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...
  • Carlton Woods Holiday Party

    Happy New Year!
    There's nothing like a good party at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands Texas! It is true what they say, in Texas everything is bigger, and I might add better! Every year The Club at Carlton Woods throws a fabulous holiday party and we are always excited to bring out some fabulous showpieces. But it all starts with first impressions, and nothing says "Happy Holidays" more...
  • 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 Very Merry Christmas Indeed...

     What a wonderful time of year to celebrate! This is just a taste of how we like to spice up the holidays!
     The annual Advisory Board dinner at The Club at Carlton Woods always is an event to behold, and this year was no different.
     This fabulous table scape of whites, browns and evergreens with crystal and candlelight accents made the dining room sparkle.
    The table was decorated with a beautiful...
  • White Winter Wedding

     The Club at Carlton Woods is a stunning venue for weddings. With fabulous views over the golf course and amazing decor, you simply can't go wrong. As their in house florist we pride ourselves on making your floral centerpieces, personal flowers and decor speak volumes and amazing your guests.
    This beautiful white wedding did just that. with gorgeous white hydrangea, lilies, roses and alstromeria...
  • Texas Winters

    Texas winters are often so mild through the end of the year, which gives those who love the outdoors even more time to appreciate all they have to offer. It's especially nice if you have always wanted an outdoor wedding, because so many of our Saturdays are filled with blue skies and mild temperatures. This stunning arch display set the back drop with soft vines trailing down either side of the...
  • Succulents and Lotus Pods

     Tablescapes are such an elegant way to dress up a long dining room table. Especially during the holidays when you are usually seating more than usual. These gorgeous arrangements were lively and lit up the room!
    Vibrant orange two tone roses, butterscotch cymbidium orchids, red lilies, brown hypericum berries, succulents, lotus pods, striped aspidistra leaves and loops of curly willow gave these...
  • Let The Parties Begin!

     It's that time of year again when we make time to celebrate the wonderful things in life with family and friends. And what a better way to celebrate than by having a party! But we all know that no party is complete without flowers!
    Floral centerpieces can completely change the mood in a room. They can create romance, excitement, and anticipation, just by being around. Every party deserves a little...
  • Happy 10 Year Anniversary ... to US!

    If there is one thing we ladies (and gentlemen) at The Blooming Idea know how to do, it's party! 
     This year we celebrated our 10 year anniversary with our annual holiday open house. It was fun to see friends and family, loyal customers and new neighbors come and celebrate with us.
     Plus it's always fun to kick off the holiday season and decorate the shop in all the Christmas and Holiday goodies!
    I...
  • Bridal Bouquets of October

     We love posting weddings in their entirety, but sometimes it's fun to see pieces of the weddings we've done side by side. One of my favorite pieces to compare are the bridal bouquets. (white hydrangea, white roses, green miniature hydrangea, white miniature calla lilies, green hypericum berries.)
    It's fun to see different trends, colors and styles of weddings all held within a short amount of...