Staying on Trend with Accent Decor

I believe we have all learned from the events of 2020: the importance of flexibility, adaptability, perseverance, and empathy. We are thankful to have the support of companies that understand the nature of the floral business and continue to accommodate the changing needs of the industry.

I am excited, once again, to highlight just a small offering from the beautiful collections of Accent Decor. Each season Accent Decor’s Creative Team analyzes trends across the globe and continues to be the go-to-source for what’s new, current and trending for the coming year. This year, with so many changes from large scale events to microweddings, Accent Decor’s versatile selections provided ease in adapting to any event.

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Show Stopper

Create a memorable WOW moment for any size event with the new addition of the Moon Gate and Lunar Grid Hanger. I am loving the Moon Gate! Made of metal, this sturdy piece will withstand the weight of full floral covering yet beautifully designed to accommodate partial exposure. Perfectly sized to be the focal point or used in multiples, the uniqueness of the Lunar Grid Hanger adds a starry element of magic and celestial ambience. Explore more options for suspendible pieces, hanging saucers, vases, pots, and more at Accent Decor.com

Moon Gate

Lunar Grid Hanger

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Geometric Metals

Geometrical structures have always fascinated me. A piece of art by design alone, geometric patterns bring an element of dimension and character to design. I chose these pieces for their modern yet classic appeal not only in shape but material. To me, metal will always be in style. It’s look can be very simplistic and can stand alone, or incorporated into innovative and futuristic design. Available in an assortment of finishes from burnished finishes to timeless golds, Accent Decor has a fabulous collection of metal vessels, stands, columns and more. 

Global Wire Sphere

Brass Wreath

Rotating Tree

Geo Wire Wreath

Make a Statement

More than ever, we are longing to gather and connect with family and friends. Events and weddings have always provided the perfect backdrop for such gatherings. Although the grandeur of an entrance, the splendor of the venue, the thoughtfully, curated welcome gifts are wonderful components of an event, I believe the most intimate element for guests may be the reception, dinner, etc. Each season, Accent Decor introduces standout pieces fashioned to compliment any design or aesthetic. Search your favorites of vessels, stands, urns, compotes, and more.

Chimney Tube

Infinity Stand

Regalia Stand

Scallop Compote

Aspen Vase

Foliate Stand

Ambience

Last but certainly not least, llighting. An essential element to create the perfect ambience, lighting transforms a beautiful space and sets the mood for an event.  Whether you are creating a romantic starry sky, illuminating garden paths, or setting a romantic tablescape, the choice of lighting cannot be neglected. Explore Accent Decor’s vast selection of lanterns, candelabra, chandeliers, candles, votives, and more to add a warm welcome and romantic element to your event.

Posh Votive

Poetic Candlestick

Gallery Lantern

Halo Glass

Prism Lantern

E+E Branch Chandelier

Although my focus for this blog post is events and weddings, Accent Decor has collections for so much more. Accent Decor brings you a vast selection of ceramics, glass, and natural vessels along with accessories for the home as well as the great outdoors. Visit their newly user-enhanced website, create an account, and begin your floral inspiration experience.

Catalogs and Trendbooks of Accent Decor

Accent Decor Fall/Winter Event Trendbook

2020 Catalog

Accent Decor Holiday Catalog

Bouquet Inspiration from Ariella Chezar

I am delighted to begin our new season with Ariella Chezar as our first guest! Ariella has astounded clients and admirers around the globe with nature-inspired and seasonal relevant delicious designs. Along with this week's episode is an additonal segment with Ariella as we discuss business changes in the recent months. Ariella shares her inspirations, business tips, sustainability, and more.

Weddings are an intimate celebration shared with family and friends. From the moment guests arrived, they enter the couple’s vision for their special day. From the selection of the venue, the carefully planned and executed decor, to the send off of the newly married couple, there is one moment that usually transcends all other wow moments…

The entrance of the bride is truly an iconic moment for any wedding. Smiles and emotions abounding, the bride captivates us with her joy, the perfectly chosen dress, and of course our floral senses are attracted to beautiful wedding bouquet.

Photograph by Corbin Gurkin

I always love the classic white bridal bouquet. Ariella’s choice of florals for this piece truly give this classic look that something special we all are excited to see. This stunning design has two elements that I especially want to highlight. First, the purple accent from the Auriculas flowers which are actually plants that have been adapted for this bouquet. Not only a beautiful flower, but a great technique incorporating plants in bouquets, root ball and all. Secondly, the use of Eucharis, also known as Amazon Lily, throughout this elegant bouquet is pure white, reminding me of the shape of a daffodil, but has a hollow stem like an amaryllis. Usually they come with several buds that often will continue to open as the older flowers begin to fade. A very special flower, which is very white and unusual.

Photograph by Corbin Gurkin

Gorgeous, Elegant, and I can’t stop gazing at this bouquet. At first glance, this bouquet is a gorgeous collection of white’s, pinks, and greens creating a soft pastel color combination. With the stunning gown as a backdrop to this bouquet, the flower palette echoes the beauty of summer florals. From the Dahlia’s and the Zinnia’s to the blushest of Snowberry and Autumn Clematis, there are so many elements that have been orchestrated in this stunning creation both feminine and graceful. Don’t miss the use of Carnations, Nerines, and Japanese Anemones.

Photograph by Judy Pak

Don’t let the casual manner in which this bouquet is being held fool you. It’s a work of art like all of the bouquets by Ariella. I especially love the use of a couple of varieties of Fritillaria, mixed with the spring bulbs like hyacinth and tulips. It can be difficult to work with branches in a bouquet because of their size and rigidity, however, by using the tips of the crabapple you can see the white of the blossom, along with the blush daintiness in the bud. And that dogwood, is so wonderful too! There are so many things about this bouquet that makes it seem traditional, yet is unlike anything that you would grow to expect in a bridal bouquet.

Photograph by Corbin Gurkin

Why does yellow get such a bad rap? We often find ourselves drawn to these flowers, especially in the spring, but may seldom have the opportunity to work with them because of traditional wedding color stories. This bouquet, I hope, will make us think twice before we ditch the ideas of yellow as a wedding color. I love the use of Yellow Parrot Tulips with the mix of Creamy Fringed Tulips. What makes this bouquet so special is the hidden treasures within the masterpiece, like the Fritillaria, Dicentra(Bleeding Heart), Gloriosa, Daffodils, Clematis, Spirea, and yes, Lily of the Valley.

Photograph by Corin Gurkin

I’ve been asked many times over the years about cut Azaleas in design work. I know that it’s great for weddings and events especially, but the vase life depends on the cut stage. I’ve seen it open in the vase and shine with all of it’s glory, but in this bouquet I especially love the use of the White Azalea in the bud form. The flowers are so white and the cluster of buds adds lovely texture. The wispy, thin, flowering branches are Cotoneaster, a wonderful foliage with a very small white flower and silver-grey leaf that’s lighter on the underside. In addition, Sweet Peas, Columbine, Fritillaria, Ranunculus, Anemones, Gloriosa, Leucocoryne, Parrot Tulips, Hellebores, Garden Roses, and Lilac.

Photograph by Corbin Gurkin

From Roses to Ranunculus, this bouquet takes us on a color journey. From the palest of Peach Roses, to the darkest of Coral Ranunculus, this bouquet is the perfect image of the amalgamation of fabulous colors. In several of the bouquets in the post, you’ll see Hellebores, Carnations, and Eleagnus, a foraged greenery. Add the perfect combination of color to bridge the palest of colors to the richest of colors and you have another masterpiece. Mix in the White Muscari and White Fritillaria, with the Salmon Parrots and the eye continues its journey of vibrant colors. This bouquet has the feel of freshly harvested flowers during a morning stroll in the garden.

Photograph by Jose Villa

So many different flowers all working together like each one was made for this moment and this moment alone. There are two flowers in this bouquet that I want to mention…the Orchids and the Ranunculus. Even though you might not have thought they belong together, their similar spotting or markings bring them together perfectly. By adding just the smallest amount of Acacia or Mimosa, the soft yellow texture creates an airiness among the more bold additional elements like the yellow Ranunculus and spray roses. One of the tips that I saw from a designer was to edit the Acasia stems by removing just a few of the yellow blooms. The abundance of yellow can sometime be overpowering and take away from the overall aesthetic, but used in this manner works wonderfully. In addition, this bouquet contains, Paper White Narcissus, Seeded Eucalyptus, and Hellebore.

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I love exploring these amazing bouquets by Ariella Chezar! Each bouquet is perfectly unique and invites us to participate in this floral bouquet journey . It’s easy to take a look and say, “Wow!”, but when you start to really examine the sophisticated collection in each of these designs, I encourage you to take a moment and reflect what makes them so magical. I’m often asked how does one stand out in such a strong community of talent. THIS is how you stand out, you dig deeply into floral varieties and explore the wonder of the flowers of the season and find sources that provide brilliant options. Explore, Create, Embrace Challenges, and dare to be adventurous with flowers….this can and will set you apart. Flowers will never disappoint!

All the Best, Scott

Listen to Ariella’s floral journey below or visit our webpage to learn more about Ariella and her amazing designs.

What a pleasure to begin our new season with Ariella Chezar. I love this portion of her bio, "Whether it is collaborating on a spectacular event, teaching a room full of flower lovers, planting thousands of tulips or styling a photo shoot, I consider myself lucky to love every aspect of my color filled world."

Peony Highlights from Alaska Peony Cooperative

As the curtain falls upon the glorious peony season in the lower 48, a new season is just beginning to peak among the majestic backdrop of white tipped mountains, 20 hour sun filled days, and fields patiently waiting to burst into a kaleidoscope of color. The Alaskan Peony Season has arrived!

I recently spoke with Martha Lojewski, Sales Manager for Alaska Peony Cooperative, in a podcast episode and also was joined by two amazing peony growers on IG Live for tours showcasing their own peony fields. Peonies continue to be one of the favorite flowers for floral work and for personal gardens around the world. With its signature lush blooms, versatile color palette, and of course their unforgettable fragrance, peonies are a perfect choice for the simplest of bouquets to the luxurious most dreamy wedding.

In a previous blog post, we featured the Alaska Peony Cooperative “ How to Plant a Peony Cutting Garden”, a guide to creating and maintaining a beautiful display of peonies. Click Here to learn more about the comprehensive guide to planting, irrigation, maintenance, cultivars and more.

I am excited to bring you just a few of my favorites from this latest guide by Alaska Peony Cooperative, “Passionate for Peonies Guide”. For the complete PDF follow the link at the end of the post.

Be sure to listen to Martha’s episode and visit our YouTube Channel for the peony farm tours through Instagram LIVE. We’ve included links at the end of this post. We’re also excited to share, that for the 2020 Peony Season, you can use the Discount Code THEFLOWERPODCAST and save 20% off your peony order when you Shop Alaska Peony Cooperative.

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There’s so much great content about each of these peonies, some of which I’m just now learning about too. Being able to source peonies throughout the summer, especially this summer with the downsizing of weddings to a more intimate congregation of family and friends, it’s nice to know that you can access peonies to make your wedding and event extra special.

The season for peonies with the Alaska Peony Cooperative begins June 29th and hopefully will extend to August 13th, give or take a few days, due to weather. So if you need flowers for a bridal bouquet or to create a stunning tablescape, know that you can order as few as 20 stems up to whatever number of stems you might want. With the Cooperatives smaller packing you can even order these amazing flowers for friends and family members as special gifts.

Again, We’re also excited to share, that for the 2020 Peony Season, you can use the Discount Code THEFLOWERPODCAST and save 20% off your peony order.

If you’ve enjoyed these information packed pages, I would encourage you to follow the link below to see the full 30 page resource from the Alaska Peony Cooperative. Thank you Martha and the entire cooperative for you dedication in creating this resource and for growing such beautiful peonies.

Ian Prosser and Accent Decor creating for Wedding and Events

Large scale events, flower walls, hanging florals, freestanding pillars….floral installations continue to make a statement. Accent Decor continues to stay on trend and to focus their designs to meet the needs of event designers. Ian Prosser, of Botanica Design Studio in Tampa, Fla. and Accent Decor have created a NEW video series featuring a variety of show-stopping wedding & event products for 2020.

The Ceremony Stand is perfect for creating floral walls, ceremony backdrops, a placecard holder, and more. Use as a single stand or combine multiples for a large scale design the ceremony stand is very versatile. Ian completes the look with the addition of assorted lighting using the Selima Vase, Hepburn Lantern, Golden Lantern, and the Bena Lantern.

Hanging Installations have evolved into glamorous focal points, and designers are pushing the boundaries of creating these stunning floral masterpieces. Accent Decor’s Superior Hanger is complete with chains for easy hanging and also the perfect base to be used with chicken wire for foam free designing. Ian finishes the design scape with Antique Candlesticks and assorted Fat Pyramid Vases.

Need more options for hangers? Accent Decor’s Palatial Hanger is perfect for circular designs, the Showtime Hanger for open design pieces, and the Ovation Hanger for very versatile large pieces.

Whether used for florals or plants, the Formal Stand is a multifaceted piece to incorporate in your design. With working space in the top and usable open space in the bottom, the formal stand is an excellent option for weddings or any event. Ian explains the importance of not only designing in scale for your event, but the importance of designing in scale to your container.

The dreams of sun filled days and the promises of new bursting colors give us hope spring is on the way. Accent Decor is introducing an event collection inspired by the warmth of the tropics. Ian creates a lush vignette featuring sea grass and rattan pieces surely to transform any event into a dreamy masterpiece. Add your own lighting source to add that extra intimate component. Using the Canal Lantern, an assortment of the Rye Lantern, the Tindra Lantern, and the Orsen Candleholder, Ian shares tips for creating this perfect tropical paradise.

The New 2020 catalog is now available with over 450 pages of beautiful artistry.  Accent Decor brings you a vast selection of ceramics, glass, and natural vessels along with accessories for all of your weddings and events. Accent Decor’s new website navigation was re-designed with you in mind. Intuitive shopping. Enhanced discoverability and as always, Endless inspiration.

Visit Accent Decor, register your business and shop the new collections of 2020.

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Ian Prosser and his daughter Zoë Gallina, of Botanica International Design and Decor Studio, share their floral journey with Scott in a previous episode of The Flower Podcast. Click below

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