Eye Blog-a division of Chase Rivers "flair"

Winter Flair

Preview of Winter Flair

Jim & Laura October 4th 2009

Amy & Peotrek

Corrine & Chuck July 2009

Woodbury TN June 20th Erin & Mike

 

Flowers for a Cause

This weekend Flair/Eye Design was asked to participate in a fund raiser for the Lupus Foundation.
I created a full sized arrangement using fresh peonies, pear foliage and plum foliage I cut myself.
This arrangement surely tickled some senses with it's amazing perfumed scent.

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"Sunset" bouquet

This week Flair/Eye Design needed a bouquet for the "Enchanted Brides" summer issue.  Being somewhat practical (or convenient ;-) all I had to do was walk out into my garden and go hunting.  I wasn't sure what I was going to throw together but as soon as I saw the huge pink peony blossoms and golden garden roses my quest was over.  I added a few finishing touches using unripe blueberry, allium and a little plum foliage.

"Flair"

This past December I started my own lifestyles magazine titled "Chase Rivers Flair".  Each season I share my favorite recipes,  gardening ideas, wedding tips, etc etc.  I love to share floral designs that I have created out of my garden as suggestions to brides for their weddings and other events.  Since March I have been taking photos to use for 2010 Spring issue of "Chase Rivers Flair".  Below are just a few sneak peaks of what will be featured.  In one arrangement I have used a green glass vase as a vessel and filled it with dogwood branch and viburnum bloom.  This arrangement is perfect for the bride who wants a white spring wedding.  For the second arrangement I have used black parrot tulips with purple lilac and whispy  weeping willow buds.  More to come.............

Branch & Blossom

In Flair’s tradition of “sniffing” out great new products for our readers, we’d like to introduce Misty Nichols, owner and creator of Branch and Blossom, a 100% natural line of scented candles and lotions based in Nashville, TN. As a massage therapist, it was important for Nichols to use all natural products in her own business. However, she was finding it especially challenging to find candles. “As I became more conscious of using and purchasing natural products, I learned that it is more difficult than I thought to find really all natural products,” said Nichols in a chat with Flair. Because there are no strict federal regulations dictating labeling natural or “clean burning” candles, Nichols discovered that companies could label a candle, for example, as a soy wax candle even if it was 50% soy and 50% paraffin, a toxic petroleum by-product; and wicks in many candles even contain lead. “When people buy a candle, it can say all natural but it is really not. If it is a colored wax, that dye is synthetic and scents like pumpkin spice are not found in nature, “she said. Nichols’ frustrations compelled her to begin experimenting with making her own candles. “It took two years to perfect my candle! I thought it would be a lot easier than it was,” she mused. Her hard work and dedication to the all natural paid off when she was able to perfect her recipe for a candle made of 100% pesticide free soy wax with no synthetic colorings and a lead free cotton wick. All natural essential oils of grapefruit and peppermint give it an inviting clean scent. Soon to follow were relaxing scented lotions. “I wanted to provide a line of products that are not only considered safe but healthy for our skin. My lotions have only organic preservatives and contain only that which is actually good for your skin,” she said. In October of 2008, Nichols was ready to take a leap of faith with husband Blake and launched Branch and Blossom with the mission to develop the most pure, clean products possible while making environmentally conscious choices. Just a few months later, Branch and Blossom products have been accepted for sale in Whole Foods Markets and Nichols is currently hard at work to expand the line. Misty Nichols is a great example of taking a passion and turning it into a business that is good for her and good for us! Flair recommends a visit to www.branchandblossom.net to learn more about Misty Nichols and Branch and Blossom products.

The Photographix

If you're looking for great photography give these guys a call or visit their website at www.thephotographix.com.  I have worked with them on several weddings and events and they are very professional and a blast to be around.  They have a special going right now with a huge discount so hurry and check them out before it's too late.