PepperHarrow Feature in BH&G's Christmas Ideas Magazine
The special 2023 issue of BH&G’s Christmas Ideas Magazine is sure to inspire readers with its beautiful imagery, featuring several homes decorated beautifully, including a on our little flower farm! The story about our magical farm features our popular wreath making classes that we host each holiday season. With the talented eye for styling, design and producing direction of Krissa, the incredible writing of Ella, who brings together the story not only of a wreath making workshop, but ideas about to decorate for the holilday season, and Adam who captured the most incredible images, this talented crew knocked it out oof the ballpark with a feature that’s sure to inspire everyone this holiday season.
Evergreen Gathering
The feature starts off with a HUGE beautiful capture of the dried flowers we provide during our wreath making workshops. The use of dried flowers in seasonal wreaths is a huge compliment to our flower farming business. During the season, we make sure to specifically keep any of the flower left behind, that aren’t used in bouquets each week, or leftovers that don’t see, and hang them to dry. We’ll also grab flowers from the flower fields for drying as well. We’re especially focused on gathering flowers that are red or white, as these shades perfectly complement the traditional holiday wreath combinations!
Many of the extra dried flowers, pine cones, magnolia leaves, and other charming accents are artfully hot glued into our wreaths. When we first started making wreaths, we would meticulously tie these extra bits into the wreath itself, but we soon realized that they were often 'lost' visually within the wreath. Hence, we developed a brilliant solution by placing them on top after the wreath is made, ensuring they stay visible and immediately draw attention as highly focal elements within the decorative wreath.
Photo by Aly Carroll Photography
Nature’s Accents
We’re known for our wonderful selection of greenery to use for holiday wreaths as well, which was featured in the magazine. A few of the named, specialty greenery inclusions includes: port Orford cedar, variegated oregonia, white pine, Douglas fir, Balsam, magnolia leaves, winterberry, and lavender. This is just naming a few of some of the special sparkles we recommend for including in a seasonal wreath.
Photo by Adam Albright Courtesy of BHG’s Christmas Ideas Magazine
One of our absolute favorite parts in this beautifully captivating feature is undoubtedly the adorable presence of our daughter's darling little kitten, Kyra. Caught forever in the freeze-frame of one of the vivid images, Kyra is effortlessly perched on our dainty love seat, perfectly blending into the picturesque scene that surrounds her, radiating an unparalleled adorableness that truly melts our hearts. As we glance at the newly crafted wreaths hanging gracefully in the backdrop, Kyra truly completes the picture, enchanting our souls and leaving an indelible mark of pure joy!
“Adding a fragrant simmer pot for events helps to create a magical, festive atmosphere for guests who visit our farm during the holiday season”
Easy Simmer Pot Recipe:
5-7 Sprigs of Noble Fir Fresh Greenery
4 Sprigs of Red Cedar Greenery
1 Cup Fresh or Dried Cranberries
5 Slices of Fresh or Dried Oranges
2 Tbsp Cloves
Adding cranberry champagne cocktails or fun holiday mimosas has proven to be a delightful enhancement for our wreath making workshops. These light libations not only infuse a festive ambiance into the atmosphere but also help our attendees relax and allow their creative juices to flow freely. To complement the cocktails, we offer an array of delectable treats such as indulgent chocolates, irresistible cookies, and a charming charcuterie wreath specially crafted by our talented friend Wendy from Get on Board DSM.
Each bite of these mouthwatering treats adds an extra layer of decadence, perfectly complementing the refreshing sip of the cocktails. Together, these delightful additions create a truly immersive and indulgent experience for all who join us, leaving lasting memories of laughter, creativity.
PHoto by Adam Albright Couresty of BHG’s Christmas Ideas Magazine
Hot Cocoa Station
Guests love to have a warm, drink in hand from our hot cocoa bar setup with all the fixings for a great cup of hot cocoa. Included are homemade marshmallows, and pretty, decorated snowflake cookies from Deanne at Cake DSM.
We hope you all had a chance to snag a copy of this beautiful feature before it leaves newsstands. The pages were filled with jaw-dropping decorating ideas, helpful tips, and clever tricks to elevate your holiday decor. From stunning wreaths to charming tablescapes, there was something for everyone to find inspiration in. Trust us when we say that this issue is well worth buying for some much-needed holiday decorating inspiration!
As always, we are incredibly grateful for your continued support of our little flower farm. Your enthusiasm keeps us motivated to bring you the best content possible. Our biggest hope is that you are not only inspired by these ideas but also encouraged to put your own spin on them. Whether it's creating your own wreaths or hosting your own intimate workshops with loved ones, we want you to experience the joy of creating beautiful decorations that reflect your unique style. So go ahead, let your creativity bloom and spread the holiday cheer in your own special way!
XX Jenn and Adam
