*The color I used is sold out, so I’m linking to the same product in another color. Miracliy Rose Vine, purple (two packs, 10 strands).Cewor Artificial Ivy C (one pack, 24 strands).Larksilk Carnation* (one pack, 100 stems).Unomor Hanging Wisteria, white (one pack, 8 stems).Duovlo Latex Real Touch Calla Lily* (one pack, 20 stems).Real Touch Silk Rose, yellow (two packs, 20 stems).Mistari Blueberries (one pack, 20 stems).Lily Garden Snapdragon, hot pink (two packs, 12 stems).Lvydec Vintage Peony* (two 2 packs, 20 stems).They arrived in various states, from squashed to smelly, so a little fluffing and airing out was necessary. I also made sure to get a variety of sizes for visual interest. I looked for good reviews on quality, realistic look/texture, and availability in larger bunches. I spent WAY too much time researching faux flowers online. Jeremy also shared a very specific color palate of jewel tones that Jennifer loves, and which coordinate with their home’s design, so I planned to stick to this limited range: bright red/magenta, muted yellow, orange, dark purple, and dusty blue, plus white to break it up. Jeremy surreptitiously took measurements of everything a couple weeks in advance. Read on for the flower tutorial, if you’re so inclined… Step 1: Plan + Measureįirst, I decided to create an asymmetrical floral swag over Jeremy and Jennifer’s front door and a long garland down the dramatic staircase in their foyer. It was quite a job getting Jennifer out of her own house all afternoon to set up, but Jeremy managed it, with the help of her sisters, and she came home to a house full of friends, good food, and flowers! Such a great antidote to our dreary New England winter! ![]() In addition to the flowers, brightly colored Chinese lanterns peppered the ceiling, the caterer planned a menu of bold colors and flavors, and party guests themselves were asked to wear colorful attire. I used mostly faux flowers ordered online, plus some cast-offs I was able to gather from local friends. In the end, I came up with my own plan (which I’ll include at the end, for those who are interested). So, I started a little research, and honestly, I did not find any great tutorials or construction ideas out there. Jeremy, clever husband that he is, decided to take all of Jennifer’s own ideas and use them for her surprise party… but he needed some help with the giant flower installations, and that’s when I got the email: ever heard of Peggy Porschen?Īnd, I had! I fell in love with their whimsical shop when we were planning our trip to London last year. To make a long story short, a good friend of ours was planning a surprise 40th birthday party for his wife, Jennifer, who had been dreaming of throwing a dramatic color-themed party with flowers, “Just like Peggy Porschen!” Who in the world is Peggy Porschen, you ask? She’s an award winning cake designer in London, whose cake shop in Belgravia features stunning seasonal floral installations like this one:
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