simple elegance

When planning a wedding, every woman has their own dreams on how it should look. I have decorated many weddings and most like the idea of simple and elegant.

This pew marker looked simply beautiful. The lime green orchid looked amazing set into the large hydrangea head. All placed softly into a velum cone hung with organza ribbon. Very easy to make and very stunning to show at any wedding. This is gorgeous in fresh or artificial flowers.






The bride had a large wedding party. There were five on either side. It was a challenge to keep the focus on the bride and groom. After the ceremony I took the pew markers to the reception hall. I placed one in the middle of the table. This draws the eye to the true focus of the wedding, the bride and groom.


The soft glow of the lights through the organza material on the head table added to the elegant feel of this wedding. Placing a backdrop behind the head table creates such a nice picture for any bride. Adding a touch of grape vine just added to the simple look.
So many people love the idea of decorating there own wedding. It is a wonderful feeling to have done it yourself . Just remember it is your day to enjoy, so get lots of help so it runs smoothly.

Afraid of the dark

Many people are afraid to use dark colours in their home. What they do not realize is that darker colours give a warm feel through out the home. When people think Brown they think dark. Brown is one of the most comforting and soothing colours. It reminds us of creamy coffee and chocolate. Brown also gives an earthy feeling to a room .

The kitchen is the most used room in the house, therefor it should be comfortable to be in. I used a rich burgundy red with a brown wash to tone it down. The furniture is all chocolate browns to complement the reds. I painted the living room a dark chocolate brown and added red as the accent pieces (curtains, carpet, throw, and pillows.) This ties both rooms together without having to paint all the rooms the same colour.

If you are still afraid to try dark colours, then just do one accent wall. This will give you a new comfortable look without going out of your comfort zone. Then pull those colours out for your accent pieces.

I am always up for a challenge so if you have any decorating questions or thoughts on your place just email me and I would be happy to give my advice .

Rhonda Roe

floralartist@rogers.com

Beautiful inside and out

Summer time is mostly spent outdoors making your deck or gardens look beautiful. Through my years of experience in many different fields I can make the inside and outside of your house just the way you dreamed.

I start with the simple things first, such as moving furniture around and place pictures were needed. If that did not give you the change you need then I will help you choose colours for each room and maybe a few new accent pieces. A focal wall is always a great addition to a room.

In the above room I chose a soft taupe as the owners do not like bold colours. The accent wall is a plaster technique that creates interest in the room. It gives texture to the wall and the brown wash over the taupe gives it depth. Only one wall was done in this technique so it becomes the focus.

Staging a room is not always just for the purpose of resale. A staged home looks very organized and put together. It is very important to a room to have a focal point and harmony.

The above room is the Master Bedroom. The focal point is the bed. I framed the bed with curtains and pictures on either side of the bed making the room formal yet very inviting.

In the past year I have completed many rooms. Including painting, specialty focal walls, staging rooms, decorating, floral pieces and more. I enjoy my work and look forward to showing you more of my unique rooms.

Rhonda Nadine Roe

Designer/Floral designer

floralartist@rogers.com