• Rich & I went to the Botanical Garden this weekend.  It is the largest public indoor display garden in New England.  The are various special displays throughout the year & when we visited there was a beautiful orchid display.  The garden is planned to expand into the surrounding outdoor are this year, which I really look forward to visting.  Perhaps it will stop raining here so I can actually go outside to work in our garden. To add a note to yesterday's post - I am certainly not leaving my gocco behind for letterpress.  I love printing with my gocco.  I just ...

  • What a way to add some serious class to your wedding. I have always loved orchids and especially love when brides use orchids in their bridal bouquets. They are simple, yet are so sophisticated.They also look lovely as centerpiece dispalys for your reception....

  • Using orchids at weddings is very en vogue! They are available in many colors and are stunning, exotic.  And as another plus for those outdoor summer weddings, they are unlikely to wilt in the heat. Not only are they beautiful, showy flowers, but they are available year round, and also quite hardy - able to last through the end of the wedding.  There are many types of orchids available as cut flowers that can fit within any budget and color scheme! Dendrobium magenta dendrobium orchid One of the most economical orchids are dendrobium orchids. These are the typical magenta flowers that are...

  • Launched in mid-2005 at the National Stationery Show in New York, Paper Orchid specializes in beautiful laser-cut paper goods. Their product line is produced in America using lasers and includes everything from save-the-dates and invitations to escort cards and their famous cupcake wrappers. Paper Orchid's designs have a unique sophistication, from bold, modern invitations to delicately feminine butterfly place cards, snowflake favor boxes and monogrammed cupcake wrappers. We love Paper Orchid's fresh, inspired style and we've included images of some of our favorite designs. For a brilliant co...

  • 2008-06-17T14:00:00Z AisleDash

    Filed under: ReceptionsIt's the clear gel that makes these candles so striking. With a rich pink silk orchid seemingly floating in ... air? water?... this candle will add light and interest to your table setting. It measures about 1.5" x 3" x 3", comes wrapped in an organza ribbon, and is finished off with a personalized thank-you tag. Whether used as a table setting, to fill in a centerpiece, or given as favors, this item will bring summertime beauty to your event.For more information on the orchid gel candle, check out this link. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments...

  • 2011-12-19T05:00:00Z The Loveliest Day

    Christmas is just around the corner, and I'm sure many of you have some last minute shopping to do. I know I have a few more things to buy! If you live in, near, or around Chattanooga, TN I have the perfect place for you to pick up those last minute gifts- Lines Orchids, a gorgeous little shop filled with a collection of orchids, plants + distinctive pieces for the home. It is located at Warehouse Row in downtown Chattanooga, a shopping district made up of restored warehouses that is a must visit for all those who love an eclectic, but well curated mix of shopping and dining. Best of all, Line...

  • 2010-10-20T05:57:00Z Your Champagne Wishes Events

    We are up to O in our flower meaning series. So of course we wanted to talk about the orchid. Orchids come in thousands of different varieties. They are known to be delicate and exotic. Some of the meanings of orchids are love, affection, beauty, and refinement. It is a great choice as one of your wedding flowers, but it is beautiful enough to stand alone like seen here. Photo...

  • 2007-11-07T18:58:38Z Elizabeth Anne Designs

    I came across this very original stationer via a new blog that I enjoyed reading today, Bellissima Vita.  Their medium is laser cutting - something that I’ve never seen used for wedding invitations but looks amazing!  I love the way that the laser cuts create dimension without adding bulk, a quality that I can appreciate as a designer. Images all courtesy of Paper Orchid Even if the invitations aren’t your cup of tea, how gorgeous are the envelope seals?  These would be a wonderful touch as a closure to your invitation’s outer envelope.  The favor boxes and cupcake holders used t...

  • 2009-11-19T12:58:44Z chad michael peters

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  • Hello, Garden. I know I’ve been a bit MIA lately. That last months of planning really hit me hard and no matter what your circumstances are, it takes some time to settle back into life post-wedding. June 4 has come and gone and Orchid Boy and I are now Mr. and Mrs. I made an honest attempt to figure out Creative Suite in order to make a nice display for my pictures, but between my very slow computer and my impatience, I’ve decided to go old school and unfancy. The pictures I’m about to share in this narrative come from a few different friends and I’ll do my best to credit them properly...