As I look out the window of my office, there is about two feet of snow on the ground. I am feeling a bit of cabin fever setting in now that the holidays are over and the weather keeps us in the house. I LOVE having something on my calendar to look forward to. When I got the call from Lauren and Jill of Person + Killian Photography, asking if I would "do" the flowers for their annual industry soiree, I was, as always honored. If you have read my style blog over the past couple of years, you will know that Lauren and I are BFF's. She also happens to be 1/2 of a world class photography duo. We have worked together many, many times. Not because they are my friends, but because their work to me is nothing short of divine. I love the glossy, fashion edge and rich digitally saturated color that has been their namesake look.

Of course, we love to party. Last year I was lucky enough to create a floral showstopper in the Person + Killian signature red. This year, the official planner of the party, Amy Kimball of Amy Kimball Events has designed a Winter Wonderland themed party. I can see it now, clear chairs and slick white furniture along with stunning linens from Rentals Unlimited all in shades of stainless steel and many shades of grey, white, and blue. As I do for most of my projects, I have put together this sketch to show the style, scale, color and details to the fresh florals that will be the finishing touches to the winter wonderland look that Amy has envisioned.

This year the party is taking place at The Boston Public Library. The grand architecture will serve as an awesome backdrop to all of these "cool" details. I am going to find a white cashmere sweater to wear with my fur hat. I can hardly wait!!

Congratulations Person + Killian on another amazing year at the top of the Boston Bridal circuit. I look forward to celebrating your success.

When I think about flowers for a wedding, I first off want to know what the bride is wearing and where she and her guests will celebrate. The dress, IN the setting of course defines the look. Lucy is a chic and stylish Back Bay Bostonian who lives blocks from The Boston Public Library, one of the city's great architectural treasures. Designed by the famous firm, McKim, Mead and White, this majestic building with loads of classical detailing is a national treasure. Anyone who is lucky enough to celebrate within the hallowed halls should count themselves as lucky and part of history.

The main hall of the library serves as the area where guests are typically served dinner. Rows of hand carved tables flank the long room with militaristic precision and the graceful balance of proportion that is the very definition of the architecture of Mc Kim, Mead and White's. Of course when you in a setting such as this, you must have not only good, but great food. The Boston Public Library has made a special arrangement with the incredible catering firm of A Catered Affair to provide food and beverage service at the venue. I think about the different elements of the room when I am decorating them. There are classic sets of emerald shaded library lights which are on each of the tables. It would be a mistake not to use the elegant and oh so now color as an accent to the bright and sophisticated summer palette of colorful flowers that Lucy and I are planning for the wedding.

Linens and decorative elements are also a bit of a challenge in this historic place. We are planning to place a classic gold beaded charger at each of the place settings with perhaps a lovely green napkin. I think that these linen and decor rentals from my collections will look fantastic with the flowers, the catering team's crisp white china and the setting as a whole.

I can hardly wait to see the belle of the ball, Lucy in her stunning couture gown. I am not showing it here. Instead taking a cue from it , I have been inspired and designed what I think Lucy would wear on her wedding. I know that we are creating a very special setting for Lucy, her groom Logan and the entire clan of families that will be with them on the night of their wedding. When the guests move from the grand hall of the dining room up the grand stair case they will party to the sounds of a live band in a softly lit room. Lighting is key in this setting as it is filled with old world paintings and can be dark unless lit with a collection of LED lights......I always have to keep in mind, no candles at the BPL. No worries, we will give em' a wow with flowers and the lighting, they will never even stop to think about candles.

Congratulations Lucy and Logan. I am flattered to be involved, to consider you both friends and to share in this very special time of your lives.