It seems like just yesterday when it was sunny, and not a cloud in sight as we were setting up Bailey and Michael’s outdoor ceremony and reception over looking the Chicago River this past summer. Bailey and Michael were such a sweet couple to work with and were very deserving of this beautiful day on […]
Maureen & Anthony reached out to us with the vision of a colorful floral palette yet elegant mood for their fall wedding at the Adler Planetarium. To many, the idea of bold colors and romantic elegance may seem like two contradicting visions, but for Life In Bloom, it was the perfect opportunity to get creative […]
2014 was nothing short of incredible… and 2015 is shaping up to be even better. But before that ball drops, and we look ahead to 2015, let us first reflect on some events that made 2014 so special. As a small business owner, while it can be stressful and crazy at times, I couldn’t be […]
Rachel & Abe were married this past spring at the Danada House in Wheaton, IL. The Danada house is a beautiful venue surrounded by open fields filled with galloping horses — to put it simply, the perfect outdoor setting for a ceremony. The couple wanted a rustic feel without feeling too grungy. With a soft […]
I had the opportunity to design and produce a wedding for my Sister-In-Law, Jessica and now Brother-In-Law, Mike this past spring along with my other sister-in-law, Sheila of Ipomea Floral. Jess & Mike were married at the gorgeous Skyline Loft at the Bridgeport Art Center on a beautiful day in April. Inspired by the deep […]
Lily & David were married at Redfield Grove this past Spring and celebrated with a beautiful reception at the Valley Lo Club in Glenview. I loved the organic & elegant wedding look they incorporated throughout the whole day. Kina Wicks captured all the special moments and little details of their wedding day perfectly! See more […]
Today on the blog is a rare flower favorite. Rare because it is only available for a smidgen of time in the Spring. And today’s feature flowers is…Bleeding hearts!! You will find them blooming in landscapes and wooded areas in the spring-time. As a child I absolutely LOVED this plant. It was one of my […]
Time for another round of Wedding Flower Friday, this time with the funky & cool flower, Sandersonia. How unique is this flower?! I just think they are so cute. To me, they look like little orange hot air balloons. They make a statement grouped together in mass. A few weeks ago we used them in […]
Happy Friday! This week’s featured flower is a unique one: The one and only King Protea! If you are looking for something ‘one of a kind’ and tropical or exotic for your wedding, protea are a perfect choice. King Protea are native to South Africa where they are, in fact, the National Flower. With their […]
Hi Friends! The blog has been mia lately and I apologize. We have been super busy this summer with some beautiful weddings & photo shoots. Lots of things are happening around here with a new website and some more surprises I will blog about later. But for now, the featured flower of the week….Amaranthus. I […]
