BELLA FIORE CUSTOM FLORAL DESIGN

Dream a Little Dream of Me

2010-04-25T23:28:00.000-07:00

Stars shining bright above you
Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you"
Birds singin' in the sycamore tree
Dream a little dream of me

Say nighty-night and kiss me
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
While I'm alone and blue as can be
Dream a little dream of me

Stars fading but I linger on dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger till dawn dear
Just saying this

Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me...
~Kahn-Schwandt-Andre~

Lavender Lovely

2010-04-15T12:37:00.000-07:00

Lavender is so lovely. Purple and lavender are still very HOT colour pairings this wedding season. I've been designing so much with purple and lavender that when I had a bride come in wanting orange I had a to pause a moment,run to the store and just gaze at some oranges for a while....just so I could envision the colour!
I love the paper wrapped pears as a wedding favour. What a wonderful idea and so easy to co-ordinate with your wedding colours. You could do that with pretty much any hard fruit. Also, that fluffy lavender dress LOVE.

Happy Easter!

2010-04-01T17:10:00.000-07:00

I LOVE Easter. I love everything about it. It makes me think of sundresses and bonnets on babies,daffodils and daisy chains,painted eggs and chocolate. All good right?
My children are teenagers and I still hide eggs for them.I have to be really tricky now.Evil tricky.They love it. I think they would be disappointed if I said, "Right.You are just too old for this." Certainly, there would be a staged protest. We have a new house with a new garden. This means new, tricky hiding places.Evil hiding places. Mwaahaaaa!!
I just asked my kids if they were ready for the Easter egg hunt. My son says to his little sister,"You are going down!" She replies, "Prepare to die!"
Yes. I LOVE Easter!!

Spring into Purple, Fall into Love

2010-03-23T11:12:00.000-07:00

Spring is here. Yay! I can see daffodils, tulips and crocus from my studio window. I have planted an abundance of wildflower seeds and cannot wait until they come up. This has all been done in an effort to attract hummingbirds and butterflies; two of my favourite things. Nothing makes me more happy than having a hummingbird or butterlfy visitation while I work.
Another one of my favourite things is the colour purple. Look at this website; it's no secret :) Look at this dress. I LOVE. Dramatic flowers in the up do. I LOVE. Blueberries. I LOVE.
So spring into purple. So fall into love. Then come see me about those flowers.

Spell it Out!

2010-03-18T01:10:00.000-07:00

Aren't these the sweetest pillows ever! I am seeing a trend in wedding details where L.O.V.E. is spelled out. It doesn't have to be just for your wedding. I say bring L.O.V.E. into your home!

Vintage Chic

2010-03-12T13:03:00.000-08:00

I love this short vintage wedding dress. I would wear it to the grocery store. I also love the bright yellow details so perfect for a spring wedding. I love bright colours for spring weddings. Look how the bouquet just pops. The shoes, sweeter than honey. I love.

Mad Hatter's Tea Party

2010-03-05T00:35:00.000-08:00

Alice in Wonderland out today with Johnny Depp. Sigh. Need I say more :)

Lemon Love

2010-03-02T14:20:00.000-08:00

Nothing says spring like lemon yellow! It reminds me of daffodils and Easter bonnets, fuzzy chicks and lemon tarts.
I look awful in yellow. Sigh. I LOVE it though! So perfect for a lovely spring wedding. How perfect to use actual lemons in centerpieces or at place settings.
Lemon Love. Do you love it?

Proud to Be a Canadian!

2010-03-01T08:31:00.000-08:00

I'm proud to be a Canadian. I think I live in one of the best countries in the world. I like that we are humble and polite and can poke fun at ourselves. There are times though, when I feel we should stand up and show the world who we really are instead of hiding behind false stereotypes. We are an intelligent, creative nation, and for today I will let the red and white fly because I am proud to be a Canadian!

BerryLicious

2010-02-25T11:42:00.000-08:00

LOVE blueberries. Love eating them. Love the colour. Love this wedding inspiration. Sometimes, you just don't need to say anything more!

Sweet Vintage

2010-02-21T23:48:00.000-08:00

Here is some sweet vintage inspiration. Perfect for the DIY crafty bride. How perfect is the bike? The silhouettes? Vintage typewriter?
Details are really important and can make any event pop. Never skimp on the bridal bouquets or floral details they are like great accessories that pull everything together; not to mention make your photos come alive! I would never reccomend creating your own flowers even if you are a DIY bride. The flowers can only be created at earliest the day before your wedding and the bride simply does not have the time; even if you pass the flowers off to relatives to create, you may be really disappointed in the result. Hire a professional for the things that really matter.

Know your Worth!

2010-02-18T23:47:00.000-08:00

My mother bought a bottle of perfume in Paris. It was called Worth. It came in a tiny blue glass bottle with a gold stopper; she kept it in a drawer wrapped in a beautiful lace hankie. On special occasions she would take it out and dab some on her pulse points. I am sure that whenever she wore it she felt her "Worth" and was instantly transported to Paris.
Even Parisian perfume can help tranform you into a Parisian Goddess on your wedding day; bring Paris to you by using art, style, and fashion and always know your "Worth" !

Brooch Bouquets Trend Spotting

2010-02-16T17:06:00.000-08:00

Bella Fiore has been putting bling and otherwise unusual elements in our bouquets since our inception but here is a new trend; a bouquet completely made of brooches. What do you think? Do you like it? Do you like the idea of a non perishable keepsake bouquet? Would you like Bella Fiore to make you one? We can you know :)

Love, Love Me Do!

2010-02-11T13:36:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to wish everyone a HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
They say that Valentine's Day was made by candy companies to drive up sales and make single women depressed. I can understand this philosophy, but it's not mine. Any day given completely over to celebrating LOVE in all it's forms has got my vote. It's not about the chocolate or the roses. It's about LOVE! So celebrate!... ( p.s. flowers and chocolates are nice too ; )

"All You Need is Love"

2010-02-08T11:54:00.000-08:00

Well, it's Monday and my day started with a flooded basement. Sigh. I was supposed to be a mentor to someone today. I was looking forward to it. I was rocking the Einstein hair and feeling very wise.Then voila, the plans changed. This happens sometimes. There is nothing I can do about it, but rock the mop in gumboots; call the plumber, and pray he wears pants that cover his whole bottom.
Sometimes these unforseen events happen in weddings too. No use fretting or getting angry; sometimes bad things happen to good people. What is important and always will be is that LOVE is present. That LOVE is being celebrated. That LOVE rocks your world. Your groomsman breaking a vase....not so important. My plumbing problem will be fixed eventually.
The Beatles really do say it the best, "All you need is love."
Now, I must get back to rocking it out with my broom and feeling the LOVE ;)

Cherry Blossom Sighting!

2010-02-03T00:17:00.000-08:00

Cherry Blossom sighting here in Victoria! Woot! That means spring is around the corner, and streets will be lined with blooms bursting forth with pink beauty! It means on a gusty day there will be cherry blossom snow. It means Sarina will be sneezing, but Oh so happy because she LOVES cherry blossoms!
Here is a little cherry blossom wedding inspiration for you spring brides. Enjoy!

The Colour of Your Eyes

2010-01-28T00:00:00.000-08:00

I'm still longing for Spring. This is a sweet colour palette for a spring or summer affair. I love the muted tones with the pop of lime. I love how you could use this colour theme in an elegant affair; but look how lovely it is rustic. Perfect for an outdoor or backyard wedding. I love how the blue could be the colour of someone's eyes....

Don't Eat The Eggs!

2010-01-26T11:03:00.000-08:00

My mother was an elementary school teacher; she was always finding things to take to show her students. One day a robin's nest blew out of a tree, and in it three beautiful, blue eggs. She placed the nest on top of the garbage can next to her car, of course, she was planning to show her class the wondrous find. I must have been two when I toddled out and came upon the nest. I had recently been introduced to jelly beans......yup. a true story :)

Sing Spring!

2010-01-25T11:40:00.000-08:00

I am sooo ready for spring. Need sunshine like a flower needs the rain and well, we've been having lots of rain... Good news though the sun is shining today, there are buds on the magnolia trees and the studio is full of tulips and daffodils. Woot!
Here is a delightful palette to groove your way into spring. Sing it loud!

White Hot!

2010-01-21T15:03:00.000-08:00

Nothing like a clean, white palette to say "Hot". White can do anything. It can be elegant. It can be rustic. It can be chic. It can be simple or over the top glam. White goes with anything or anyone.Yup. Be. White hot!

Get Fresh !

2010-01-19T15:24:00.000-08:00

I love lime and shades thereof for a wedding colour palette. So fresh, bright and alive! These shades look absolutely stunning when paired with white. Perfect for a "green" wedding.
Now check out the details of this inspiration board.....the shrug, simply ooh la la.....I swear by shrugs. LOVE them. See the bridesmaid's dress in the middle with the plunging neckline.....I want it.....nothing says a floral designer can't be stylish too ;)
Here is an idea for brides currently planning your wedding; when thinking of your bridesmaid's attire they do not all have to be in the same dress, but can be in various shades of the same colour or variations of the same dress. This can be really visually pleasing in your photographs, but also allows your bridesmaids to have a dress that fits their body, and style while still fitting your theme .
I can't wait for spring but in the meantime we can "Get Fresh!"

Turquoise Hot, Hot, Hot for 2010

2010-01-17T18:28:00.000-08:00

The hot colour predicted for 2010 is turquoise and it goes so well with all that is Victoria; particularly for a beach themed wedding. This inspiration board.....ooh la la, no?
We are currently accepting weddings for 2010 beach, chic, elegant, rustic....we can do it all!
Book a complimentary wedding consultation and let's chat.

Ummmm....I LOVE Purple!

2010-01-14T15:41:00.000-08:00

You may not know this about me, but I LOVE purple! Magenta, fuchsia, mauve, lilac plum, wine call it what you will.....I love it all! It is still a fresh, hot colour and sexy, yes, very sexy! I really love the pairing of purple and gray. I think gray is tres cool for the boys when paired with purple. Boys don't always have to be in black. Nope. I am waiting for a hipster groom who wears a purple velvet suit.....don't laugh....I really am.....I will do a happy dance when he shows up!

Needs Sun!

2010-01-11T18:25:00.000-08:00

I'm in the mood for some serious SUN! Don't get me wrong I LOVE where I live. Nothing beats the beautiful westcoast of Canada surrounded by lush forests and ocean, but everynow and then when the sun goes into hiding I start to mourn. Must. Have. Sun.
I never used to be a yellow person. I don't own a single yellow thing. I look awful in yellow. But I do love lemons in white bowls, and daffodils, and yellow candy. I appreciate yellow on others. I love little girls in yellow sundresses. I have come to realize I LOVE yellow just don't put me in it!
I am thinking if I do a post on yellow it just might coax the sun out of hiding.....what thinks you?

Twenty Ten is Gonna Rock Yo!

2010-01-03T15:36:00.000-08:00

I have a feeling in my bones, that 2010 is going to ROCK! Last year was one of my toughest emotionally, spiritually and physically. I survived! I am a survivor! I refined, I purged, I created. I found the perfect house and studio and bought it in the ninth hour. I ended an unhealthy relationship. I did this while working, working, working.... I am proud of myself and all that I achieved. I feel like the butterfly emerging from the cocoon for the very first time.
2010 feels good so far, really good. I think it's gonna rock!