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How to Make a $10 Quick and Easy Fall Wreath

10/28/2021

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DIY $10 Quick and Easy Fall Wreath

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Fall is here! I love this time of the year for the same reason everyone else does - the Fall colors.

Around October, our front lawn has Little Quickfire Hydrangeas that start to become an ombré reddish purple, beige, and faded lime green (see right). This type of hydrangea dries really well, making it perfect for dried flower bouquets, house décor, and wreaths!  

I quickly whipped up a Fall wreath using everything foraged from my front lawn. My goal was to make it quick, easy, and affordable (just paying for the cost of the wreath!) 
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How to make a Quick and Easy Fall Wreath

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Materials
  • 24" grapevine wreath (I got mine from Michael's here which was $9.99) 
  • Little Quickfire Hydrangeas, grasses, pods, lavender, any foraged flowers that dry well (see list below)
  • Scissors
Best Flowers to Dry 
  • Eucalyptus 
  • Strawflowers
  • Hydrangeas
  • Lavender
  • Gomphrena
  • Statice
  • Yarrow 
  • ​Rose
If you decide to dry these yourself, cut the stem, remove the leaves, and hang upside down in a bundle in a dark, well ventilated area. 

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Summer Weddings 101: Planning Guide

7/19/2021

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Planning your Summer Wedding with Confidence

Summer wedding city flowers
Photographer: Kyra Jean
You're getting married in the Summer! Congrats! You should feel like this couple getting swooped up in the air for one of the biggest moments of your lives! 

If you're thinking this carefree feeling is very idealistic, trust me, I have been there. We planned an outdoor wedding in July and basically did everything ourselves including booking the venue, catering, renting a tent, tables, chairs, and decorating. My flowers didn't last past the ceremony either :( Much was learned.

​While it can be nerve racking to plan, some careful thought around your location and flowers can make a world of a difference for a stress-free, truly enjoyable experience! 

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Stunning Seasonal Flowers to use for your Spring Wedding

4/19/2021

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Stunning Flowers to use for Spring Weddings

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Spring in Boston (and Ontario when I used to live there) is probably my favorite time of year. It's actually the transition into Spring that excites me the most. Coming out of the long, cold months of hibernation and barren trees really makes you appreciate the first sign of tiny buds. Talk about slowing down and appreciating the moment, right?! 
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It's also an exciting time for weddings because gorgeous blooms are now available and in season. Why is seasonal valuable?

Seasonal Flowers = Better value for your money and they last longer!

Out of season flowers have to be shipped from far away so they lose freshness and are usually more expensive. So what's in season at this time of the year? 

I've created a list of top seasonal flowers to use for Spring weddings from incredibly talented local florists in Boston, MA! 

Of course, there are so many more flowers to choose from but this list narrows down the best of the best :) 

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Jewel Tone Outdoor Wedding Inspiration

3/12/2021

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Creating a Woodland Jewel Tone Wedding

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If you're going for a bold, rich, outdoor aesthetic, think emerald green, ruby red, plum, burgundy and royal blue. Aka in food colors, figs, cherries, blueberries, raspberries, grapes, and plums. It's passionate, it's deep, and it works. 
After this styled shoot, I seriously recommend everyone consider a jewel tone palette especially with a woodland, outdoor venue. Let's me tell you why and remind you of the "why" for getting married! 
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Remembering the "Why" in a Pandemic Wedding

It's 2021 and we are coming out hot from a very disappointing, restricted, pandemic wedding year. While we have gotten a much better grasp on how to do weddings now, it's good to pause and remember why you are getting married in the first place!

My "why" for designing florals is to express the beauty of something greater. I.e., your wedding and what that represents. This is the union of two people, the love for another over oneself, and creating something beautiful to celebrate this commitment. 

If you keep this in mind, all the planning and pivoting will be way less stressful and more meaningful for you. 

So, let's dive into how to incorporate jewel tone colors into your wedding!

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How to Keep your Flowers Fresh

1/27/2021

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4 Easy Steps to Make Your Flowers Last

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Valentine’s Day is around the corner, which is the perfect time to get a refresher on how to make your flowers last. Even if you only do one of the below steps, I guarantee it help your flowers look better than doing nothing at all! 

Why should I bother taking care of my flowers if they'll die anyway?

As soon as flowers are cut from the ground, they lose access to water, food and growth regulators. Simply giving flower food can help extend the vase life of your flowers by 60% versus water alone! (Chrysal, n.d.). I also like to think of flower care as a thank you to the person who got you the flowers. 

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Prep your 2021 Wedding like a Pro: An Interview with Elopement Photographer and Event Planner

1/15/2021

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Top Tips for Getting Married in 2021

Fall Elopement Mountains Flowers
Happy New Year friends!! 2020 was a memorable one (for better or for worse) and as much as we just want to move on, a bit of reflection is always healthy.

For the first post of 2021, I thought it'd be super relevant to tackle, "how should I plan my 2021 wedding?!" After so many postponements, micro weddings, and elopements, 2021 weddings are looking very different.

To paint a picture of one possibility, imagine this. You hike at sunrise to a first look and overlook the beautiful fall foliage and a lake. This is followed by an epic brunch picnic at the most scenic and secluded waterfall. After a little break, you do a sunset hike and then have someone transform your AirBnB for an intimate dinner. You end the night with a bonfire, beers and stargazing. I know right, this can be... my... wedding?! ​
Well friends, this actually happened and I interviewed the two masterminds who made this incredible event happen! Meet Kelsey Converse (Elopement Photographer), and Danielle Rand, Owner of Grandest Gatherings (Event Planner of Intimate and Adventure Weddings) who gave us the scoop on 2021 weddings. ​

How to Best Prep for your 2021 Wedding

Elopement Mountains Flowers

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The Spirit of Giving - Top 3 Favorite Flower Deliveries of 2020

12/15/2020

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New Home, New Neighbors and Flower Deliveries

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Casseroles and Flowers

Remember a time when people used to drop off casseroles or cookies when someone moved into their neighborhood?

Ever since we moved, it has been my little project to get to know our neighbors through flower deliveries. Maybe it's the pandemic and you kind of have to put yourself out there to find community. Maybe it's the fact that having a kid is a good icebreaker. Or, maybe it's because my dear friend made 54 bananas worth of banana bread for her neighbors (!!!). Whatever the reason, it's been a pretty sweet way to connect with people.
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​So, here are my top 3 most favorite flower deliveries of 2020! 

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How to Make a Modern Christmas Wreath

12/2/2020

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DIY Fresh Christmas Wreath - Two Ways

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Symmetrical Christmas Wreath
Last winter, I got to participate in a wreath making workshop at a women's event at my church and loved it!!! This year, I am going to show you two different ways of making a modern Christmas wreath with fresh evergreens and festive accessories. 

Style 1: Asymmetrical Woodland Wreath

DIY Woodland Christmas Wreath

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How to arrange a grocery store bouquet for Thanksgiving

11/11/2020

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Transform a $20 grocery store bouquet into a Thanksgiving centerpiece

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Holidays and birthdays have a looked pretty different in 2020 with smaller dinner gatherings, video calls and backyard visits... Even in the midst of a pandemic, I hope the spirit of celebration, family, and traditions won't stop you this season. If you normally decorate your house, decorate it! If you want to get flowers for your very intimate Thanksgiving dinner, do it! 

Grocery store flowers looking a little awkward?

I first had the idea of how to arrange grocery store flowers from my mom... (sorry mom). After a quick trim of the stems, she would plop it into a vase and it would look something like the picture on the right. Notice how most of the flowers are about the same height and it just looks a little stalky and awkward?
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So mom (and everyone else), transform your grocery store bouquet into a beautiful Thanksgiving centerpiece with the steps below. 
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There is hope to avoid this awkward, stalky look!

Taking your grocery store flowers to the next level

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Welcome to Grace Flora Journal!

10/30/2020

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Floral Inspiration, Education and a Sprinkle of Real Life Talk

Soft summer bridal bouquet
​Hey guys!​
​​I'm Tiffany from Grace Flora Studio and pumped to share the beautiful world of flowers and the design behind it all.

If you are reading this for the first time and never heard of GFS, here is a little intro: 

​I am a full-time mom diving into the floral world. I am focusing this year on learning, connecting, taking chances, and practice! You can get the full story here or follow me on Instagram.

What you'll find in Grace Flora Journal

​Inspiration - You will find a behind-the-scenes look at some of my most inspired pieces as well as favorite florists from across the globe that I am most inspired by.

Education - How do I arrange grocery store flowers? How do I make a garden style, flowy bouquet? These were questions I started with too and I'm excited to share what I've learned. Mayesh and Team Flower are some of my favorite resources. 

Sprinkle of real life talk - As a mom of a young toddler, there are soo many unglamorous, humbling moments. You'll see glimpses of my life in motherhood and things that I am passionate about like self-care and investing in people.

Are there topics you want to learn about? I'd love to hear from you! Drop a comment or leave a direct message here. 
Outdoor wedding bridal bouquet
Kelsey Converse Photography
Flower picking in Boston
Picking dahlias in Tyngsborough, MA
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