Matthew Mead’s Blog

 

 

 

 

 

We shot these in my studio several seasons ago… just looking at them gives me a lift and some hope that with longer days and a brilliant sun that flowers will return.

I can’t say that the last month has been a picnic… and while I work for those “new doors to open” I am wrapped up in several book proposals, and some very special projects that I hope will lead to a whole new way to get style to my fans.  I found the floral inspirations on a back up drive I haven’t looked at in quite some time.  It holds some timeless inspiration that I thought I might share and chat about again. 

 

 

Cookies wrap around an angel food cake and get topped with fresh berries.  A pretty faux peony to top a heart box.  Color new baskets in shades of pink using latex paints.  Colored sugar and cake candies make pretty candles.  Beets with a heart cookie cutter bring soul to a salad.  Jelly donuts become loving sentiments with confectioners’ sugar and wooden letters.  Yarn makes pom pom flowers to festoon a pink wool coat.  Pink meringue cookies get a lift from dark chocolate.  A mass of collected glass can be gathered and called into service at a moments notice for any February need.

 

 

 

 

What is your favorite Valentine idea?  How do you beat the winter blues?  Write and let me know.