Why I could never be a floral designer...

Blessed Unions donated the arrangements for the Subway Tent at The Fort Worth MS Walk a few weekends back. All they told me was that they had to be orange. I LOVE flowers and don't get the chance to do many arrangements, so it was a wonderful opportunity! Those, like my sweet mama!, who could not walk the entire walk but wanted to be a part of such a great day sat in the tent. So, I wanted the flowers to be interesting and colorful.



I LOVED putting these together but it reminded me that I could never be a floral designer and that it takes a SPECIAL and UNIQUE talent, as well as lots of knowledge and experience, to make arrangements just perfect!






I used oranges in the base of the tulip arrangments and limes in the base of the orange rose arrangements. In the far right one, I wrapped the tulips in the bowl (I have always loved that look when I have seen it done by others). I tried to make each one a little different. I am selfish enough to think that my centerpieces would be a conversation starter when they all realized that each one was different!

And here is our awesome team, The Fighting Kangaroos, that raised over $9,000 for The National Multiple Sclerosis Society!!!

Of course, the same day as the walk, Blessed Unions was asked to be a part of some of the best bridal shows in the area- The Belo Mansion's, Stonebriar Country Club's in Frisco, and The Grand Ballroom at Rick's. Sydney covered for me and did the one at Rick's in McKinney.

Since I was a child, I have had a fascination with Blue and White! I own blue and white books, china, vases, blah, blah. You don't see that incorporated into weddings that often, so this was my chance to do that. Again, showing me that there is a reason we hire floral designers to create gorgeous arrangements- my work is pretty novice, but I still loved doing it and was excited to use some of my blue and white "stuff!"