Tables That Bloom Delta Gamma Event

I ventured over to Mission Hills early this morning to set up the table I designed for this event to benefit the Children's Center for the Visually Impaired.  I am flattered that Zaarly chose me to design the table on their behalf!!  The theme was "bloom", so I decided on lots of fresh greens and whites.

In keeping with the theme, each place setting featured a mosaic leaf with an inspirational word.

The fern fronds in mason jars with green glass cubes added some visual interest without being too obtrusive.

The mosaic coffee pot was auctioned off.  The woman who won it gave me a hug as we were breaking down the table - so glad she liked it!!

Another view of the table.

Tables That Bloom Preview

Tomorrow, I'll set up my table, sponsored by Zaarly, for the Tables That Bloom fundraiser for the visually impaired.  I am intimidated by floral arranging, but how could I go wrong with tulips and hydrangeas?!

Each plate will feature a mosaic leaf with an inspirational word.  I made eight, one for each table setting, and no two are alike.

This is one of three flowers that will lay flat on the table around the pedistal.

Fresh fern frond at each table setting.

White tulips and white hydrangeas!!

Another leaf preview, "LOVE".

Sarah's Style

Sarah Richardson is my favorite interior designer.  Creating children's spaces using colors that aren't typical is one of her signature moves.  When I got a call recently for a mosaic letter R for a nursery from one of my favorite customers, I was really excited that the color scheme was yellow and gray.  It also immediately reminded me of Sarah.  The reason it's so fun to use these non traditional kids room colors is that they transition well as the child gets older.  You can add and take things away from the room without changing everything about the space.  I can see this mosaic letter R in baby Riley's room, in 13 year old Riley's room, and even in 28 year old Riley's house someday!  Here's the goddess herself, Sarah Richardson.

And the mosaic letter R I did for Riley:

Flower Power

Awhile back, I made a giant sunflower, about 24" tall.  This one is much smaller, only about 15" tall.  It's going to be part of a centerpiece for a fundraiser I'm doing with Zaarly on Thursday.  After Thursday's event, it will be for sale, $62.  Please contact me if you're interested and I can guide you through ordering on Zaarly - it's a really easy site to use and has dozens of storefronts with local business owners who can provide anything from lawn mowing to hand crafted art!

I'm Feeling Blue

My latest custom teapot is for a Kansas City Symphony Designer Showhouse customer.  I love to mosaic the 3D, silver plated pieces!

GROW Themed Table

This post is for Lu'Chen!  Here's the stand I'm thinking of for the coffee pot, please ignore the mess in the background.

Mason jar with green cubes.  I was thinking about a little water and a fern frond next to each table setting.

White plate on silver charger.

Silver napkin ring.

Green apple colored ribbon for a bow at each plate, along with a mosaic leaf with the inspirational words on each.

Thanks, Al

I get inspiration for my art from all kinds of different places, but the cover of an Al Green album is a new one.  I'm still in love with you, too, Al.