Pictures of Garden Courtyards
Photographer Smithy Blackwell sent me these shots taken with a Fujifilm F30 in the garden during the Union St Fair. Thanks so much Smithy for these beautiful pictures of the decor in the garden courtyard. Smithy can be contacted at queenkong-at-excite.com.
March 18, 2007
Wedding Tablescapes
You see the pictures in every wedding book: artistry, passion striking colors, rich textures, and lingering scents. However a truly inspired design combine the elements of the event with relatively simple designs to make the experience extraordinary.
For my money the designer Michael Tavano illustrates the perfect balance of flowers and objects into great wedding tablescapes. His website says his “tablescapes” enjoy an easy repartee with his guests by showing them how they can, in his words, “escape to the table.”
In the table carrying favors below, the dendrobium orchids as simply laid on dinnerware, and a simple bouquet of white tulips sprouts from a simple square vase. The center of attention is, rightly placed on the pile of gifts bursting from the table.
A lesser designer would have arrangements competing for attention with the gorgeous candlesticks and other items. How much worse it is to have altar arrangements competing for attention with the bride. Whats more, a style like this can be “do it yourself” after a little consultation and supply of flowers.
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February 5, 2007
Secret Garden Courtyards
Secret Garden Courtyards provide a peaceful sanctuary for all and provide opportunities to encourage nature awareness, explore the connection between life and earth, and through statues and sculptures incorporate the arts.
Secret Gardens have often lingered in my memory when the main structure surrounding them fades. Beside the famous Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, home of Rembrandt’s The Night Watch and other old masters, is a perfectly manicured garden behind a high hedge one could sit and enjoy for hours. I found a great 360 degree view of the main garden here although there is a more private and interesting one on the other side.
Small courtyard gardens can be very easy to create and maintain. Actually they can be created anywhere, even without soil by bringing in potted plants and arranging a variety of plants and fountains in a way that creates the impression of a real small courtyard garden. Ring us for information.
January 5, 2007
A Center of Event Professionals
The Secret Flower Garden is an historic San Francisco site, the building the shop currently occupies was originally a stable, and the courtyard a carriage yard.
The Secret Flower Garden courtyard is now surrounded by event professionals including:
- The Union Street Papery (Ultimate destination for classic and one-of-a-kind invitations, stationery and gifts)
- Alana Leigh (Atelier - Create the dream, live the joy)
- Blush Beauty (Hair and Makeup for your event)
- Strike-a-Pose Studios (Photography)
Here you can meet, relax and talk with friendly professionals about your event needs in a pleasant garden setting.