Winding down of wedding season...

What a season, what a GREAT season this has been - I've had the pleasure of working with the most wonderful brides & mothers of brides!! I have so many lovely images from extremely talented photographers to share with you. I'm getting busy with posting those images in the coming weeks. I do have a handful of weddings to design for in October but I did limit the amount since I have so many projects going on with Flirty Fleurs and my book: Bella Bouquets.

Bella Bouquets updates:
I have a book signing in San Francisco on October 18th at:
Blu Bungalow
2068 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
6:30-9:30pm

Flirty Fleurs updates:
We have a few floral designing classes in the works, including bringing the amazing Francoise Weeks to Denver. Please email us at info@flirtyfleurs.com for more information on classes.

The summer did go by so quickly, didn't it? A few photos I snapped w/ my phone of installations we've done.
These two photos show a display I did at Studio 12 Gallery in Denver. I had just returned from Paris and was inspired by all the displays I had seen there when creating this:



At the beginning of the season I made a deal with myself, I'd take a week off middle of July and go home to California - that's where I refresh & relax best. I had a great time with my family. There's something so perfect about picking peaches off the tree in the backyard and baking a fresh pie! Spending time with this sweetheart and teaching her floral design is beyond words perfect:


A huge arch we installed a client's private home, Mindy is decorating the top with vines and white flowers. To give you an idea of the size - it's 3 sections at 10' wide each and reached about 10' off the ground.. largest arch we've installed!


some of the other beauties that graced our studio this season:





and the parting shot, there are two babies who think they spent way too much time at the studio...

Bella Bouquets !!

I'm very excited to share this news with all of you! I'm releasing my first book Bella Bouquets in August, 2011!!!



Perfect peonies, gorgeous garden roses and sweetest sweet peas are a few of the flowers shown on these pages, affectionately designed into a variety of bridal & bridesmaids bouquets.

Bella Bouquets showcases vibrant full-color photographs of over 100 stylish bouquets. Offering a wide variety of designs including elegant, modern, rustic, traditional, dramatic & romantic.

This has been a labor of love, something I have dreamed of doing for some years. Thank you to Kim for working on the design & layout, thank you to Revert Photo for the fabulous image shown on the cover. Thank you to all the photographers who's beautiful photographs are shown on these pages, the brides who agreed to be featured and to the friends who have listened to me talk about this project for the past year!

xoxo!
~Alicia

PS - we have a few book signings in the works, will post the info as soon as those are finalized!

You may reserve a copy on the Bella Bouquets Website.

Book :: Paula Pryke, Wreaths & Bouquets

I picked up this book while taking a class with Paula Pryke in London, she even signed it for me. It's a quite charming book:

Book :: Paula Pryke, Living Color

Yes, I do plan to highlight each of Paula's books!! Here is another beauty, rich colors - love it!

Book :: Paula Pryke, Wedding Flowers

The "MUST HAVE" for all floral designers, wedding designers & planners, brides... My favorite book from Paula Pryke -- all about weddings. I love the lush designs, so fabulous!

Book :: Paula Pryke, The Complete Book of Floral Design

Here is another great Paula Pryke book:

Book :: Paula Pryke, Mastering the Art of Floral Design

I love Paula Pryke's work and her books. Yes, I own all of them! Here is a great title, Mastering the Art of Floral Design, I highly recommend adding this to your floral design library:

Book :: Paula Pryke, Festive Flowers

An oldy but goody:

Book :: Paula Pryke, Simply Pink

Wonderful news!!! Paula Pryke has released a new book!!! I don't have it yet, but believe me I will be ordering it ASAP!

Book :: Preston Bailey, Fantasy Weddings

Preston Bailey WEDDINGS!!!

Book :: Preston Bailey, Inspirations

Preston Bailey is amazing. I feel so fortunate to have met this wonderful man in person!
I love his work and I love his books:

Book :: Colin Cowie Wedding Chic

Beautiful coverage of weddings by Colin Cowie:

Book :: Colin Cowie Chic

Oh yea !!! More Colin Cowie greatness!!

Book :: Colin Cowie's Extraordinary Weddings

I admit it, I LOVE books! I especially love books that focus on event flowers and decor.
Check out this one by Colin Cowie:

Book :: Preston Bailey - Designs for Entertaining

Preston Bailey is one of the most talented floral designers in the world. A while back I had the pleasure of having dinner with him. I was amazed by how friendly and sincere he is, he had kudos to give for my floral design work. Really a great man! I love this book of his:

Book :: Paula Pryke, Table Flowers

Looks like my favorite London based floral designer has a new book out. You can click on this link and buy it from amazon, that's what I did.

Paula Pryke has been one of my favorite designers for years now. I've visited the shop in London a few times. I'll tell 'ya my mouth drops everytime I'm walking around that shop. It's a magical place. :)