Parisian Floral Trends, II
We are chatting with Laura Dowling of Interieurs et Fleurs about her most recent trip to Paris…she’s sharing the latest trends in Parisian Floral Designs. Let’s face it, this really is like a wedding blogger’s dream come true.
Marie Antoinette luxe. As enduring style icon and the archetype of luxe, Marie Antoinette reigns as the ultimate taste-maker, and her legacy continues to influence contemporary trends in French fashion, décor, and floral design. At the Grand Palais, Marie Antoinette’s objets de luxe were celebrated in a special exhibit that generated rave reviews and renewed interest in her vision. To achieve the look of romantic decadence and sumptuous opulence in your party décor this season, incorporate signature design elements such as boules de plume (feather balls), romantic flowers (Yves Piaget garden roses), and layers of posh fabrics (tulle, silk, taffeta). Use rich color schemes (French blue and silver, Versailles pink and gold, royal purple and peridot green) to create a sense of unabashed, over-the-top, classic French style.
Thank you so much, Laura, for sharing these incredible ideas…I am kind of in love with the overflowing, completely romantic style of these arrangements. But, I have to say, this next one is actually one of my favorite (along with the very first one that I posted earlier) as purple is just one of those colors that I am nuts about this season. Plus, it’s kind of Martha Stewart meets Abby Larson…Tailored and elegant, with a bit of flair.
Stay tuned to find out what Laura’s doing with bouquets!!
These arrangements are amazing!
What beautiful arrangements!
I love the natural feel of these floral designs. It brings a more earthy feel to classic elegance. Absolutely lovely!
incredible designs--I love how you blend continental inspirations with such forward-thinking design and elegance!
I am totally in love with her container treatments. They are so innovative!
Brilliant! Those are pieces of art for sure!
Very inspirational. The use of texture, color, and overall natural feel to the floral designs are indeed magnifique!
I'm not usually a big fan of over-arranged florals; I think flowers are lovely on their own that they don't need much help. But these are just decadent and irresistible. I especially love the arrangement in shades of pink... The base for that is out of this world. I would love to learn how they did that.