November 29, 2011

Berries, pods and sticks


Tis the season for texture. Ilex berries, leucadendron pods, huck, dogwood, lichen, and eucalyptus pods are just a few of the choices available now. While the summer floral bounty is behind us now, winter is no less interesting!

November 22, 2011

Fern Terrariums


We’re having tons of fun making fern terrariums this fall.  Angel vine, moss, lichen, and rock add interest to these little woodland gardens. They come in all different sizes and make a sweet gift for the office or home.

October 28, 2011

About Flowers: Orchid types


Striking and bold, or demure and graceful, there are endless orchid varieties to choose from. Here's just a few of our favorites. Top Row left to right: Cymbidium orchid, Oncidium orchid. Center: Zygopetalum orchid. Bottom: Paphiopedilum commonly known as the Lady Slipper Orchid.

October 19, 2011

Welcoming Fall


Fall is upon us and we’re ready to embrace its rich palette. A traditional long and low centerpiece is shown here is bursting with fall color and texture. Pepperberry, smokebush, lotus pods, celosia, roses, orchids and gerbera were used in this vibrant mix.

October 4, 2011

Our New NW location


Have you checked us out yet? It may not say Sammy's outside (we're working on that), but it is all Sammy's inside! We just love our new space on Glisan and 23rd, we know you will love it too! Stop by and say "hi!" We're looking forward to seeing you soon.

September 22, 2011

Big and beautiful

If you stopped by the Pearl location a few weeks ago, you may have seen the explosion of beautiful pinks, whites, greens and accents of icy blue (succulents!) Just a few of the gorgeous arrangements are shown below: large and small ceremony arrangements, table arrangements, mantle arrangement, chair backs and rehearsal arrangements.

September 15, 2011

Summer wedding color



The heatwave continues. Shown here is a spicy summer wedding using hot oranges, reds and yellows. The bridesmaid bouquets included a classic mix of dahlias, roses, and freesia. The bridal bouquet included mini sunflowers, roses, dahlias, mini calla, and ranunculus.