Flowers, Always in Fashion

Flowers are timeless beauties.  They come in all shapes and forms, and are each beautiful in their own unique way.  They can be complicated or simple, or mixed together to create intricate effects.  No two are ever alike.  These attributes have long inspired artists, whether it be poets, painters or fashion designers.

Spring fever, is running high around here.  Even with the 6 inches of snow on St. Patrick's day we can feel Spring is just around the corner.  Floral inspirations were everywhere this past month on the fashion runways.  And thank goodness they were.  It has been a long winter and on days like today, checking out these trends, as well as some timeless throw backs, have us thinking about Spring and warmer weather.  Some of our favorite floral inspirations came by way of designers using flowers as their muse. Check out these beautiful, intricate works of art.  

And remember wedding and garden party season is just around the corner.  Brides, don't be shy about straying away from traditional gowns.  Have fun and do what you want.  Try out one of these looks for your big day or for one of the fabulous parties leading up to it.  With these ultra feminine, floral inspired dresses you can't go wrong.  But if you feel it is too much a departure from the norm feel free to put your bridesmaids in these show stoppers instead.

Naeem Khan Spring 2014Source: IMAXTREE

Naeem Khan Spring 2014

Source: IMAXTREE

Naeem Khan Spring 2014Source: IMAXTREE

Naeem Khan Spring 2014

Source: IMAXTREE

LondonJohn Rocha Fall 2014

London

John Rocha Fall 2014

Elli Sabb Spring Summer 2014Source: Style.com/Photo: Yannnis Vlamos/Indigitalimages.Com

Elli Sabb Spring Summer 2014

Source: Style.com/

Photo: Yannnis Vlamos/Indigitalimages.Com

Zuhair Murad Spring 2014Source: Chiffon et Ribbons

Zuhair Murad Spring 2014

Source: Chiffon et Ribbons

Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2014 Ready-To-WearSource: Style.ComPhoto: Marcus Tondo / indigitalimages.com

Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2014 Ready-To-Wear

Source: Style.Com

Photo: Marcus Tondo / indigitalimages.com


studio shoot

What an amazing photo shoot!  We could not be luckier!  As we have set out to follow our dreams and start our own business we have had an overwhelming amount of support.  As soon as we made the announcement that we were going to start the event floral,  vintage rental, and staging business so many people offered their well wishes, words of encouragement, advice, and collaboration.  We owe a huge thanks to Kristen Finn Photography for setting up a photo shoot this past December to get us started off with some beautiful images of our work.  Along with Kristen, we were incredibly lucky to have Ashley Duru of Salon Emage as the stylist for our hair and Sarah Phillips from the blog Fifty-Two Thursdays chronicle the behind the scenes of this shoot.  A special thanks, as well to Julie Giuliani, Sara Marsh and Pam Albers of Patina store in Middleburg, VA for allowing us to use their space and furniture.  Thank you again everyone for taking time, at the busiest time of year, to get Catherine G. Damewood LLC, Purveyors of Fine Florals & Design off to a great and beautiful start!

12.06.13 am

The first of our day's deliveries making for a very busy Friday.  Not only did we have floral arrangements to drop off, but also some gorgeous and delicate poinsettia trees. Thank goodness for doormen with luggage carts.

on the bench, thanksgiving week

Some beautiful flower arrangements on the work bench before delivery for a fabulous Thanksgiving Party.

11.07.13

We had the pleasure to provide flower arrangements for an event at The National Sporting Library & Museum in Middleburg, Virginia.  For the flower color palette we were inspired by the beautiful, sporting paintings in the space.