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Thistle, Kale, Privet berries, mums

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Thistles, kale (cabbage), privet berries, and mums

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Amazing dahlias grown by the amazing D.A. Thank you for sharing your years of gardening mystery with your local florists!!

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Thank you to J. Isaac Doty Photography for letting me use this beautiful image! (http://jisaacdoty.tumblr.com/) I love love these peonies... They were home grown by an amazing Connecticut gardener that sells to local florists... Her peonies are my very favorite to work with and I get super excited every single time I get to use her flowers for weddings. Thank you so much D.A. :)
-Piper Maypop Flowers

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This photo has a LONG story behind it... My mother made this tiny green arrangement by accident. I loved it so much that I kept it just as she had made it and used it at the bride's table at The Society Room in Hartford, Ct. The wedding took place (thankfully) after one of the biggest storms to ever hit Connecticut. I was without power for 10 days... .... working on this wedding was one of the greatest challenges for me yet (as wedding flowers go) :) I was making boutonnieres in the back seat of my car (for heat and light at night), and prepping garden roses by candle light while wearing layers of winter coats... My mom came with surprise hot soup and decided to stay to help me out with the last bits of preparation (the day before the wedding), and she also decided to help me deliver the following day. It was just the blessing that I didn't realize that I needed, and while we were about to drive away after delivery, the bride and her bridal party came walking down the street... My mom gasped because everyone looked so beautiful... what an interesting and amazing week! I am thankful for Conencticut Light and Power, I am thankful for heat, and I am thankful for my mother... The bride's wedding day was sunny and bright and she was absolutely stunning! My power came back on 4 days later.... loving the light and loving the warm water :) Thank you mom, for all of your help. I loved this green ditty that you made (I will post more photos soon - I hope)

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Bridal bouquet: White hydrangea and white roses with tweedia blue tucked inside and collared with dusty miller. This bouquet was hand bound with remnants of the mother of the bride's wedding dress....

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waxflower and tweedia blue boutonniere

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Blue hydrangea hurricane...

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Something blue - Pavilion at Crystal Lake, Middletown, Ct.

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Pavilion at Crystal Lake, Middletown, Ct.

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Pine Orchard Union Chapel in Branford, Connecticut

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Pine Orchard Union Chapel in Branford, Connecticut
Peony wedding

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Farmington, Ct. Wedding flowers

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New Britain Museum of American Art wedding....

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white stephanotis boutonnieres

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This wedding was so beautiful... The bride and groom had their reception at the gorgeous New Britain museum of American Art.

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This one is still one of my favorites..... a wedding at Elizabeth Park, The Pond House

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wedding flowers in farmington, connecticut-
The bride was gorgeous... her dress, her hair, her beautiful smile! light blue nigella, waxflowers, garden roses, creamy colored dahlias... all hand bound with remnants of her mother's wedding dress. The big white tent on the lawn of the Hillstead Museum overlooked green meadows and lavish gardens... lemonade sparkling in glass pitchers... looked like a vintage wedding to me! really beautiful!

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Farmington Gardens, Farmington Connecticut

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Farmington Gardens held their first event last Thursday.... When I arrived in the afternoon, the place was buzzing with people pulling together all the last details. Phil Chabot's mother made a special impression on me... she reminded me of my own mom. She had a big smile while working hard, and she was also noticing every small detail... even taking a moment to greet me kindly (and talk about lilacs) before she continued in the hustle and bustle. The greenhouse was bright and cheerful with paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling and flowering plants in every corner. The grounds were gorgeous... even in the rain! I was impressed by everything that I saw . If you are getting married, or hosting an event, this venue should be on your list of places to see. You will not be disappointed! Farmington Gardens: 999 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032-1598
(860) 255-8448
you can also check out the patch article covering this event at: http://farmington.patch.com/articles/farmington-gardens-blooms#photo-6155294

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Farmington Gardens, Farmington Connecticut

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Piper Maypop Florist visits Farmington Gardens banquet hall:
I had the pleasure of receiving a tour at the brand new Farmington Gardens. Phil Chabot is the owner and project manager of this amazing project, and he was kind enough to take some time out of his busy schedule to show me the nearly finished banquet hall. There is plenty of space inside AND outside of this building to hold a rather large reception. The space is very airy and light.... It has gorgeous views of lush greenery, and beautiful flowers. It has unbelievable space for cocktail hour and mingling time - as well as an amazing greenhouse for lunches. It is certainly a space that all brides in the Connecticut area should take a look at... There is no better time than the venue's very first event: The Wine in the Gardens event (at Farmington Gardens 999 Farmington Ave.), Thursday, May 19, 6:30-9:30 p.m., it is open to the public. Tickets are $40 and can be bought at the Farmington Bank on Main Street in Farmington. These 2 photos are just a smidge of what is to come.... you will be impressed!

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The photographer for this wedding was kind enough to let me use her beautiful images.... check Robin Dini out!
What a beautiful bride!

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Robin Dini was the photographer at this wedding and was kind enough to let me use her images... Thank you!
-Piper Maypop

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Piper Maypop, Connecticut wedding bouquets.... Feathers Tillandsia Anemone Ranunculus

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Piper Maypop, Connecticut florist

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Piper Maypop, Wedding Flowers in Farmington, Connecticut. I love anemone...

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The bride was creative as can be! An Essex, Connecticut wedding... she asked for anemone and feathers... she also wanted tillandsia, an airplant. The tillandsia were nestled into the bouquets, which had a lovely vintage feel. I had so much fun working with these airplants. The bride was gorgeous. Piper Maypop (wedding flowers) Farmington, Ct.

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Piper Maypop
Wedding Flowers, Farmington, Connecticut

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The bride made a beautiful feather hair piece.. it was the perfect match for this bouquet. I love the way the feathers soften everything... it reminds me of a dove ~ such a pure accent for a wedding.

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Dahlias and roses nestled into fall berries and bound with a plum ribbon... Perfect for an October day wedding in Middletown Connecticut.

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Wedding Flowers at the Hillstead Museum in Farmington, Ct. The bride was expecting a hurricane, and was blessed with quite possibly - the most beautiful day of the year!

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Creamy peach and pink dahlias.... Grass green ribbon to gently bind the flowers together

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wedding flowers from Piper Maypop, Farmington, Ct.

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clutch corsage.... an alternative to the traditional pin on or wrist corsage...

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My grandparents celebrated their 60th anniversary this October.... I made this bouquet for my grandmother. She loves Queen Anne's Lace.. so it was gently tucked in among the hydrangea.

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modern carnation

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BRIGHT pink hydrangea, roses, little yellow mum sprinkle, orchids, and orange ranunculus

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The bride and I had something in common - we both LOVE ranunculus.... soooo thankful they were available this summer when they typically are not. A very nice surprise. The bride was beautiful... she had a vintage style wedding.

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rain rain rain, crazy hail and thunderstorms the night before the wedding - blocking roads, power outages... BUT the Saturday of her wedding, the sun came out, the sky was clear, and it was a BEAUTIFUL day! The bride had her something blue!

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bridal bouquet
The bride had the unique idea of adding sparkly pins (that she handpicked for each person) to her bouquet as well as the corsages. The idea was perfect! The bride was beautiful!

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bridesmaid's bouquets

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On the way to Harkness...

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The bride's favorite colors are purple and blue.... she wanted a wildflower look....

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peony season!

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A big THANK YOU to the Miss Porter's School students and faculty!! You helped to raise over $700 for the Bead For Life organization. Every dollar you have given goes straight to the organization to end poverty in Uganda! Thank you for supporting the Ugandan women as they use their creative skills to bring hope to the lives of those around them!!

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my very favorite flower of all...

ranunculus of the buttercup family

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peach carnation posy

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flower bulbs and sparkle eggs....

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Happy Easter!

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"Bead for Life" is at Piper Maypop now through June. These colorful beads are made by women in Uganda from strips of magazine paper. The women make beautiful necklaces, earrings, and bracelets out of the beads... 100% of proceeds goes straight back to Bead for Life! Come support these women!!

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"Bead for Life" is at Piper Maypop now through June. These colorful beads are made by women in Uganda from strips of magazine paper.

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Kermie's mossy posy - this posy is teeny tiny and made up of small green mum buds bunched tightly together... perfect for bedside table or the kitchen sink.

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Paper Hearts on Valentine's Day

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daughter posy - ruffly carnations with pretty white feathers...

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rice flowers and ranunculus....

Wedding flowers in Farmington, Connecticut

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Valentine's day at your Farmington florist....

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Merry Merry Christmas!

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Merry Christmas!

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Dahlias are welcoming fall.... they share the welcome with mums, but their bright colors and sturdy petals often steal the show...

Welcome to Piper Maypop

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Something Irish...

and something blue

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