The Blooming Idea Blog

  • December Weddings... part 1

    The holidays are such a great time of year. It's a time to give, celebrate and be thankful for all we have. And I can't think of a better way to celebrate than with a wedding!
     This regal red wedding at Augusta Pines in Magnolia Texas was classic with roses, rannunculus, gerber daisies and mixed greenery.
    On the lighter side of the color spectrum we also had a luscious and soft white wedding at...
  • Carlton Woods Member Guest Event

     In the fall of each year The Club at Carlton Woods holds its annual Member Guest event. This year it couldn't have been on a more beautiful day. The skies were blue, there was a light breeze and the temperature was near perfect. So what could have made the day more fabulous? Well our stunning flowers of course!
    With a mix of low, medium and high standing arrangements we created lots of focal...
  • Thanksgiving 2012

    As we near the end of the year we want to do a re-cap of our fabulous 2012 holiday season. I'd like to start with Thanksgiving. This year at The Club at Carlton Woods we amazed the crowds with a full, lucious and absolutely divine giant cornucopia. This beautiful showpiece was overflowing with lilies, mums, antique green hydrangea, flat copper wire, roses, cabbage, lotus pods, bitter sweet and...
  • Classic Christmas Colors...

     Merry Christmas! 
    We want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. We also want to take an opportunity to thank our loyal customers, fellow readers and daily inspiration for all your love and continued support.

    December in Houston typically has wonderful weather which makes for fabulous outdoor weddings. And there is no better color scheme for a winter wedding than a classic red, white and black.
    T...
  • A Few Fabulous Fall Centerpieces

     Grand is always more fun! These centerpieces used at various events at The Club at Carlton Woods were spectacular focal points; with vibrant colors, wonderful movement, and amazing flowers they are a feast for the eyes.
    I'm a sucker for rich fall tones, exemplified by this stunning arrangement. The chocolate cymbidium in the vase accented by orange pebbles and topped with butterscotch football...
  • 30 years...

    How is this for a 30 year celebration? This beautiful arrangements with all white and red roses features a pave'd rose with the number 30 embedded in the red roses with white miniature garden roses and a stunning display of long stemmed red and white roses and crystal accents. Nothing says "I Love You" like roses!
  • Carlton Woods Weekend

     These beautiful pieces were the centerpieces for a fabulous weekend at the Carlton Woods. The contemporary red and white color scheme was augmented by the beautiful eggplant accents throughout the pieces. WIth White oriental lilies, red full roses, plum miniature calla lilies, dusty miller, white roses and cabbage the arrangements were full of texture and movement.
    Using monstera leaves as large...
  • A Curtain of Orchids


    This beautiful arbor was the backdrop for a ceremony at The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center on the Warff Terrace Patio. A black wrought iron arch draped in soft green vines and a curtain of falling dendrobium orchid blooms framed on either side by stunning white and green arrangements with gladiolas, lilies and mixed greens.
    These fun arrangements were for a small reception at The...
  • The Color of Love

    There are some colors that will always be fashionable for weddings. White is ever popular with it's many different variations, but the most common color that has withstood the test of time seems to be red. A beautiful color that evokes feelings of passion, love and romance.

    This beautiful wedding on the Forest Deck at The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center was a gorgeous display of red,...
  • Exclusive Chocolates

    Doesn't every woman love her chocolates? Well, these are our favorite kind. No calories, smell delightful and look fantastic!
    This beautiful combination of terracotta roses, mango calla lilies, and chocolate cymbidium orchids was a delicious centerpiece for an exclusive dinner for the owners of The Club at Carlton Woods.
    But what centerpiece is complete without candle light? So for a little added...
  • All Roses

    With Valentines only days away I'm sure you've thought of the perfect gift for your sweetie... right? Well, if not, no worries! It's never too late to order beautiful flowers for your special someone! This year do you really want to "WoW" her? Well, this beautiful 72 rose arrangement would guarantee to do just that!
    Or is 72 roses isn't quite what you had in mind, but you still want to blow her...
  • One More...

    ... Custom Valentines Day arrangement The Michael! It's a beautiful contemporary design with tall gladiolas, ruby red tulips and stunning stargazer lilies.

    Order yours today... their sure to go fast!