fraiche to pick one out! This is a perfect gift for your Thanksgiving table or your Thanksgiving hostess – the Orchids will continue to bloom and provide an elegant accent to any home or office.  Costs of the Orchids (with the discount) range from $56.00 to $64.00.  Fraiche has a variety of containers, or you can use your own.

(This special does not apply to special orders)

One of my wreaths is featured in the Nov./Dec. 2008 issue of R Home Magazine, page 22.

“Simply Natural is all about things handcrafted and heartfelt. Pale colors of leaf and linden join with teak roots, twigs, horns and cottons to create furnishings that are artisan and remarkable.”

I don’t have a photo of the wreath, you’ll have to see it in the magazine, or go by Fraiche, there is a copy there – it has magnolia, twigs, pine cones, dried mushrooms, berries, moss, lichens and a few other tidbits Here is photo of a “sister arrangement” – at Fraiche now.