Sunday, December 11, 2011

Joe Guggia AIFD visits Cal Poly!

One of the requirements for Melinda's Floral Design Team to maintain their SAIFD chapter status, is to have an AIFD designer visit the team annually to do a design show. It's such a treat for the girls and all of Melinda's students who choose to attend! This year we had the pleasure of welcoming Joe Guggia AIFD to Cal Poly!

Fun floral chandelier 







 Joe with some of the Floral Design Club ladies!
 Joe in action!

Holiday Home Decorating!

Our Holiday Home Decorating service is a fast and affordable way to turn your home from ordinary to holiday extraordinary! You can hire us for yourself, or as a gift to someone else!  It's perfect for the busy mom who can't find the time to go all out, folks who just can't move around like they used to due to age or injury, or a family who has gone through a hard time and deserves a special treat for the holiday season. We use your cherished decorations, and add our own embellishments to create themed vignettes and displays that will WOW your guests this season!  

We have two beautiful homes to show you today- both have received the Festive Designs Holiday Home Decorating treatment! Enjoy!
 These homeowners were having  holiday dinner party and wanted their dining room to shine with holiday glamour! 
 Melinda used pomegranates, fresh greenery, magnolia leaves, berries and red toned florals to create this rich tablescape!







Wouldn't you like to pull up a chair to that dining table? I would! 

For our next home, Melinda tackled the family room- using the homeowner's decor items and adding fresh tree greens, she created a welcoming, aromatic holiday display! 
 The classic before and after of the Christmas tree!

 The mantle





Sunday, November 20, 2011

Warm Toned Bouquet

I love this bridal bouquet from a small wedding we did November 12th! Autumn weddings are great because we get to use blooms with rich, golden, romantic tones! The sunset callas, the yellow roses, the cymbidium orchids with the touch of burgundy, and the folded magnolia leaves make this bouquet ooze warmth and romance on even the rainiest of autumn days! 




Monday, November 7, 2011

3 Wedding Weekend!

We had three small weddings this weekend, and we wanted to share their beautiful bouquets with you! Which one is your favorite? We'd love to hear!!
This wedding was particularly special because it was the cousin of one of our employees, Darci! Miss Darci made the bouquets (with a minimal amount of guidance from Melinda) and acquired the flowers from another one of Melinda's former students and employees- Shannon, who is working in the flower market in San Diego! We love the teamwork and growth we have seen in these two designers. Great work ladies!! We're proud to call you members of the Festive Designs family!!










Mums and carnations have never looked SO good- right? 










The bride's special touch: a photo of her and her brother who has passed tucked into her bouquet next to her rosary. Love it!