Valentinas Birthday Party, June 2019

Beatrix Potter themed 1 year old birthday celebration with a potting station for guests–– planning: Pineapple Productions, images: Kate Headley, venue: Dumbarton House, catering: Occasions, paper: Cheree Berry, flowers and foliage: Rose Story Farm, LynnVale Studios…

Last Minute Wedding at 1508

This spring friend and colleague Anne Book contacted me on Wednesday asking if I could host a celebration following her vows on Saturday (in three days). Happily I did not have an event and was thrilled to be a part of her special day. On Friday, the day before her ceremony plans became complicated and we decided to shift and have the ceremony as well as the planned celebration at my home/studio. We cooked, made a wedding cake and flowered. Lucky for everyone Kate Headley documented.

Come join us Tuesday July 7th!

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Create a flower arrangement under the guidance of floral designer Sidra Forman. Bring your phone or fancy DSLR camera for a hands on lesson with Kate Headley. Take home your work & new skills. Sip, snack and get creative under the summer stars.
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includes instruction, materials & garden cocktails
July 7, 2015
7 - 9 pm
1508 6th St NW
Washington, DC

register by emailing info@kateheadley.com or sidraforman@gmail.com

On the List–– Martha Stewart!!

005We are psyched to be on the list of Martha Stewart Weddings, Top Floral Designers!  It will be available in a few days on i pad and in print, here is a sneak peak––  if you are looking for me I am number 63. The photo here and featured in the magazine was taken by Kate Headley.  The wedding was styled by Ritzy Bee Events and the day of paper products were done by Simplesong Design.  What tickles me is that now I have collaborated with Kate, Maria, Kelly and Suann for years on a wide variety of projects. I rely on them for things work related but they are also my friends... but this image is from the very first wedding that we worked on together and I believe the very first time that we all met in person.

Open Dinner Last Night, March 14, 2014

0017Photo: Kate Headley Lovely evening thanks to fabulous guests and the promise of spring in the air!

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Shad Roe on Corncake with Sorrel, Lamb Shoulder with Gremolata, Veal Sweetbreads on Fingerling Potato, Brussel Sprouts with Pickled Ginger, Beets Roasted with Balsamic and Peanuts

Bay Leaf Lemon Vodka Cocktail, Domaine La Blaque Rose Pierrevert 2012

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Pacific Cod with Leeks, Pea Shoots and Saffron Broth– Buckwheat Bread

Domaine Grosbot Barbara San Pourcain Rouge 'Chambre d'Edouard' 2011

Black Trumpet Mushrooms with Arugula, Mizuna and Seeds-– 48 Hour Farm Bread

Domaine Roux Bourgogne Blanc 2012

Chicken Braised in Red Wine Stuffed with Black Truffles, Shallots, Mashed Celery Root and Radish Sprouts– Rosemary Spelt Bread

Mas d'Alezon Faugeres 'Montfalette' 2011

Grayson Cheese on Walnut Cracker

Rhubarb, Coconut and Orange Trifle with Candied Cashews

Tissot Cremant Blanc

Bites: Pistachio Coconut Macaroon, Popcorn Chocolate Chip, Chococlate Cake with Cocoa Nibs

Take Home: Chocolate Sesame Shortbread

The Last Textile Museum Wedding, Photo by Kate Headley

The Textile Museum in DC is moving from its home in Kalorama to the George Washington University campus.  I will miss doing flowers for weddings at the stunning historic home that was built in the early 1900's. Flowers: polo rose, creme de la creme rose, peach campanella rose, sahara rose, double freesia, seeded eucalyptus.

Stunning bride!  Thanks Kate Headley for the photo.

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Last Dahlias of the Season

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Last Friday JT who works with me spent a few hours driving to pick up the last 25 stems of A la Mode Dahlias for the year.  Just one stem of these creamy beauties in a centerpiece makes a huge impact.  I judiciously spread the blooms between my two weddings last Saturday.  Lucky for me Kate Headley stopped by with her camera around the same time  JT returned with the flowers.  Check out  Kate's blog to see the rest of the images.

It has been an amazing dahlia season.  I have been fortunate to get my hands on hundreds of dinner plate dahlias (the really really big ones) from local growers Andrea of LynnVale Studios and Don of Don's Dahlias.  My remorse about the end of dahlia season should be somewhat relieved tomorrow when I get the first coral peonies of the season from Chile and white anemones with black centers from upstate New York.

Wedding Phone Photos by Kate Headley

On Saturday I got to do flowers for a fabulous couple and Kate Headley (photographer and my friend)  was a bridesmaid.  It was fun to see her in the wedding party instead of working.  Even though she was off duty and was without camera she snapped a few outstanding photos with her phone!

Great team including Pineapple Productions and Occasions Catering– location, Decatur House.  Cade Bowman was the official photographer, I will post some of his photos when I get them.

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