Lost Sheep Ministry

 

When we went to the Lost Sheep Ministry’s Under the Bridge on Valentine’s Day we had no idea the effect it would have on every single member of the LFFD team.
We each came back with our hearts and eyes wide open. While under the bridge we saw first hand the need for jackets, socks and shoes…Something we take for granted everyday. We sit there and look at our shoes trying to decide which ones to wear… when here someone is asking for one pair of shoes so they are not walking barefoot on the rocks.


The Lost Sheep Ministry has a food truck set up so these men and women could get a hot fresh meal, a dental and medical outreach truck and even a shower truck. Seeing all of this put everything we had going on in our lives on hold. None of that mattered and after many prayers and discussions at work, the girls and guys at LFFD want to do more.




   



















We have plans to go downtown each month and take items that are in need to the Lost Sheep Ministry.  We are sharing this because we want to extend this opportunity to each and every one of you. Spring is coming which means it will be time to clean out the closet… we are going to have a box set up here at Lisa Foster Floral Design and if you have any gently used clothing items or shoes you are needing to get rid of please bring it by here. (See list below of what is needed). We want to help these men and women who are just down on their luck. We want to show them love and compassion. God has laid this on our hearts and we want to help in anyway we can!

If you have any questions or want to help out more you can call us at 865-951-0660 or contact the Lost Sheep Ministry directly at 865.688.9636.
If you do not have any items to donate or don’t have the time to come out you are more than welcome to make a monetary donation to the Lost Sheep Ministry here http://lostsheepministry.org/donate/



For more information about the Lost Sheep Ministry visit their website at http://lostsheepministry.org/

Clothing needed for both ladies and men:

    •    Blue jeans
    •    Other casual pants
    •    T-shirts
    •    Ladies tops
    •    Sweat shirts
    •    Casual men’s shirts
    •    New underwear
    •    Socks
    •    Tennis shoes – Boots
    •    Flip flops
    •    Backpacks

Knoxville Winter Weddings - Lisa Foster Floral Design

In honor of having a snow covered Knoxville. Lisa Foster Floral Design is taking this opportunity to share some recent winter wedding pictures. As a Knoxville florist we don't see many snowy weddings but we love it, when it hits! Many winter weddings usually have all white florals with touches of evergreen or other greens mixed in. What a perfect way to show off crisp wintery whites! This winter season has brought us some really lovely winter bouquets. 

Knoxville Florist - Winter Wedding 

Knoxville Florist - Winter Wedding Bouquet 

Winter Bouquet 

Traditional wedding florals usually involve whites and ivory flowers. When it comes to WINTERY wedding flowers there are a few things that can be added to take it over the top.

Winter Bridal Bouquet - Evergreens 

 Using evergreens really makes bouquets for winter weddings to a different level! Evergreens are beautiful, long-lasting, and smell fantastic. We've even used greens from our brides yards or family trees... it helps to add a touch of sentiment to the weddings.

December Wedding - Winter Bridesmaid Bouquet

We love the use of navy blue, gray and pops of green in these bouquets. 

Baby's Breath Bouquets - Bridesmaids bouquets 

Something that has been very popular this year has been the use of all baby's breath in bouquets. This inexpensive filler flower when used in abundance really looks elegant, soft and whimsical. This December wedding had all baby's breath for the bridesmaids. With the fur shrugs the Lisa Foster Floral Design team thought this was totally glam! We just love it!

Gray Berries - Dusty Miller - Winter Wedding

One trend in bridal bouquets and weddings in general is the color gray. Brides have been using this color as their bridesmaids dresses, table linens and suites for the men. It's a great neutral color and the sky is the limit for color combinations based off of gray. (gray and yellows, gray and pink, gray and green and navy...etc.)

Winter Wedding - Knoxville Tn - Baby's Breath Bouquets

 With using all baby's breath for the bridesmaids this bride was able to splurge on her bouquet with adding anemones.

Blush Colored Bouquets - Winter Biltmore Wedding

We were fortunate enough to do a winter wedding at the Biltmore estate in December of 2012. It was a small intimate affair with close family and friends. What a magical place to get married! Knoxville winter weddings are wonderful. We love them and love our brides.