Skamania Lodge Wedding Show

We recently attended the wedding show at Skamania Lodge in Stevenson. As always, it was a fun and successful event, and we love the opportunity to connect with brides-to-be and other vendors from the region.

It's also a perfect occasion to showcase new ideas we come up with at the shop. In addition to our table and bouquets, Lucy puts together several tables to display centerpiece, place setting, and linen ideas--all of which we can help brides with during their wedding consultation.

This table featured a round of wood--trés Pacific Northwest--used as a guest placeholder. It's rustic, it's easy, and it's unique.

We'll be featuring more wedding ideas from the show, so stay tuned!

Luxe Mountain Weddings, Featuring The Gorge

Last week, we talked about how the Gorge is growing in popularity as a wedding destination for brides and grooms from all over the country. The premiere issue of the newly launched Luxe Mountain Weddings magazine featured a Gorge wedding called "Pretty in Pink". Here is a shot of the cover:

Lucy did the beautiful pink flowers for the wedding, the stunning photos can be seen on photographer Kimberly Kay's website.

Here are a few shots of the magazine spread:

Visit Luxe Mountain Magazine  online, or stop by the shop to see the issue we have here! It's a beautiful magazine, and we are honored to be featured!

January Happenings

We've been at it again! Painting things white and rearranging the store--why not, we say? We are pretty confident that white is where it's at this year; for us, it's Benjamin Moore's White Dove. It's a keeper.

Before we know it, wedding season will be in full swing around here, so we're getting the store ready. 

Fresh and clean, this newly painted bookcase is part of our recently spruced-up area for wedding consultations.

Last fall, we painted an old door with chalkboard paint. It makes a great menu for our wedding services Menu!

Mari Bliss Boutique has a lot to offer when it comes to wedding planning!

Hood River was featured as a wedding destination in Luxe Mountain Magazine! 

Hood River and the surrounding area is an increasingly popular wedding destination with brides and grooms from all over the country. We are proud to be a one-stop shop for all of your wedding planning needs! 

We are excited for the upcoming wedding season in the Gorge. From flowers by Lucy's Informal Flowers to coordinator Mari-Beth Guenther of Gorge Events, and every detail in between from Mari Bliss Boutique, we can help you plan your big day from start to finish. If you're getting married in the Gorge, contact us to schedule a consultation in our store!

New Year, New Plants!

In honor of the new year, bring some new life into your home! With the right pot, basket, or container plants add to any decor, help purify the air, and provide us with a little nature nurturing.

The Phalaenopsis orchid is always a looker! With proper care, blooms last for months.

We always have small succulents and tropicals in stock, great grouped together or solitary in a flashy silver pot!

With stunning foliage and exotic blooms, Cyclamen look great in any room. 

Succulents in glass dishes - very chic!

Another view.

Anthirium bring a tropical vibe.

January is the perfect time to expand your collection of indoor plants! Lucy has several varieties in stock, with lots of fun containers to choose from and local Dirt Hugger Compost for repotting. 

Out With the Old, In With the New!

Before you put all of your christmas ornaments and holiday decor away for the season, stop by the shop and check out our Holiday Sale! Lucy's Informal Flowers and Mari Bliss Boutique has slashed prices on all christmas ornaments and more to make room for more fun stuff in 2012. All holiday will be half off until it's gone!

We're open from 10 am - 3 pm tomorrow, New Year's Eve! Poke around the store and grab a wrap of flowers, potted plant, or fabulous candle for your New Year's party host (even if it's you!).

At the Last Minute.

There is still time for shopping, and we have lots of ideas for last minute gifts.

Besides ornaments, sugar plum fairies and other Christmas cheer, we have plants, flowers, candles, Caldrea lotions and soaps. Come by and say hi on this Christmas Eve!

A Little Pampering.

Whether you're looking for a gift for a loved one, or simply just want to treat yourself after all the holiday hustle and bustle, Mari Bliss Boutique has plenty of products for pampering in stock!

From fizzy bath products to candles and soaps, we have what you need to fill a stocking and the tub for a relaxing gift!

Bath cupcakes look and smell delicious! 

It's ok if all you want for Christmas is a double martini. This glass is perfect for a cocktail in the bath.

 Lots of great stocking stuffers and fun gifts for pampering your friends, or yourself. Come on in and say hi this week!