California Blooms!~

Having lived in Los Angeles post college, any chance we get to go back to visit is always a treat.  Our most recent trip was full of floral fun at the The Los Angeles Flower Market at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. The flowers, beach and family fun rolled into this trip did not disappoint, and we can't wait to be California bound again!~  

For now... the flowers!~

The above were a few photos from The Los Angeles Flower Market. After taking in a final birds eye view of the city from our LA hotel, we headed south for the bulk of the week until returning to the city again to attend a special wedding in Pasadena. 

 The timing of our trip was perfect for visiting The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. Oh my!~ The gardens and blooming fields of ranunculus were breathtaking!~ Here are just a few of the photos that we snapped while there... 

... ahhhh. 

Now onto our own next Forrester Farm flower project!~  Until next time, remember to take time the time to smell the flowers!~ 

Fun with Flowers

What a fun, flower filled summer it has been. Filled with brides, weddings, special orders, and family life, the season has flown by.  What follows is a very small snippet of the floral side of our summer...

Bright & cheery bridal bouquet:

Home grown blooms bridal bouquet:

Splash of whimsy bridal bouquet:

Elegance with a twist bridal bouquet:

Locally grown lovely bridal bouquet:

Ivory & blush elegance bridal bouquet:

Fabulous fall bridal bouquet:

First cuts from the garden display:

Garden blooms:

Romantic display:

More romantic designs:

Blue hydrangeas in milk glass:

Garden blooms with lambs ear bow accent:

Boutonnieres for a farm wedding:

That's all for now!~

HAPPY FALL

flowers and fun finds...

 

It doesn't happen often, but occasionally after creating arrangements for events, I might have a few extra blooms to enjoy.  When that happens, I gather up some vases, boxes or random containers that have been found, collected or rescued, and voila....we are able to scatter the joy of flowers in our home!

A neighbor shared his favorite flower with me.  It was a perfect addition to our kitchen corner window display.

A daughter collected some fading blooms from a dahlia farm where I was cutting for an upcoming wedding.  While I worked on wedding arrangements, she was busy doing her own decorating in our home.

Regardless of color, style or container, the goal is always to...