Floral Confessions
Every year I have the pleasure of working with a team of talented women to put on a fête (La Fête) to raise money for the uncompensated care fund for Children’s Hospital. I usually get assigned to do the decor, and I love it! This year we are going with La Fête Blanche, so visions of blanc branches and pure white blooms immediately came to my mind.
There are a number of logistics and things to consider when decorating for a party of this size. But, what I find gives me the most angst is something over which I have very little control…making sure the flowers are at their peak on the day of the party. To do this I try to channel the instincts of mother nature.
My Casablanca lilies are inside in a warm location. Ideally, the majority of the flowers will be in a brilliant {fragrant} bloom stage by tomorrow, but there will still be several pale green buds in contrast.
Local readers {and jet setters} — if you are interested in joining me a La Fête Blanche, at a stunning penthouse downtown tomorrow night {6~9pm, 3/6}, please let me know, I’ll send you details and put your name on the list!
Ah, the rains have finally stopped — must get out and finish spray painting my branches blanc {or is it blanche?}
The arrangements were stunning! And I loved the snow drops with and without the stones – either way is wonderful! Good Luck with the party! M.
So pretty! I love white flowers and I don't know enough and I am not brave enough to play around with forcing them! That's a gift! I like the white stone for what it's worth!
Wow – I'm sure all the attendees won't realize all the hard work and coordination that goes into organizing such a floral feast but they will appreciate the spectacular result for sure!! I hope you'll take photos so we can see the glamorous event!!
The white stones detract from the snowdrops. Better without.
The lily above loks like 'Casablanca', Stargazers are a strong pink w/ some white.
Hope you post photos of the evening, the arragements of course.
Very good cause.
What gorgeous white blooms! I hope the fete was a fabulous success (and that your were able to find just the white white for you to wear). Such a great cause — I belong to a guild that supports the Phil Smart. Sr. rehab center 🙂
I'd love to see the final results!