Twigs, Leaves & Flowers

Last of the photos from 2024. So thankful to so many: clients, venues, photographers, friends who rescued me when Covid hit. So many beautiful people and so much gratitude for them.

So have a look at these beautiful people! We were all together at Lake Rabun Hotel with Mickie last November. They traveled here from Florida. And their photographer, , traveled here from Colorado. Fun to meet so many wonderful people from around the country.

p.s. my fav photos are the first one and the last one. that fire on that November night was just the right touch for their last dance of wedding day.

I'd just like to say, one more time, Thank You ! I volunteer at the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia Teaching Kitchen. Last Sunday's Irish Experience, held there, was made so wonderful by so many! Thanks to the Food Bank for allowing the volunteers to offer their skills in an effort to raise funds for more free programs in the Teaching Kitchen. Thank you to the fabulous and generous sponsors. Thank you to those who donated to the silent auction. And a huge Thank You to the caring patrons of the event. Below you'll see the Menu for the evening and a list of sponsors as well as a few photos. Thank you ALL very much!
Food Bank of Northeast Georgia Clayton, GA
Farm 2 Cocktail - Tending Nature's Bar
Tiger Mountain Vineyards
Snap Happy Booth
Stonewall Creek Vineyards
Neon Embers Dance Network & Entertainment
Highroads Tasting Room
Joanne Baumgartner
Southern Sass Salon & Boutique
Moonrise Distillery
Frances Daniel
Twigs, Leaves & Flowers
Father Jim Shumard

I am so excited to tell you that I will be attending this event! I will be doing a brief demo during the lunch break, along with many talented and beautiful people. You're going to want to be there for the brilliant speakers, the Marketplace, the comraderie with other like-minded folks who can't wait to get into their gardens for this season. And who doesn't love a boxed lunch for a spring day. I know my friends Farm will be there with a demo and a booth. Carlton D Chamblin will be there with Farm to Cocktail. Stop by each of our booths to let us know you're there! Can't wait!

Join us for a day of fun and inspiration at our second annual Spring Garden Symposium on April 11 at the Rabun County Civic Center. Professional speakers, raffles, door prizes, garden market and more. Tickets sold in advance and include lunch from Clayton Cafe.
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I am so looking forward to this Sunday's event at the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia Mountain Branch in Clayton. We (all of the local volunteers and staff) have been preparing for your visit for weeks to offer our tribute to Irish SIGHTS, SOUNDS & SUSTENANCE. You don't want to miss the Tiger Mountain Vineyards wines that are already in the Teaching Kitchen nor Farm 2 Cocktail Carlton D Chamblin serving the perfect aperitif! The surely-will-be-famous-someday Kitchenettes have tested, tasted and chosen the perfect menu. Irish tunes will waft through the halls of the Food Bank from voice, ukelele and Celtic harp. And if you know our raffles from our annual fundraisers at Currahee Brewing Co, Clayton, GA, then you don't want to miss our Silent Auction. Looking forward to serving you on Sunday evening. Oh... almost forgot... a few flowers and lots of candlelight, too. SIGHTS, SOUNDS & SUSTENANCE on SUNDAY.

Get ready for a festive evening filled with Irish sights, sounds, and sustenance as we celebrate in style! Enjoy traditional Irish flavors, live music, and a silent auction, all while supporting the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. Seating is limited! Get your tickets now at https://bit.ly/4h32J6a to reserve your spot!

https://farm2cocktail.com/pages/book-an-event

Floral arrangement for the North Georgia Arts Guild Christmas lunch! Bloomed just in time!

The first conversation with a bride and groom is always exciting for me. And, I hope, for them! It's a time of discovery and 'light bulbs' going off. For Julie & Michael, the 'how do you want the day to look /feel' words were natural/warm/inviting/striking/informal/simple. Then I learned former chef and custom-made suit and you see where we landed! What a fun and fabulous couple and their day was the same!
If you know me, you know that I am NOT a skilled poster and for some reason I could not get all of the other key players tagged above. But you need to know that there was a stellar coordinator/team of Everlasting Elegance Events and the perfect music and lighting by DjDmark. Fabulous team of vendors.
The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge
Cassie Rae Design

Designing for fun with a gift of flowers! Sharing the joy... this one made its way to a beautiful spot at The Dillard Market. And I am so grateful as I couldn't walk the already narrow path through my studio.

This! I love this! Learning about new flowers! Something I have never seen before from and Paula or Stephen will have to help us with the name. I should've been taking notes. Isn't she beautiful!?!?! Thanks, Paula!

Pocket Boutonnieres! What do you think? I like both the traditional and the pocket. AND just wait until August... I'll get to show you another new option! YAY!

I get so excited when wedding pictures come in! Aren't these Awesome! It rained, so hard, right before the ceremony and, YES, changes had to be made but... look at the gorgeous storm clouds that Steffi captured! And the rain certainly didn't take anything away from our stunning bride and groom. By . It was such a great day at . Thankful to all!