A Brock House Wedding

A showy Centrepiece of Peonies, Roses, Lisianthus, Dahlias, Vibernum, and Orchids in late Spring/ early Summer Jewel tones...

A Romantic Garland of late Spring flowers & Italian Ruscus

A Fabulous little Heritage Fireplace at Brock House

Arthur Erickson Home & Garden Tours

Yesterday, On what would have been Arthur Erickson's 85th birthday, along with all the people who loved and admired him, I said goodbye at his memorial service held at one of his finest accomplishments...Simon Fraser University in Burnaby. A most spectacular setting that reflects Arthur's ability to design & build within our magnificent Pacific Northwest landscape.

Although Arthur is gone, his home & garden will be maintained and open to the public. Guided tours of the garden have begun for the season:

Every Thursday at 5:00 PM until October 29 (reserve 24 hours in advance);

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons for a minimum of 4 people (reserve 2 weeks in advance).

Admission $10

Reserve by email aegarden@telus.net or 604-738-4195

Address and directions will be supplied upon confirmation of the reservation.

I hope you will visit this Japanese-inspired West Coast garden of Canada's celebrated architect. Located in Point Grey, Vancouver. Proceeds help to maintain and preserve this tranquil garden.

Organic Sweet Peas Are Back!!!

It just doesn't get better than these heirloom Sweet Peas grown organically on a farm in Boundary Bay...They smell like heaven. A small vase on your bedside table ensures sweet dreams...

Available for as long as weather permits, we will be getting our next shipment in next Monday.

$6.99 for a bunch of 10 stems

( pictured above is one of the very first varieties from the 1800s)

New Moon...Bella's Party

One of the things I have been working on recently is New Moon, the second in the Twilight series of movies based on the novels by Stephanie Meyer. Talk about secrets...the buzz following this series, and the paparazzi & fans relentlessly stalking the young stars...I couldn't even tell my family what I was working on!

The following link will show you the trailer featuring Bella's Party....tons of flowers....most completely destroyed by stunts. (they just kept ordering duplicates!)

Thanks set dec dept. & Lesley Beale for the signed photos of Robert Pattinson for me and even better, for my 16 yr. old niece!!!

(Oh yes, I got big Auntie points for that one!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiFlkCmRfNg

(around the 30 second mark)

Why I Love The Vancouver Club...

Original marble floors....magnificent details & lighting (check out that chandelier!) The Foyer.....What a fantastic heritage building & what an honour to do the flowers here...

The official Hotel for the IOC for the 2010 Winter Olympics February 9th - 28th 2010.

Fire Place Details...A Wedding in The Georgian Room...A different set-up...A Members event evening in The Georgian Room

Lydia & Doug Get Married At Hycroft

For all of (my head designer) Lydias' friends and fans at the store...here is a shot of her & her husband Doug at her most incredibly fantastic wedding which took place at Hycroft Mansion on Saturday May 23rd. We all had a wonderful time and many happy tears were shed. Lydia carried a bouquet of pinks, oranges, and chartreuse...Peonies, Roses & Cymbidium Orchids...Doug wore a boutonierre of chartreuse mini Cymbidium Orchids.

Congratulations to both Lydia & Doug and you know we all love you & wish you a lifetime of love and happiness! Enjoy your honeymoon & we'll see you in a few weeks...

(more photos to come soon)

Goodbye Arthur Erickson

It is with a very heavy heart that I say goodbye to Arthur Erickson, who passed away yesterday. Over the past 10 years i was fortunate enough to get to know him a little bit & I grew to both admire & love him for his warmth, his honesty, and his kindness.

Arthur, I will miss your elegant soul & think of you often. When I see our mutual friends or am graced to be in any of the spaces you designed, or whenever I see the wet concrete sparkle when the sunlight comes out. I loved talking flowers with you...

WaterLilies...

You inspired me & always made me feel good.

Thanks.