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TODAY Show Boot Camp – Friday Fabulousness

Posted: Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:28:33 +0000

Whew! We’re back… kind of. Check out what craziness is happening at Geranium Lake Flowers today!

TODAY Show Boot Camp – Day 6: Fabulous Friday from Kim Foren on Vimeo.
TODAY Show Boot Camp: If flowers had cleavage…

Posted: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:18:23 +0000

Curious?

Watch the video to find out…

TODAY Show – Day 5: Sexy Southern Flowers from Kim Foren on Vimeo.
TODAY Show Boot Camp – Make Me Up

Posted: Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:13:36 +0000

Happy Monday! We started Day 4 of TODAY Show Boot Camp by visiting our friend Tony Acevedo at MAC {downtown Nordstom location} for a makeover and a lesson! {who knew we knew so little about this stuff?}

OMG! The results are AMAZING! Thank you, thank you, thank you Tony!

Check it out…

TODAY Show – Day 4: Make Me Up! from Kim Foren on Vimeo.

Here’s the progression…

Tony Acevedo {t} 503.224.6666 x1066
TODAY Show Boot Camp – What to Wear??

Posted: Fri, 09 Jul 2010 21:51:46 +0000

Or better yet – what NOT to wear! We need your help…

We’re diving through Kim’s closet {and making a trip to Nordstom!} to find something perfect but we could definitely use some opinions.

Hats? Jewelry? Accessories?
Bright prints or solid muted?
Funky Portland vs. NY socialite?
Fancy shoes vs. comfortable shoes?

Too many choices. Please help!

TODAY Show – Day 3: What to Wear?? from Kim Foren on Vimeo.

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:
TODAY Show Boot Camp – Fauxtox

Posted: Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:35:00 +0000

Ok, so we’re off and running and scrambling to make sure everything’s in tip-top condition for the TODAY Show debut… and whoa, we’re glad Kim’s got the energy level of a 4 year old on a sugar high!

We started out yesterday with our big announcement and a trip to the acupuncturist for a little “fauxtox” {botox for those of us who have an aversion to poison}. And… well, we’ll let Kim tell you the rest… {click the links below!}

For more information on cosmetic acupuncture, visit www.askmeaboutacupunture.com or call Molly at 503.775.1602
Big Announcement!!

Posted: Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:00:15 +0000

Huge!
Ginormous!
Extraordinary!

Find out what all the Hip Hip Hooraying is all about!
To Do or Not To Do: Holiday Weekend Weddings

Posted: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:06:13 +0000

As our calendar begins to show the tell-tale signs of another busy wedding season we were surprised when we realized that we would have to close our calendar for the Labor Day weekend 2010 {and we never say no to a bride}! Why? It turns out that this year, Holiday Weekend Weddings are the place to be!

Another surprise – one of our “Labor Day” bride’s story actually made an article on the subject for the New York Times! So now we’re really curious…

How do you really feel about weddings planned over a Holiday weekend? Opinions online are mostly for them {although most of the people who weighed in are Holiday brides themselves} but there are definitely some drawbacks for guests and even the bride and groom themselves. Here are the pro’s & con’s:

Pros
- guests don’t have to take extra vacation days to attend {esp if traveling to an out of town event!}
- potentially more time to spend with the bride & groom
- now you’ll have plans for the long weekend
- guests see more value in traveling for the extended weekend vs. a rushed trip

One opinion: “I absolutely LOVE weddings that fall on a holiday weekend. I spent 8 yrs in New England for school and I’m from CA. When school was finished (2001) I zipped back to CA and now live in WA. I have traveled back east for all of my friends weddings and the ones that have been most memorable have been the ones over holiday weekends ….Clearly I vote YES for holiday weekend weddings” (Marissa, SouthernWeddings.com)

Cons
- Holiday Weekends are reserved for relaxing and family {we only get so many Monday’s off each year}
- Many people have long standing Holiday Weekend traditions {BBQ’s, camping, the beach, etc}
- Holiday Weekend travel can be more expensive
- It’s considered most polite for the bride & groom to offer activities and gift baskets for guests traveling from afar and this can put a major dent in the wedding budget

And from other side of camp: “While I wouldn’t go as far as to say they’re inconsiderate, I am not big on holiday wedding weekends. I’m headed to one this weekend and bummed about all the fun events I’m missing at home. If you’re truly thinking about your guests, I think any bride would lean towards a weekend that won’t be a big inconvenience to them. Except for the bride and groom’s very closest friends and family, NO ONE wants to use a holiday weekend to go to a wedding.” (Amanda from SouthernWeddings.com)

Ouch! Touchy subject. Seems like everybody’s got an immediate opinion on this one.. what’s yours?
Honeymoon Registry

Posted: Wed, 26 May 2010 20:15:34 +0000

There’s a new trend in town {well, kinda in town} and it’s got us majorly buzzing about the possibilities. It’s called “Honeymoon Registry” and it’s the coolest thing we’ve heard of in awhile… granted, we’ve been married for awhile so a free vacation sounds pretty awesome, but still. Here’s the deets:

Like most ingenious ideas, Honeymoon Registries grew out of necessity. Let’s be honest… gone are the days when the blushing bride is an 18 year old who is going straight from Mom and Dads house to setting up her own household. A majority of today’s couples are:
a) serious grown ups with careers, homes, and their own incomes
OR
b) have a home together already
OR
c) all of the above
And when you fit one of these criteria, the traditional bridal registry seems a bit out-dated and unnecessary {after all, if you really wanted that stemware at Crate & Barrel you probably already bought it for yourself!}. Hence, the necessity… what do your guests purchase for you as a token of their congratulations and well wishes??

A VACATION!!! {or bits of one}

Here’s how most work:

You {the bride & groom} begin by selecting a well-established, honeymoon travel agent {we like www.thebigday.com} and book your travel. Once you’ve done that, most will offer free registry where you can add special elements to your vacation package. For instance, you can add an upgraded suite for a night, couples massages, breakfast in bed, scuba lessons, car rental, and even help towards your airline tickets!

One thing we especially love about The Big Day registry is that they allow you to add a personalized message to your friends and family at the beginning of the registry and they in turn can leave you a message at the bottom of the registry {kinda like your facebook wall}. You can add a photo album of you and your groom, friends and family, and bridal party. And you can create a wedding website and begin a wedding blog/journal!

Click here to see a sample registry.

Or for more information and insider tips on choosing the best honeymoon registry for you click here.

Then, all you’ve gotta do is spread the word where you’re “registered” and let your friends and family show you a good time!
Put on your dancin’ shoes!

Posted: Tue, 11 May 2010 21:13:02 +0000

It’s here… wedding season has begun! And if this video doesn’t make you want to boogie then you’re just no fun.

For the rest of you… we hope to see you with your dancin’ shoes at the best Portland weddings this summer!

Solstice Video Productions

{Thank you Alana & Graham for allowing us to be part of your wildly magical day!}

Video: Solstice Video Productions
Hottest New Wedding Color: Cobalt Blue?

Posted: Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:15:46 +0000

We’re not kidding! Cobalt Blue seems to be the new “IT” color for weddings in 2010 and, actually, it’s kind of refreshing. After seasons full of “hot pink, orange, and lime green” we’re glad to see something a bit more out of the box. (And, yes, we know that green & textural is still hot in our little corner of the world but this is for those brides who prefer color!)

We do have to admit that it’s taken us awhile to wrap our heads around implementing this vivacious color so we put together a couple of inspiration boards to show that it can – and will – be done!

What do you think?