LUXE B PAMPAS GRASS

So things have slightly changed since my younger years (aka my 20’s) when I would go to Vegas. It was a place I’d frequent often with my friends for a weekend getaway. My trips were about where I could find the cheapest drinks,  where do girls get in for free, and who had the best pool parties on the strip?

Every month, we curate these very fast content trips where we focus on product branding and photos. This time we had the opportunity to align the content with some of the best things I’ve ever done in Las Vegas. Things have slightly changed since my younger years and it’s now important for me to find places when I travel where I can eat healthy, be productive & get my sweat on and also be able to enjoy the beautiful outdoors.

My sister joined me on this trip (Jeanine)  and one thing we like to do is chase the perfect sunrise/sunset.  It truly is worth getting up at the crack of dawn to catch these moments. Vinny, my photographer, is an adventurous soul like myself and he suggested we check out the Valley of Fire. It’s a state park located roughly one hour from Las Vegas. It truly is an absolutely breathtaking landscape and we arrived at sunset and realized we needed to come back the next morning to enjoy more time! 

So we got up at 4:00 am the next morning so we could arrive for the sunrise. Let me tell you, it was worth it! Driving in at dusk was spectacular! The colours of the red sandstone and Aztec sandstone reflecting on the morning sun was unlike anything I’d ever seen. We shot some magnificent content and rewarded ourselves with a hike to the fire wave.  It’s only about a 1.5 mile hike into one of the most mesmerizing places I’ve ever seen. Bring water! It’s 100% worth it!

One of our evenings we took a little drive to Seven Magic Mountains which is a public art installation in the desert located about 15 miles south of Las Vegas. We first arrived at 5 :00 pm and it was filled with people taking selfies! Lol! We were overwhelmed with the amount of people and made a decision to come back the next day for the sunrise.

The next morning, it was like our own private canvas. We couldn’t get over how beautiful it was and how the sun reflected through the art.  Plus we loved the pink that matched luxe b pampas aesthetic!

Located in that part of the desert you will find Joshua trees. Just a step away from Seven Magic Mountains, we found some of the most beautiful desert plants and we had to stop for this shot! 

Please watch our full video below to see the full behind the scenes!

I started this company because I love design influenced by nature. Growing up in Nova Scotia you are surrounded by beautiful landscapes. These landscapes give you so much inspiration. After leaving Nova Scotia, I moved to the states and spent almost 10 years residing in the beautiful state of California! Recently I started thinking about things in nature that inspire me and a lot of things came to mind.  The colour of a sunset, the way the light reflects on the sand, the flowers that grow seasonally, the way the seagrass reflects in the morning sunlight, the way the ocean has so many different hues throughout the day depending on the weather or sunlight of that day. I remember seeing pampas for the first time and thinking wow, it’s so beautiful yet simple and it’s a way to bring that natural design element into the home. That being said, I wanted to talk to you about some of my favourite natural forms of pampas:

Bunny tails in their natural form are perfect for small tabletop arrangements. I recommend two bundles to get that desired fullness. 

Rabbit Tails are our newest addition to our pampas family. They give that rustic element to any design feature in the home.

Type 5 natural: I absolutely do adore this type of pampas.  This pampas has stunning natural tones and the colours are very versatile depending on where you have it staged. Sometimes type 5 natural pampas will pick up gray tones or even beautiful jewel tones such as ruby or garnet. It looks great in small vases!

Type 1( in the natural gray tone): The more I display this one, the more I love it. Type 1 bleached white will always be a fan favourite for our pampas lovers! I do highly recommend this particular type as it adds a beautiful design element to any room, especially for people who love adding gray design features to a room!

Type 2 & Type 2 small in its natural form has beautiful gray tones! I love the way these droop and settle in a vase. The plumes are very full.

Type 6 in its natural form has gorgeous brown tones. It’s very feather-like. The brassy colour also has hues of gold, brown and white.

Type 6: Nude but some mistake it for being white because it has hues of blond that do come out and also sometimes it does have hues of light gray.

Type 6 Small: Still has the same beautiful hues as it’s larger form. This variation is wonderful for tabletop arrangements. It looks great mixed with our other natural pampas variations that we have. I personally love blending 3 stems of type 6 small with some bunny tails, 3 stems of type 2 small and some type 5 natural. The variety of textures can be mesmerizing together. Type 6 simple on it’s own is perfect for minimalist home decor, especially for those who love boho design! 

This article is for those pampas lovers looking to impress on a budget at your next featured event! Whether it’s a small intimate gathering such as a baby shower, Mother’s Day brunch, Valentine’s Day gathering or an Easter styling for the home! Here’s how to achieve that gorgeous look for any event: 

Do you want accents of florals but need to keep the budget low? Here are some inspirations I’ve put together for you!

What you will need,  First these cute vases available on amazon prime, (order here ). 

Secondary some of your favourite pampas, bunny tails and rabbits tails.

Here is what we used : 

Type 2-Small  ( Light Pink or Bleach White ) See Here 

White and Pink Rabbit Tails  See Here

Pink Bunny Tails See Here

 We used 1 stem from the type 2-small order ( 1 order comes with 3 stems ) and broke little pieces for these accent vases and the remaining two stems we will style in another larger vase, two looks in 1 order which is a bonus. We also had leftover Bunny tails and Rabbit tails to style in another vase. 

We love we were able to use minimal product and capture different looks, with all the different shades of pink & different textures that embody that wow pampas grass look (without breaking the bank). 

For a Wedding, I would suggest the exact same steps but more natural and white pampas. For more information you can watch our styling video below!

Hello to all my friends interested in having Pampas grass in their wedding or large event.  Launching February 1st, we are giving the opportunity for people hosting weddings or large events to take advantage of some discount savings on pampas.

We will soon be moving into high peak season for weddings/ events and we wanted to give an incentive for you, by having your order in our queue in advance to secure availability of the Pampas you desire. Also, it will give us the opportunity to offer you a discount for placing these larger orders. 

Based on our experience with season 2019, we had to turn away a lot of brides, grooms and events due to lack of availability of certain variations of pampas. The high demand for Pampas is rapidly growing and we predict that 2020 will have triple the demand. Pampas is currently the number one trending floral design for weddings and events.

Here’s how the incentive program will work:

Place an order valued at $500-$750,  placed 8 weeks in advance and you will receive 15% off.

Place an order valued at  $750+, placed 8 weeks in advance and you will receive 20% off.

Please feel free to reach out to info@luxebpampasgrass.com, I’d be happy to help with making this a stress free event for any occasion! 

Madeleine MacKenzie

Anybody who is planning a wedding will know the importance of combining modern trends but keeping a sense of individualism. Pampas grass as a wedding decoration could be described as a hippy elegance. Others would say this decoration is a natural beauty that fits in with all themes.

Pampas grass, or Cortaderia selloana, has a long stem and a bushy head. This grass is native to South America and can grow up to 3 meters tall. Although it reached its popularity in the 70s, it is becoming more and more popular as a wedding decoration. Pampas grass has an off white colour that with work with any bridal gown and colour scheme.

We are going to look at 15 ways you can incorporate Pampas grass into your wedding. We will include some images of the Pampas grass in action so you can see just how marvellous this part can be. 

The Altar

Photographer: https://www.instagram.com/shleeeeeeeeee/?hl=en
Bride: https://www.instagram.com/whitshaee/

If you take a look at the above picture, you will see how simply beautiful Pampas grass looks behind the bride and groom. It can be cut short or left tall, you can also include other rustic flowers that will match the bride’s bouquet. 

Photographer: https://www.instagram.com/brittanymacleodphotography/
Bride: https://www.instagram.com/brennamcorrigan/

An alternative to Pampas grass on either side of the altar, you could choose to have a ring on the ground where the bride and groom can stand in the middle. It‘s certainly a symbolic way to tie the knot

If you prefer not to have an altar, you could opt for an arch. As this requires more Pampas grass, it is worth integrating other flowers or objects for colour. The white grass flows beautifully in an arch.

Photographer: https://www.instagram.com/KobyBrown/

4. Indoor or Outdoor

When you look at Pampas grass you might assume that it is quite fragile. On the contrary, despite its light appearance, it holds its form well and will not upset an outdoors wedding. Many enjoy the gentle flow of the grass on a breezy day. Check out the below pictures for amazing ways to use the Pampas grass outside.  

Photographer: https://www.instagram.com/whiteonblackstudio/
Wedding planner https://www.instagram.com/juliaandevita/

Decorations for Pews

If you are looking for a dramatic entrance to the church or blessing ceremony, Pampas grass will provide the right look. The great thing is that it can be left whole or trimmed down to provide just the wow factor you want. 

Photographer: https://www.instagram.com/luxandember/
Bride: https://www.instagram.com/chelseyled/

The Bride

There are so many options for a bride‘s bouquet. As we mentioned before, this busy grass has a neutral tone so it won’t contradict the colour scheme chosen. What it can do it add depth or width to a bouquet, depending on what suits the style of the dress. As you can see below you can get the perfect balance between a traditional bouquet with a stem of Pampas grass to elevate the style.

Photographer: https://www.instagram.com/lighthousephotography_gr/
Wedding planner: https://www.instagram.com/juliaandevita/

Hey everyone!  Check out the behind the scenes footage of our first remote shoot for LUXE B PAMPAS GRASS. 

We air bnb’d the most perfect, little bohemian cottage set in the middle of the Mojave Desert and this beautiful landscape made the perfect canvas to shoot our plumes.

This sun-drenched desert is so aesthetically appealing to the eye, we had a blast shooting here as it’s just so damn beautiful!

Type 1 is the most luxurious of our pampas grass. It gives that feather-like appeal. Type 2 can be bought in a few different variations. Showcased in this video you see type 2 bleach and type 2 natural. This variation is truly stunning featured in weddings. We have seen our type 2 displayed in wedding archways and it really does give that wow factor!

They really do compliment each other and styled together, they make an impressive boho vibe arrangement!