Lights. Camera. Action!

Matt Brue from Capture Studios just did a little behind the scenes footage for the short video he is shooting for SHBA's website.

I have to say that was not only painless (fear of cameras, especially video) but fun! I unfortunately do not know the jargon, but he shoots with what looks like a regular digital camera. Even in my (smallish) design studio I was able to forget he was shooting! I guess that's part of what makes his video work so natural and unstaged. Take a look at some of his work and see what I mean.

Some (neh, most) couples may think that videography is fairly low on the priority list, after all that's what Uncle Ted is for...he can stand in the back. Wrong.

I do not think there is a Bride in the world that wouldn't love to have a memory format like this of the big day. What Capture Studios does it art.

Ready Set Duel!!

For the last 2 years I have had the privilege of competing in The Duel of the Design (and being on the winning team both years!).

This year I will be judging The Battle of the Bouquet, which is a competition for the guests at the duel. Anyone can participate and will have a certain amount of time to create a floral arrangement. Think Easy Bake Oven bake-off (which will also be an event there too!) I honestly have to say I am more nervous about judging than competing!?!?

Come out and see the fun! Watch the duel, eat the food, drink the drinks and possibly get your hands a little dirty participating?

This all kicks off TOMORROW night! Thursday March 11th Order tickets now!

CRAVE Minneapolis/St Paul: The Urban Girl's Manifesto

I am very excited to be a part of a new book CRAVE Minneapolis/St Paul: The Urban Girl's Manifesto! The book is due to hit shelves this Spring. It features local women owned businesses and "informatively connects urban gals to the sassiest, gutsiest most inspiring people they need to know in Minneapolis and St Paul"



Summer Harsh Botanical Artistry will be featured for what I do, provide floral decor' for weddings, events and private dinner party's. This last one is new on the list, as far as promoting it...but I've found that some of my favorite pieces have been done for private homes. I will come to your home and coordinate with your decor', theme of the event, place settings and even use your own vases or vessels. The result has been powerful statement pieces that pull together your home in a completely customized way. Here are some examples.

Call me for your next dinner party! And definitely check out CRAVE! They are also on Facebook, take a look.

The Anniversary Party

My Girls, My Team

Last Friday I had the honor and privilege to celebrate with my closest friends, family and industry peeps! I have said it many times, but every time it rings true, I could not have done it with out them! Many many thanks!

The party was made complete with rentals from Midway Party Rental, photography by Studio Laguna, tasty treats by Muddy Paw's Cheesecake and amazing help from Hire a Host.

Hire a Host

Bartender from Hire a Host

Tables and Linens by Midway Party Rental

Muddy Paw's Cheesecake

Centerpieces of Cymbidium Orchids, fur collar and a vintage pin.

The Design Studio

Agapanthus

I am excited to be starting a new year with new events, new clients and old. There are many great things in the works for SHBA and I will keep you posted! Also check out SHBA on Facebook for current updates.

1 YEAR!!!!

Well, I made it one year! January 1st marked my 1 year anniversary in business. In some ways it was way easier (maybe just less scarry) than I had expected and is some ways it was much harder (not a fan of 18 hour work days!). Either way, I had a blast and am still blasting!

2010 looks to be a busy and beautiful year. I have already met with many brides that are having fun cool weddings that I am honored to be a part of.

I do have to say that my #1 business "resouloution" is to keep up with photos and blogging. (Soo not my strong point) I am ashamed to see only 20 post last year! And photo's, another problem... unfortunately, remembering the camera on the check list has been missed! I am in the process of collecting professional photo's of 2009's weddings and will post ASAP.

Remember, you can also keep up to date with the going on's of SHBA on Facebook!

In closing I will leave you with a few pics from one of my last events in 2009.

Summer Harsh Botanical Artistry is now on Facebook!

Yes, there is now a page for my work. Please check it out! I have posted many photos and there are many more to come.

Be a fan? ;)
Summer Harsh Botanical Artistry

"And it was all yellow"

I will admit that if asked a year ago I would say yellow was (to quote a very cute 8yr old) "my enemy color". I am happy to say that we have reconciled our differences and made peace.

I've had the privilege to work with this happy sunny color a few times this year. When paired with the right accents this color can be both chic and elegant while keeping a fun fresh atmosphere.

My favorite was a wedding I did at the Como Zoo and Conservatory. The bride wanted lush large blooms but not a traditional look. We combined the large Victorian blooms in a clean line design in both the centerpieces, cake and place card table.

We did 2 designs for the centerpieces. This low impact piece included Roses, Stock, Acacia and China Mums.

This is a composite centerpiece made up of different shape vases and different yellow blooms such as Hydrangea, China Mums, Roses, Gloriaosa Lilies and Oncidium Orchids

The place card table was accented with a simple line of bud vases and China Mums

China Mums also accented the cake in a non traditional style.

I also designed for the Center of the American Experiment. In this event They Style Laboratory combined a black white and yellow color scheme which we accomplished with amazing linens from Linen Effects, crisp yellow orb centerpieces and bowls of lemons. The McNamara Alumni Center provided the perfect back drop for the style and feel of this event.

Yellow Carnations on black and white damask

Bowls of lemons with yellow Vanda Orchids and below simple black votives also with an orchid accent