Filed Under: Showers First off, I want to say that I love the name PEAR Planning. It just resonates as what it is- festive, fun and fresh. Secondly, I noticed immediately that their website was user-friendly. especially finding the social media buttons. I could tell that the owner Shannon was forward thinking and just really like her whole branding. That's the businesswoman in me talking; now onto the main event. Per Shannon, "This was for PEAR first launch of our new division PEARbaby. It also happened to be my only sisters baby shower :) for twins! When designing the floral I had three specific words in mind - {modern} {relevant} {bold}. They flowers were by Whistle Stop Florist. My esthetic for design focuses on those defining words and what seems to set us apart from the current Trend of vintage pale and soft." I agree with you Shannon, which is probably why I love this so much! What I noticed about this shower were the details. I love the green buttons strung from wire above, and how the florals are gender-neutral, modern, fresh, and still sophisticated. I love the color palette too! How gorgeous is that?!?! So good!!!!! I'm not a huge fan of iris (in the largest arrangement), but it just goes so well with everything. I also don't love bud vases, but again, this is done so well! Shannon told me, "The theme for the event was the "perfect pair" and we gravitated toward the green aspect of a pear. My sisters favorite color is purple so it was only natural when the florist recommended eggplant anemones I was in love. We also brought in ceramic abstract pear vases to give a nod to the theme but not overwhelm the event with it. Color coordinated buttons were used as an accent since commonly used in children's designs. We wanted to keep the floral arrangements intriguing and read as a piece of art. It was the florals that completely transformed this event into a special occasion." All photos are by Alice Patterson Photography And this is totally irrelevant to the shower flowers, but look at the details below- swoon! I love the advice card and the sonogram pic! Darling!
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Marley of The Party Goddess and I are in the same women's business group (SMARTY), and follow each other on the social media circuits. She's a powerhouse business woman, author, and many more dashes than that. I had so much fun watching a video about her on her accompanying business website. On a totally unrelated note, while perusing her blog, she mentions her love for apple cider vinegar. I've started using an Aztec Clay mask (you can buy it at Whole Foods for $7) that you mix equal parts with apple cider vinegar. I had no idea the health benefits of taking a shot of the vinegar until just now! Thanks Marley! And now back to the shower... What drew me to this centerpiece was the lushness of the grass and how the flowers pushed it on different angles. I'm sure used to seeing wheat grass perfectly neat with flowers poking out from them. I love how natural, yet put together this looks and how tall the grass is-- so fresh and clean! She used a mix of exotic (lotus pods, coxcomb) and regular flowers (tulips, orchids) in a soothing palette of yellows and greens. From Marley, the Head Goddess of them all, "The bridal shower for a super hip, sassy chick who wanted something elegant and modern but with a cheerful pop of color. Attendees were treated to mani/pedis and mini massages so we were trying to incorporate some Zen like colors for relaxation without getting too literal."
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