Flora Fauna

Maine Magazine photo shoot: Seaside Splendor

2012-02-02T07:23:00.000-08:00

I have always been so lucky to work with amazing vendors and collaborate on so many fabulous projects........so when Kelly and Peggy from Kitchen Chicks catering called me to meet up for sushi and talk about a photo shoot for Maine mag I was super excited.......

we also teamed up with Nicki Bongiorno, interior designer and owner of Space in Kennebunkport

we had a planning meeting at her store and "shopped" for props......I spied this amazing bedspread and pillow set and that was the inspiration for the table design......Nicki was so gracious to let us use tons of items from her store... Peggy, Kelly, Nicki and I laid out the bedspread on her store floor and started playing with different items and talking food....she also allowed us to use her beautiful home as the backdrop for the photo shoot......

.........the photographer for the day was the talented Kristin Teig
I loved how excited she was to photograph all the little and big details of the day.........

these napkin rings are bracelets made by a local artist and are sold in the store.......I just loved them...
I hand painted the bride and groom buoys........I am selling these as well if anyone is interested in buying them......

we used drift wood accents......all collected by me and my two boys over the summer........

I was also lucky enough to find these gorgeous peonies for the day of the shoot..........a miracle in the fall!!!!!

we also called upon Gail from Let the Eat Cake to create the amazing wedding cake design.....I took a photo of the table cloth and sent it to her......she did a beautiful job translating that into an amazing cake....

the tent was supplied by Marshall tent rentals.....along with tables, chairs, flatware, blue wine glasses.....

as you can see a photo shoot takes many hands to create.........we had a great team and lots of fun that day....you can see the pictures in the new wedding issue of Maine mag.........and online

Meet the designer: Judy Wilbur Bourgeois owner/desinger of Flora Fauna

2012-01-27T08:55:00.000-08:00

My name is Judy.....I am the owner and designer at Flora Fauna......I wanted to tell a little bit about myself......I am one of three girls born and raised in North Yarmouth, Maine on Skyline Farm........

I was so lucky to grow up at a beautiful 100 year old farm........with over 52 acres to explore on .......my imagination and love of nature blossomed....

I grew up with horses and donkeys...dogs, rabbits, goats and even a few geese......

My mother fostered and supported my love of art, animals and flowers.....gardening on the farm I learned so much about plants from not only my mother but a wonderful master gardener Edna Dexter.....

my first experience in school.....an amazing preschool with music, art and a lovely teacher named Lady Elaine.........

my love of fashion truly inspired by a grandmother with grace and style herself.....our dress up box was overflowing with ballgowns, furs and rhinestones.........

......after finishing college and getting a great job in the MSAD #51 school system I completed a masters degrees in literacy and taught Kindergarten until I was lucky enough to give birth to two beautiful boys.....I spent 5 years home with them nurturing them and enjoying them each and every minute.....as I began thinking about what I wanted to do professionally I turned to my love of gardening and flowers......I started selling bouquet's and plants at my local farmers market every Saturday......through my wonderful weekly clients I branched out into weddings and I began working in a whole new career as a floral designer.......and now I am so lucky to be finally fulfilling my love of all things beautiful and living......with the support of my amazing mother, my two beautiful sisters and so many wonderful women around me.....as well as the 3 amazing men in my life: my husband, and 2 sons.....I am able to finally put my design skills to work creating amazing events .......

Style Me Pretty feature today....Emily and Dan at the Barn at Walnut Hill

2012-01-24T07:06:00.000-08:00

Thanks to the lovely folks at Style Me Pretty for featuring our wedding on their blog today!
This was the wedding of Emily and Dan at the Barn at Walnut Hill. You can see their post here!
Here is a list of the other fabulous vendors involved in the wedding:
Meagan from Maine Seasons Events
Barn at Walnut Hill
Sharyn Peavy Photography

Wedding Photography: Sharyn Peavey Photography / Event Design + Planning: Maine Seasons Events / Floral + Event Design: Flora Fauna / Venue: The Barn on Walnut Hill in North Yarmouth, Maine / Catering: 111 Maine / Music: Ameranouche + Soul City / Wedding Stationery: Gus & Ruby Letterpress / Transportation: Bo-Mar Transportation / Rentals: One Stop Party Shop / Photo Booth: Maine Photo Booth / Hair + Makeup: Head Games Salon / Wedding Dress: Marisa / Reception Dress: Jim Hjelm

Looking back at 2011: boutnieres....tiny little works of art on a lapel!

2012-01-23T09:49:00.000-08:00

here are the little lovelies that we make for the other most important person at the wedding....the Groom....Kelly and Eliza both help me to make these amazing pieces of art.....

unique materials, wires, corks....you name it we have used it in a boutonniere

......most all of the photos here were taken by Kelly, Eliza and myself before each event........