I get a special kick out of watching people interact with our flower arrangements. We don’t get to see it too often since we are typically long gone when the event’s guests arrive. This is especially fun when they see something unexpected- like something they are usually seeing on their dinner plates. That’s why I was so excited when Ravishing Radish asked us to set up a unique “farm to table” themed set for their April tasting at the yacht club on Lake Union.
Vintage Ambiance let us ransack their cave of vintage treasures. We picked up some pieces from their new stash of milkglass vessels and some old crates.
We chose to stick with oranges, reds, and yellows mostly because the daffodils look so freegin’ delicious. They are truly the happiest flower I know. After heading to the flower market we stopped by the grocery store for some kumquat, peppers, parsley, chard, lettuce, artichokes, oranges, lemons, and strawberries…. and asparagus…. and tomatoes… oh and grapes. Maybe I should have had a snack before heading to the grocery store.
aside from the produce, we also incorporated ornamental artichoke foliage and scented geranium.
We coated the lemons, oranges, and strawberries with a thick layer of decorative sugar. Yummm.
Great post and pics, Emily! You give edible arrangements so much flair and elegance! I am hungry now and need to find the nearest farmers’ market.
Thanks Rochelle,
I just had grilled spring onions again and thought, “Spring onions…. so pretty. I wish I had used those, too.” Bah! I can’t wait until the farmer’s markets open up.