Paulie Antiques Mother's Day design

 My friend commissioned me to make an arrangement for her lovely mother for Mother's Day and I got so excited! When she requested baby's breath I knew it was going to be a tad challenging with my "style" but I knew I could pull it off in a colorful and eclectic fashion. I can't wait to see the peach Gladiolas bloom because they are so fresh in these photos that you can barely tell they're going to bloom! It was a lot of fun making this arrangement! XO

love, polly

Outfit: She's got the Right

Lilacs are growing absolutely EVERYWHERE in Chicago right now and I can't stop snipping away at them and taking them home to put in water and give to neighbors and friends. They fill my studio with such a fresh wonderful scent that instantly enlightens my mood. I spotted these particular lilacs on a bush earlier this week and happened to have my clippers on me today because I was walking home from work (designing floral centerpieces).  It's convenient to already have your tools with you.. haha! These white and purple lilacs are so lust-worthy! I actually haven't seen these before this year! XO. Here is another post of me wearing this same dress!

 Outfit details: Heels and tights: American Apparel

Dress: Vintage, bought from Adrienne Weber

Hat: vintage, my mother's

Bow: H Mart

Pink blazer: Salvation Army

Happy Spring!

love, polly

Outfit: Lady Lilac

 WOW... I am so incredibly obsessed with lilacs this year! It's a new obsession for me as there is a very large lilac bush not far from my studio. I always walk to the bush with my sheers and a couple of bags to harvest some lilac blooms. Alas, lilac season is almost over! The stems are so thick and woody and they always drink a bunch of water. They don't last long before wilting, but they have the most fragrant smell and beautiful purple blooms! What flower is your favorite?

Outfit Deatils: Skirt, heels, train case, blouse & gloves- vintage and thrifted

socks and hat- American Apparel

love, polly