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The only way we could love this "Welcome" sign any more is if it was spelled "Velcome" and pronounced with a dracula induced transylvanian accent.  You definitely won't scare anyone off with this halloween decor but we've got plenty of goolish, creepy, crawling, bone-chilling creatures in the shop for those of you who relish in the darker side of halloween.  We didn't want to ruin the scary surprises we have in store for you when you stop in to check it out. 

Spiders, rats, bones "OH MY!"

Glittered owls and this adorable broom that dances and sings a witches tune are just one of many haunted decor on display.

 

Sneak peak of the scary side...  Stop in and check it out....

If you dare.  Muahahaha haaaaaaaa.....

Dayna & Brent

Sometimes patience isn't a virtue.  We couldn't wait!  We just had to share these pictures (taken with an iPhone!).  Hey, don't judge, we're no Laurie Marie, but our flowers say it all.  And with this wedding, well, were saying a lot.  Giant baby's breath poofs, lace, crystal brooches and all.  And boy was it worth it.  The brides bouquet was a stunning combination of juliet garden roses, hydrangea, handmade fabric flowers and vintage brooches. 



Just to get this started we lined the aisle at Wild Eagle Lodge in Eagle River with petals and those amazing baby's breath poofs set atop our silver stands. A quaint and romantic ceremony structure was set up and draped with fabric by the ever talented Alliey from Sash & Bow.

Once inside the beautifully draped tent our centerpeices adorned every table starting with a sweet and lush arrangement in a cube filled with river rocks, hydrangea, roses, stock and queen anne's lace.  Another set of tables featured a tall glass vase uniquely covered with lace and ribbon and topped with a lavish arrangement of fresh flowers and draping smilax. 

 

And these fun baby's breath arrangements filled a third of the tables creating a very fun, vintage chic feel to the whole room.

 And there they are again, this time adorning the head table and accented by one of our new crystal chandeliers.  The cake boasted five delicious tiers of frosted yumminess from Monzu Bistro packed with rows and rows of fresh hydrangea blooms.  Not a detail was missed.

Animal Kingdom

It's been an animal kingdom around here this week.  With the newest addition to the buds n bloom design team, Petal, a 1 pound miniature chihuahua and these precious ceramic vessels we are feeling the sweet, cuddly animal love!

Ok, but seriously, can we just talk about that hippo with a mound of dried billy balls!? Seriously.  Although we are getting ready for another big weekend of beautiful wedding work to prepare for we just had to stop and share these sweet ceramic animal creations on the design floor.  So adorable!  The permanent dried botanicals inside each vase are so cute!  These guys are just waiting to make the perfect playful adornment to some lucky baby's nursery. 

A Verdant Summer

Now that July sent us some much needed rain everything outside is looking a lot more like the verdant summers that Wisconsin is used to.  When we got in a large shipment of beautiful green ferns and aftrican violets it only seemed appropriate.  The lush greenery and vibrant hues make us feel summery and delighted.  If you are in need of something to brighten up your day or someone elses give us a call.  We can't wait to get our hands dirty and make a lovely summer planting for you.

Gerbera Daisy Love

You know who you are.  You loyal and devoted lovers of the infamous Gerbera Daisy.  Well your in luck!  This week at your favorite florist (thats us!) we have a B-E-A-Utiful assortment of these happy blooms.   That's right, bring on the cheer!  Get out the pompoms and...

                             Give me a  G!
                             Give me an E
                             Give me an R
                             Give me a  B
                             Give me an E
                             Give me an R
                             Give me an A

                           Whats that spell?
                          GERBERA!

Ashley & Kane

What a better place to have a beautiful Memorial Day wedding than at Heritage Hill, Green Bay's very own State Historical Park.  Ashley and her new hubby, Kane, were a joy to work with, as well as all her bridesmaids who were so sweet they even tried lending a hand in setting up some of the ceremony flowers.  Thanks girls, but leave the flower stained fingers to us.  Keep those manicures looking good while carrying your lovely, textured and earthy bouquets. 

 The bridesmaids carried Blue Curiosa Roses, scabiosa, stock, hydrangea, dusty miller, seeded eucalyptus and eucalyptus pods and aubergine dianthus (shhhh, thats the fancy name for carnations).  The bridal bouquet featured a more simple mix of hydrangea, garden roses, peonies, freesia and fragrant gardenia blooms wrapped in heirloom hankies.  Thanks to the punctual and hella talented peeps at Blue Dandelion Photography out of Madison we get these lovely pictures with an immediate sense of satisfaction.  Lucky for us... and for you.  Enjoy and stay awhile.

Textured boutonnieres featured freesia, scabiosa pods, seeded eucalyptus and dusty miller. 

What's another word for textured loveliness?   Mmmmm.... Pretty?  Ok. 

Half of the centerpieces featured our black manzanita trees adorned with real crystal drops, hanging votives and hanging market bottles with aubergine carnations and stock.  And look at that cake!

Courtney & Matt

When we think back on the stunning wedding of Courtney and Matt certain phrases come to mind like, "Life is in the details" and "It's the little things in life".  In this case all the little things certainly added up into one BIG impact.  No detail was missed.  From lemon filled vases topped with a lush posie of hydrangea curly willow and oncidium orchids. Topiaries of echeveria, billy balls, moss and lemoncello spray roses.  Hand etched votives by the mother of the bride.  The bridal bouquet, dramatically accented with family heirloom brooches.  A kids table fully equipped with adorable pinwheels... And the list goes on.  In a serious way. 

Please check out more of the details on Mark Hawkins blog post and stay tuned.  It's only May people.  We are just gearing up here at Buds n Bloom for what is sure to be a stunning summer. 

Jessica & Kevin

This wedding was the trifecta of nature cooperating and offering up lusciously perfect blooms of coral peony, ranunculus, freesia and delicate maidenhair fern combined with Jessica's uniquely sweet vision for her wedding and, ofcourse, Erin Jean having captured it all so intimately as is her usual wonderful way.  Please please check out the blog post  featuring this lovely wedding.  Although, in honesty, these bouquets were even more beautiful in person (I know hard to believe, but true) when I looked at the pics online it was like flower porn.  Every picture is better than the next. 

Thanks to the bride, mother nature and our very own hands this was sure to be one lovely day.

Hanging Sale 25%

Now through May 12th everything in the store that hangs is on SALE!  Be it a custom wreath,  mini hanging terrarium vases, recycled french Courrone glass bottles, light fixtures, orignal art work and more.  If it hangs, it's yours for 25% off the originial price.  This is a perfect opportunity to surprise that lovely lady in your life with a beautiful mother's day gift.

Buds n Bloom is now featuring one of a kind art work by artists from around the world. This piece, appropriately entitled "Cow", is one of the staff favorites. Lucky for all you nature lovers this beautiful oil painting among others fall under the anything that hangs sale. See you soon.

Pretty in Pink

On a perfect spring day, there was love...

And what better way to say spring love than with peonies, beautiful pink peonies.

 Here at Buds n Bloom we can't think of a better way to start the spring and summer wedding season than with those lusciously sweet blooms.  The man upstairs certainly didn't save the best for last when it comes to the peony.  And I think we can all say thank god for that! 

Check out more beautiful pictures on the ever so talented  Erin Jean's Blog.

What!? Wheatgrass you say?

Yes, we are saying it from the mountain tops... well if there were really mountains in Wisconsin we'd be there, Sound of Music-style, singing out our love of the decorative and edible Wheatgrass, wishing all of you a happy and healthy Easter this year!
Doubling as both an eye-catching centerpeice and for those of you who are brave enough these will make your morning smoothies pack that extra punch of nutrition for the days following that indulgent Easter brunch, lunch and/or dinner.  Accented with the ever-charming billy balls, we are loving the simple, modern look for easter this year.

Peonies, Tulips, Peony Tulips Oh My!

Sometimes it's the simplest things in life that bring us the most joy.  I think that's true of these stunning orange peony tulips on the bulb.  Brought to us by our favorite local flower hawker Windswept Acres, these beauties we just couldn't resist.  Perfect for adding a touch of joy to an already joyous Easter weekend. 



Bridal Gift Inspirations

With wedding season gearing up for us here at the shop we are all ready and waiting to get our hands on some beautiful product and create theose lovely lovelies into another years worth of unforgettable wedding arrangements.  With 2012 dates filling up fast we will be busy busy bees here so we wanted to take this time to remind all of our wonderful customers out in the wide world about the perfect wedding gift line, the Beatriz Ball Collection.        

Whether she is modern and urban, classic and traditional, or organic and natural, the Beatriz Ball Collection offers unique peices to suite any bride.                                        Each peice is made entirely by hand, one at a time, using the ancient art of sand-casting.  Made from a unique blend of molten alluminum alloys that combine to create a beautiful and low maintenance finish.   

"Today's bride wants peices that have double function, that are practical as well as stylish, that can be used as decorative items, and to serve with when needed."
                                                                                              -Beatriz Ball

Prom Trends 2012

It's that time of year again.  Prom time.  And we've got you covered.  With all the latest products and knowledge of current trends the team at Buds n Bloom will be sure you inpress your date with the perfect accessory to their attire.  Whether classic and sweet or funky and unique we are your go to spot for beautiful and one-of-a-kind corsages and boutonnieres. 

Check out our wide selection of beautiful keepsake wristlets and add an additional sparkle to any outfit.  Prom only happens once in a lifetime and with these special upgrades you will be able to remember it like yesterday for years to come.