Twigs & Ivy

11/29/2014

Retired after 24 years. We wish to thank Events by Wallace Mariann and Berni and Lynn from the original sales staff at Wente's and all the clients, vendors, club managers and my friends at the SF Flower Mart, who helped our business to grow all those years.
We could not have done it without you!

12/31/2012

Are you ready to ring in the New Year?

12/28/2012

One of my favorite looks. The twigs are great.

12/27/2012

Just gorgeous. 1877 Winslow Homer. The New Novel Watercolor.

12/26/2012

How was your Christmas time?

12/24/2012

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from your friends at Twigs & Ivy.

12/21/2012

What a beautiful Christmas entrance. What do you think?

12/20/2012

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12/11/2012

12/10/2012

An exquisite piece of artwork titled Salle à manger à la campagne, from one of my favorite artists, Pierre Bonnard.

12/07/2012

12/06/2012

12/05/2012

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"Great idea: These symmetrical raised beds create a runway to an arbor and garden shed."

12/04/2012

Need some ideas for that winter garden?

Many gardeners think of winter gardens as desolate and bare. With some good plant choices, you can create a garden that is beautiful and colorful even in the dormant season.

12/03/2012

Can't wait to get your garden going? Try planting Mums. They make a good fall and winter flower.

11/29/2012

Did you Know?

Pansies are beautiful flowers that thrive in the fall and winter months. I guess their tougher than their names suggests ;)

11/26/2012

The palette…crimson, ocher, burnt orange, Payne’s grey…natures colors. Echoed with tubes of oil paints and watercolor washes.

11/23/2012

How was everyones Thanksgiving? Anyone braving the crowds and taking advantage of Black Friday?

11/22/2012

Twigs Tip for a fast and easy Thanksgiving table display.

Thanksgiving is one of most treasured holidays. A time honored tradition to enjoy family, friends and a special shared meal.

To allow more time to cook up storm, pack for grandma’s house, or bake those favorite turkey shaped cookies…here is a simple tip to decorate the dining table, the entry table, the children’s table, or the fireplace mantel.

Look around your yard, balcony, sidewalk…and you will find the makings of a wonderful table décor. All ready there. Small branches, Fall leaves, foliages, placed in row with accents of whole oranges, lemons, pears, and small vegetables…such a miniature gourds, or pumpkins transforms the table setting, to one of color and texture. If time and budgets permit…flowers…such as mums, or roses…woven into the branches adds a touch of unexpected beauty.

Easy, simple…children love helping with this project.

Happy Thanksgiving To You and Your Family!

11/21/2012

A time to reflect as the season becomes colder and darker. A different look of beauty …much more quiet. Restful.

11/16/2012

Did you know that Twigs and Ivy is also on Pinterest? For more great visuals and conceptions of our work click below and "follow us". ;)

Phyllis is using Pinterest, an online pinboard to collect and share what inspires you.

11/14/2012

Charm and Grandeur…the hallmark of any Diablo CC celebration. A few memoires to share of a classic wedding.

11/13/2012

Farewell Fall….thank you for those beautiful colors. Welcome Winter…the event and wedding season ends, as the time to plant and paint begins.

11/12/2012

11/09/2012

We had the pleasure and joy of working with a couple who had rescued dogs and given them homes. Theirs! Loved the kindness they had shown, and their “pumpkin theme”, wedding. Featured with the deep chocolate brown linens, mahogany brown chivari chairs, the fiery orange flower filled Pumpkins, and the tall showy Manzanita Branch Designs created a warm and inviting reception setting.

11/08/2012

This years ”Summer” Wedding had just the right touches of delightful and delectable shades. From the cool minty green Ceremony flowers, to the Reception tables showcasing deep rich chocolate brown table linens, topped with refreshing shades raspberry sorbet shades of flowers. Visually ….a feast for the eyes.

11/07/2012

11/06/2012

Floral design and Plein air painting.

Different mediums…one with flowers’, and one with oil paint.
Both equally important.

The flower beauties were found at Brannan Street Wholesale at the SF Flower Market, on a cold drizzly early morning, where “Fall” lineup of flowers glowed with vivid colors. The paintings were created on site on a farm in Pleasant Hill near crates of newly picked pumpkin’s, other painting was at the Thomas Coe Winery in Livermore, looking down from the vineyard.

11/05/2012

Show stopping Round Hill CC ballroom, and blooms.

The glamorous wedding reception sparkled with tall ornate silver candelabras, glittering strands of ceiling lights, featuring the classic floral combination of white, ivory and soft green flowers and hues.

Upscale, beautifully appointed, charming with the “green pear” accents.

Refined- elegance, at its best!