The American Museum of Natural History in Bloom

I don't know if it was Frank Sinatra looking down on me, but I had some amazing lady luck and was invited to help out on a big event at The American Museum of Natural History, with Matthew Robbins Design. Matthew has been on The Today Show and hangs with Martha Stewart, y'all, so he is very important and amazing.

I didn't really know what to expect but I was surprised to find the team really lovely and friendly, including Matthew who worked with us all day. 

The flowers were incredible, really fresh and unconstrained with a country garden feel.

Peonies, spray roses, jasmine and hydrangea. LOVE!

The chuppah, with passionfruit vine, moss, peonies and hydrangea. 

 

The outdoor arrangements looked stylish on a hessian type table cloth. I would have added more jasmine.

Entrance arrangements with Mountain Laurel.

Bodegas in Bloom

Bodegas are one of the greatest things about New York. As well as keeping me in egg salad sandwiches on whole wheat and late night Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, they sell flowers 24 hours a day! You can flower arrange anytime you want in the city that never sleeps.

The West Village is in Bloom

New York City is blooming amazing! It's warm and humid and everything is growing like crazy. Welcome to the West Village:

Blossoms are still around!

Even the drycleaners have blooms!

Spray Roses in Bloom

Don't say it, spray it!

Bondi Rooftop Party in Bloom

On Saturday I did a few blooms for my friend Emma D's birthday party. It's pretty easy to do something lovely on a rooftop overlooking the north end of Bondi beach. I had a few ideas, but in the end I just had to go with something beachy - frangipanis, hibiscus and bougainvillea. This was really easy and cheap and I think it was perfect for a summery evening.

This is Suz, she brought the views!