MONDAY MUSE

Yesterday as I was bringing in the patio furniture it hit me! It was on this day,2 years ago that made a move...into our new home that is. We moved here after almost 30 years in our "starter home" where we raised our 3 wonderful kids.
When we moved in we knew there were things we were going to change and the landscaping around the 90 ft ranch was priority.
BEFORE...

As you can see in the "before" picture we had quite a job...and oh my did we. Being do-it-yourselfers we decided to tackle it on our own. We had several landscapers come,but the price tag was a bit much due to the fact the 30 year old yews were HUGE! Keep in mind they went all the way around the house...a daunting task to say the least.
So we dig in and start our undertaking on Memorial day...and finished it finally on Labor day. We didn't know who was going to finish who first...there were a lot of hiccups along the way with our roller coaster summer but we finally did finish. But now it's 98% finished and we won't have to do it again! I should mention we actually saved thousands by doing it ourselves.
AFTER...

We replaced the ugly yews with dainty boxwoods,roses,hydranges,lavender,mosses and grasses.

HIDDEN WALL...
We think the results speak for themselves. People stop when we are out working in the yard and ask "When did you build that wall?" It has been hidden for 30 years and the neighbors had no idea it was there! Now it stands proudly for all to see :)

I hope you have a wonderful Monday!

SUCH A PRETTY DAY

Our burning bush is just starting to turn...and show it's wonderful orange berries that the chickadees just love!



I just love mum plants...and so do the chipmunks!



I have no idea what kind of mushroom this is but I can picture a little nymph hiding under it! They are huge...to bad they are hidden under the tree in my back yard, no one can see them.

It was so pretty today I just had to snap some pretties around the yard...I just love all the colors of fall in Western Pa!

A U.K. WEDDING

Every now and then a florist is asked to do a wedding that will be remembered forever. Well I recently did one such wedding. When my bride Melanie asked if we could do a "Celestial" theme I was excited...having never done one before I thought it would be a wonderful challenge and my mind started to spin. The best part was Melanie knew just what she wanted and with several emails across the pond we finalized everything and I got busy searching for the unique elements to put in the design.

At first I thought it would be hard to find the rich jewel tone colors since most places were offering spring pastels. After some searching I found the beautiful blues,purples,and cranberry colors we needed. Melanie was not fussy about the "kind" of flowers I used so that helped...I was not limited...color was more important.

Then came the wire! I think I have found my new favorite element to use in bouquets! Oh my gosh I just love it! When I added this to the bouquets,along with the glass and silver beads everything just popped! It was the perfect accent to complete the package....I will be using it again thats for sure :)

The wedding is this weekend and I would love to be a fly on the wall to see it all put together.

Congratulations Melanie and Tris!

SUNSET BOUQUET

Red is my favorite color and I try to use it whenever I can. Then when I mix it with orange my heart goes a flutter!!!!

If your looking for a bouquet that will stand out in the pictures this one is it! I wrapped the stems in beautiful vintage silk velvet and lace...the contrast is stunning. I don't have much of this wonderful green ribbon, this makes the bouquet even more special.

If you would like more information on this beauty please go to my Etsy shop or contact me.

Have a wonderful day!!

WEDDING PACKAGES

Just a little note to let you know that at Botanico & Company we offer complete wedding floral packages. If you want 1 or 10 bridesmaid bouquet or just a bout for the groom we will work out a wonderful package for you. Keep in mind you are not limited to the styles and flowers offered in my shop, however a complete package will take some time to complete...please allow anywhere from 1 week to 6 weeks depending on the amount of work involved. We also offer wedding decor,centerpieces,wreaths,favors etc. and don't forget the bridal shower and rehearsal dinner.
Botanico & Company can take care of most of your needs...we take pride in "the willing to work together" with our clients. If you have an idea and don't know how to go about getting to the end result, please feel free to ask us!

In the future we will be posting some DIY information, celebration ideas, home decor tips, gardening, food, and whatever else we can think of!

Please check back and see what we have up our sleeves!

Have a wonderful day!