An idea has been swirling around in my head lately for a new pet project. Making these bouquets out of various silk fabrics is something that has been a great exploration of techniques for me. So I want to announce that I am planning on designing a very special series of one of a kind bouquets that are inspired by iconic cities. I asked for your help on Facebook and Twitter for inspirational cities and you really delivered, thank you so much! Choosing which ones to attempt will be difficult but I can tell you that the first bouquet choice is easy for me and will be...
Seattle! This city holds many memories for me so I feel it is only fitting that it's the first one. I will be visiting Seattle again very soon for fun... no, I mean research and work. My plan is to complete one of these bouquets a month with detailed blog posts about why I chose the colors and shapes that will be featured in these pieces of silk sculpture. Also, I will be tagging all of my bouquets as "silk sculpture bouquets" so they can be found easier. I do hope that you will check in on my progress and let me know what you think. Each new city will be announced when I unveil a completed bouquet. Now let's see what I can do.
Photo Credit Stephanie Wei
Here is your sneak peek at a new collection of ring pillows coming soon to Emici Bridal. These pillows feature silk ruffles in various shades and shapes. The one above is silk satin with an ombre hand dyed dupioni ruffle topped with a gorgeous rhinestone center. One of a kind since each hand dyed ruffle will have variations. 
I can tell you that these have been really fun to plan and the days of dye stained fingers were all worth it to bring you these one of a kind ring pillows! Don't forget to stop by later and see the rest of the collection.
Here it is! Seattle is the very first bouquet in my new series of one of a kind bouquets that are inspired by iconic cities. When some people think of Seattle they may think of grey clouds and rain but not me. Seattle to me is vibrant and eclectic just like this bouquet. Full of inspiration and life coming from many different angles and yet it all comes together beautifully in a show of color and art. 
The bouquet is tied in lavender and purple dupioni silk ribbons and topped with a vintage rhinestone button. Each stem is wrapped in emerald green silk dupioni. 
Normally my bouquets feature clear rhinestones but I wanted this bouquet to be all about color. Each orange and fuchsia Catala bloom is centered with genuine freshwater pearls in orange or fuchsia and Swarovski ab crystals. The enormous teal silk bloom is also accented with peacock freshwater pearls and a gorgeous vintage brooch. 
The small lavender blooms are created out of lavender dupioni silk and hand dyed ombre silk to create a special depth within the cluster. Each one is hand cut, pressed and centered with a genuine freshwater pearl.
Of course this would not be the Seattle Bouquet without an emerald flower for the Emerald City. This boasts a bold green ab vintage rhinestone center.
The next city in this series is... Paris! I have some great ideas coming for this bouquet. I hope to see you back here for that reveal!
I am very busy in the studio for the next couple days with orders but I have to share this picture with you. This is just a small example of why I am so in love with Luly Yang Couture. I was lucky enough to be able to take a very quick trip to Seattle and had to stop by to see the display in the window that featured my Luly Blush Bouquet and ring pillows. Thrilling to say the least. This dress is so romantic it would transport any girl to a dreamland if she could just try it on.
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