Exclusive: Pier 48 Spectacular Showcase

Wow, it has been awhile since our last post. We have so many things to tell you about! We have been busy designing for weddings, corporate events and fun networking events like "A Spectacular Showcase at Pier 48" hosted by AT&T Park, Classic Party Rentals and Got Light? The event at Pier 48 last Wednesday night was a great party! We had a fun time seeing our fellow designers work, meeting new people and catching up with friends.

We designed for 3 different sections of the event, French Country, Modern Color and Contemporary Rustic. Here are some shots that we took at the event to share with all of you...we are in no way photographers but we did our best.

 French Country:

Cheerful country arrangements of Icelandic Poppies, Vibernum, Ranunculas, Brazilia Berries, Ladies Mantle and Mini Roses designed in gold mercury glass vases.

A more modern take on French Country with beautiful peach French Tulips, fluffy golden Ranunculas and fresh green Vibernum designed in a footed gold mercury glass vase

Modern Color:

Clean monochromatic arrangements highlighted the tables in this sleek colorful lounge area.

Monochromatic arrangements of blue Hydrangea, yellow Callas with yellow Acacia and fire orange Mini Roses. All were connected together with strips of variegated green flax.

Sleek end table arrangements of deep purple Anenomes and deep purple Lisianthus designed in modern brushed stainless steel vases.

 Contemporary Rustic:

A sculptural centerpiece of sandblasted Grapevine with deep plum Callas, Sterling Roses, Succulents and accented with strands of lime green Bullion wire.

Clusters of gold mercury glass votives surrounded the centerpiece for a touch of warmth and sparkle.

Place settings were accented with deep plum Ranunculas and deep purple Anemones to add a soft texture and a pop of color against the white china.

We hope these inspire you. 

For more inspirations check out our recent work on Facebook/MichaelDaigianDesign.

ISES Gala 2012

Last night, our team had an excellent evening at the Annual ISES Gala that took place at the stunning and historic Old Mint in San Francisco. Usually, we would design a few elaborate floral arrangements to feature at the event, but this year we just wanted to enjoy the show. The event was set to have a circus theme along with cuisine from across the world, and the actual outcome had far exceeded our expectations!

Inside the Old Mint, there were several different rooms that had their own unique theme, like Moscow, China, France, India, and Italy. The rooms themselves were dressed from head to toe with perfectly themed decor and delicious cuisine to match.

This little bite by Small Potatoes Catering was composed of a warm biscuit finished with a sweet honey butter, then stacked with buttermilk fried chicken and Tabasco flavored cotton candy!

Here is a photo of the mesmerizing dessert station in the Big Apple-themed room.

Not only was the food great, but the beverage selection was equally enjoyable! They offered sparkling Brut Rose, classic Rye Manhattans, Pisco Sours, and Campari cocktails!

In addition to the excellent food and beverage being offered at the Gala, there were also captivating fire dancers, classic carnival games, hilarious photo booths, sexy samba dancers, tall stilt walkers, and light up hula hoop dancers!

The DJ down below in the vault had the most amazing and high tech holographic sound board.

 

Above, is a video of the fire dancing entertainment that we could not keep our eyes off of!   

We apologize for the poor video quality.

 Overall, we had a lovely time and wanted to thank ISES and the long list of vendors and sponsors for letting us be part of such a spectacular Gala!

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50th Birthday Party

On June 30th we helped to celebrate a 50th birthday that was hosted at the lovely St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco. The arrangements we made for this special day were fun, vibrant, and unique along with bright orange and hot pink flowers! The birthday girl ending up loving the "high drama" arrangements we had designed for her party, and we couldn't agree more with her.

We placed mango calla lilies and orange tulips in a tall modern vase that was filled with glass beads and wrapped with hot pink wire giving it a dramatic effect.

The smaller cocktail arrangements were placed in a sherbet orange terracotta vase filled with hot pink roses and orange dahlias.

The high drama centerpiece we designed for the front entrance was made in a tall cylinder vase that was lined with kumquats, lemons, and glass beads. We used LED lighting at the base of the cylinder to illuminate the beads, and we also strung them amongst the branches creating a unique and modern arrangement.

It's always a pleasure for us when we get the chance to use our creativity and skills in designing something outside the box that has a "wow" impact!

The Keys Event

This past weekend we created floral arrangements for an event that was set to have a San Francisco theme. We created several unique buffet table arrangements that reflected the many well known areas of the San Francisco Bay, including the Spanish Mission District, Italian North Beach, Ghiradelli Square, Chinatown, Japan Town, and Wine Country.

We dressed each of the cocktail tables with a small arrangement which was finished with a little cable car for a fun San Francisco touch!

For the North Beach themed station on the left, we designed a lush arrangement of red flowers with touches of white and green. The container was a tall curvy shaped vase with a burgundy leaf wrap and twine at the bottom to resemble a Chianti bottle.

For the Wine Country themed buffet on the right, we designed a tall container wrapped in birch bark to look natural and rustic then filled it with a lush, dripping arrangement of red roses, burgundy tulips, red amaranthus, and red grapes with lush ivy woven throughout.

For the Japan Town arrangement on the left, we filled a lower black container with a few tall blossom branches arranged in an Ikebana style

For the Chinatown buffet station on the right,  we placed a tall clear vase with a green interior leaf wrap. The floral arrangement was contemporary and clean, yet full of horsetail reeds, red orchids and roses with accents of greenery

For the Mission District buffet station we placed a tall terracotta vase filled with a loose, but round shaped arrangement of yellow sunflowers, colorful traditional Mexican paper flowers and yellow mini roses with touches of greenery.

  

For the Ghiradelli-inspired dessert station on the left, we filled a tall glass vase with colorful candy and placed a lush arrangement of hydrangea, Gerber daisies, and tulips. 

Lastly, for the Wharf-inspired station on the right, we designed a tall clear vase with an interior leaf wrap which was then draped it with a small fishing net. The arrangement was full of orange wild flowers and grassy accents to give it a beachy look.

How To: Mexican Paper Flowers

One of our lead floral designers, Nixon Tran, got crafty this week by creating some Mexican paper flowers to use within a Mission District-themed floral arrangement. The designing process is simple and the ending look is festive and fun.

What you need: Pipe cleaner and Tissue Paper (we used two different colors for our flowers)

Step 1: Cut the tissue paper into large rectangles and stack them neatly.

Step 2: Make several tight folds back and forth until it begins to look almost like an accordion.

Step 3: Tie off the middle of the tissue paper by using the pipe cleaner.

Step 4: Begin to spread the folds and peel the tissue paper away from each other.

Step 5: Continue to fluff and adjust the tissue paper to create a round robust flower.

The finished product!

In addition to the paper flowers, we added vibrant dahlias and sunflowers to create a elaborate and full Spanish-inspired centerpiece!

 

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