MONDAY MUSE

I really would like you to take time to Muse what you could use this wonderful Topper for! So many creative ideas come to mind...starting with a beautiful cake topper for your wedding cake or for that special event like a bridal,baby shower.

Put it on a elegant candle stick and you have a instant beautiful topiary style centerpiece. Placed in a vintage bowl or dish and it is perfect for your home design needs. The list could go on and on!

If you have something in mind and like this style I can make enough for your decorating needs. If you have questions please contact me with your questions.
You can find more information in my Etsy shop.

Happy Monday Musing!

WEDDING WREATH

What would a Wedding be without the "Circle of Life". This is a special order wreath that will grace the front of a antique wooden door at the cite of the wedding celebration.

I used a variety of beautiful shades of white,creams,and greens in this but they can be made to order in any color of your choosing. These wreaths are wonderful for your celebration and later use them as home decor or if you choose to give as a special gift to someone who you would like to honor.
This can be hung outside out of direct sun and rain...just sooooooo many uses for this. The ribbon can be removed later if you prefer.

If you are interested in a custom wreath made to order just for you just leave me a comment with contact info or you can email me at botanicocompany@gmail.com

Thank you and happy days!

MONDAY MUSE

As you start to plan your wonderful wedding day your first thoughts usually go to "THE DRESS"...after all this is the most important piece of clothing you will ever wear. You start by buying all the Bride's magazines you can get your hands on...but wait...you aren't exactly a size 0 or your not a bazillionair! You visit all the Bridal Boutiques and realize you won't be the only one wearing that dress on that day...what's a bride to do?? Wellllll enter the wonderful world of the Independent Designer!

You seriously have to look no further than the World Wide Web....and the best www. to start with is Etsy! I joined Etsy in 2005 just a month or two after they first launched with my first shop Bonghi Vestiti. Back then the hand crafted wedding crazy had not yet hit...it is amazing the evolution of this site, and now with all the wedding vendors on Etsy (myself included) it is so easy to find unique,one of a kind,excellent priced items for your special day.

One of the best designer's in my opinion is Cynthia of COLORADA...not only are her creations one of a kind they are very ECO FRIENDLY! This wonderful designer can take just about any fabric find and turn it into a beautiful work of art.

This gown is just one of the beautiful examples of her gowns that she has wonderfully designed and brought to life. I just love all the shades of cream,tans,and white....to me this allows so many options for your accessories and flowers. (I think my Sunset Bouquet would look stunning with this don't you?)

If you are "Musing" the hunt for a beautiful gown COLORADA is the perfect place to start! (Plus she has a lot of other creations and goodies)

If you have any questions about any items in either of our shops please feel free to convo :)

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!!

CALLA LILY BOUQUET

Always a Bride favorite...the simple but elegant bloom of the Calla Lily is always in style and always beautiful.

These lilies have the look and feel of being real! I had to do a double take and I've been working with fresh for years and years! But no worries about these white blooms turning brown or wilting by the end of your celebration...that is a huge plus!

For complete details on this bouquet head over to my Etsy shop, and if you have further questions please
convo me. I love working with brides :)

Thank you for stopping by and have a great day!

PAPER ROSES WREATH

{I really should call this "WONDERFUL MEMORIES WREATH"! I can remember sitting at the kitchen table with sticky fingers trying to roll and gather my flowers as perfect as grandma's ...it never happened but she didn't care and she used my creations anyway. She never made a wreath but made stem flowers to freshen up the tired bouquet on her dining room table.

One thing that is different is the fact that crepe paper is about half the size it was in the early 1960's....and we used good ole Elmer's glue, no such thing as a hot glue gun.

I should have counted the number of roses I made for this, but I can tell you I never thought I was going to get all the way around the 10" wreath base!

It is so elegant and dainty,making it perfect for wedding decor, babies room, or a springy gift for someone special (Mother's day is coming)...it is paper so I would be careful if you hang it outside...and please keep it away from flames!

You can get complete information in my shop...thank you for stopping by!

A STONE MANSION WEDDING

In July this beautiful historic house,Stone Mansion, in Fairfax Co. Va will the the setting for a wonderful celebration...a wedding!
Our daughter will be getting married in the courtyard weather permitting that is.
We have started planning the decorations for both inside and out and I must say it will be a simple elegant affair!
I will be posting the progress for you to see... :)

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!

BOTANICO & COMPANY

Welcome! This is my first post on my new blog about our new shop opening.

Botanico & Company will be focusing on anything having to do with special events and home decor,as well as some spa items using the wonderful world of botanicals. I have been a florist for 16 years and have decided to put my knowledge in that field to work via a new Etsy shop (my 2nd).
I can not even begin to tell you how many weddings and special events I have done in the past...lets just say "a lot". The main goal of Botanico is to provide unique and wonderful accessories and must haves for your event.
We will be using everything from fabric,silk flowers and vintage accents and what ever else we think would be something special.

At Botanico special requests are more than welcome. We want to make our customers happy! If you don't see what you have in mind feel free to contact us....we will do what we can to make your event something extra special!

Thank you for stopping by and please come back!