Bridal Bouquet Flower Bar

Yesterday I attended a bridal shower for our daughter-in-law's brother's fiancée.  It was held outdoors in the bride's parent's backyard.  Mother Nature didn't get the memo that she was supposed to provide a warm, sunny summer day, because it was 66 degrees and rainy, but in reality that was better than hot scorching heat and humidity.

Shower planners were prepared for Mother Nature with a big white tent and everything was beautiful.

~ The happy couple, Mark and Whitney ~

What really captured my attention was the Bridal Bouquet Flower Bar.  I had never seen this done as a favor for guests to take home and I love the idea!  When I got home I Googled flower bars and many links appeared.  The first link said, "Why Flower Bars Are the New 'It'."  

Daughter-in-law Samantha's sister [Hannah] has just started a new business called Ruby Rae's Flower Bar and she provided the flowers.  Before each guest left, they went up to the flower bar and made a bouquet of flowers [with Hannah's help] to take home.  The instructions were printed on a chalk board.

As soon as I saw the array of flowers to choose from, I knew I wanted a sunflower.  It's my favorite flower - so cheerful!  Before I got into tea, my kitchen and dining area were decorated in a sunflower theme.   Below is the bouquet Hannah put together for me.  I thought I'd share this great idea in case you might be planning a shower [bridal or baby] soon.

The gazebo was used for the food station, and they served chicken salad croissants; turkey roll-ups/wraps;  individual cups of fruit salad and pasta salad, and a selection of desserts.

It was a beautiful, well-planned shower, and now the wedding day awaits.  I've requested that Saturday off from work.

Moving on to another subject.  Do you like DIY projects?  The DIY makeover picture below of a 2-piece china hutch and buffet came through my Facebook feed this morning.

I had to do a double-take when I saw the picture because I have the exact china cabinet. It's made by Temple Stuart, and was the first piece of quality furniture [solid maple] we bought [on credit] when we got out of the Air Force and came back home to Michigan.  I think we purchased it around 1970 and it still looks like new today.

We've done our share of furniture antiquing - the spoon cabinet and butcher block to the right of the china cabinet are projects we refinished - but I don't think I'd have the heart to paint over my china cabinet even though Early American maple furniture is 'out'.  I'll leave that decision to whoever purchases it at an estate sale when I'm gone, but I do think the DIY project was very creative and more in keeping with current trends.

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