In Vermont by the 3rd week in October our wonderful autumn in the mountains is fading fast. The reds, yellows, oranges, greens, and ambers are muted and somewhat monochromatic in the landscape – the leaves take on a “salmony/tea-stained” hue – but this is the perfect opportunity to create a sweet and romantic bouquet. My latest bouquet was for a dear friend who re-discovered her childhood sweetheart at age 60! And now they are going to really be living the “happily ever after” fairy tale love story.
This palette is perfect for late fall- pinks, creams, oranges, whites, and a touch of green. Baby roses, tulips, ranunculous, Victorian stock, and the last of the dahlias picked that very morning from my garden in vibrant shades of fuchsia and burgundy made this bouquet stand out against the changing natural backdrop. The final touch of double faced satin gold/amber ribbon mixed with a sheer girly pink gave the arrangement the romance that it deserved. 
