August 01, 2024
Whether you are looking for the perfect complement to your dinner, a refreshing drink with fresh ingredients, or a splash of color at your next event, berries could be just what you are looking for. It is hard to argue with the versatility of such fleshy fruits. With their great taste and eye-catching colors, it’s the time of year to celebrate the sunshine and the longer days with these berrylicious ideas.
Berry Picking
Northern Michigan boasts some of the best summertime weather that is perfect for berry picking. During berry season, getting outside with friends and family can mean spending time picking everything from strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and many more. Whether in the wild or on a farm, fresh summer berries will have your tastebuds dancing all season long.
Berries and BBQ
There are a lot of famous duos, including cheese and wine, peanut butter and jelly, and ice cream with hot fudge. However, one of the duos that should not be ignored this summer is berries and BBQ. The smoky flavors of your favorite chicken, pork, or beef dish can rise to the next level with a fresh and sweet berry sauce made with your favorite little berry.
If you’re ready to take your BBQ up another notch, look no further than the older sibling of the berry. There are many fruits that can be put right on the grill grates to enhance their own natural flavors. Pineapple, watermelon, apples, and many other fruits gain a beautifully savory flavor when exposed to the heat and smoke from a summer grill. Grilled fruit can make a bright side dish for your favorite grilled foods.
Not Just for Eating
Even though berries and fruits are delicious, they also invoke bright and cheerful feelings with their colors and symbol of freshness. With vibrant berries and fruits, you can elevate your next event with nature. Just like freshly arranged flowers, colorful fruits and berries curated into the right design bring with them the perfect seasonal complement to create a lasting memory.
Designing the perfect summer wedding reception can start with a freshly designed berry-inspired drink. Complement this with berry-inspired name card holders or fruit-filled centerpieces that are as unique as they are beautiful. We can design your wedding centerpieces, bouquets, and boutonnieres in just the way you imagine to make a statement that adds stylish sophistication to your special day.
Your berry-themed decor isn’t just for formal events. From lemonade served from a watermelon at your summer kick-off BBQ to pineapple centerpieces at your next luau-themed gathering, the ways in which fruits and berries can elevate your event are endless.
Make This Summer Berrylicious with Flower Works
At Flower Works, we know that the best arrangements start with the freshest components. Nothing represents the summer season more than garden-picked or wild fruits and berries. Whether you are looking for the next idea for your BBQ or have an event coming up you want to put a unique twist on, our team can help create timelessly elegant arrangements. Contact us today, and we can help you celebrate this summer with your favorite fruits and berries.
November 30, 2024
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Ready to embrace a hygge-filled winter? Share your floral arrangements and cozy corners on social media, tagging Flower Works (@flowerworksmqt) to connect with others who love hygge-inspired decor. Discover the season’s best blooms and start filling your home with the colors, scents, and textures that make winter in the UP a season of comfort and joy.
October 28, 2024
The end of the month of October brings the celebration of Halloween, but it also is the time of year to celebrate the Mexican holiday, Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. Beautiful floral arrangements called ofrendas (or offerings) are made for this special day. You can make your own ofrendas with these five flowers to create a meaningful and beautiful arrangement.
October 14, 2024
This season is all about dark and moody hues that give a spooky look to floral arrangements. Colors such as purple, maroon, black, or dark blue hues give a different twist to a dark and moody arrangement. You can then add other pops of color, such as different shades of red, oranges, and even yellows.