Ladies who Lunch

I recently did a ladies' afternoon tea for a Seattle Symphony donor event. Instead of vases I used cups and saucers, milk jugs, sugar pots and teapots. I kept the palette bright in keeping with the joyful theme of the event and the average age of the guests (70+) and I even made two "floral cakes" out of some gorgeous carnations.

A nice note from Marita Sheeran, Major Gifts Officer -

The flowers were a smashing success and the Founders Room looked beautiful and so different than last year’s Spring Recital Event. The centerpieces went to guests at each table whose birthday was closest to today. They loved bringing home such bright colors and everyone talked about how talented you are!

* All photographs courtesty of Ben Van Houten at Van Houten Photography*