Every now and then, I get the chance to help my friend Pierre with his work as a prop stylist. The most recent assignment was a catalogue shoot for Cabi's new catalogue.

I had to make a giant bow for a wreath - about 4' across. Ever try to find oversized ribbon? The choices are grim.

Solution: buy gorgeous 3" ribbon and sew it together. I lucked out with this two sided gold/silver ribbon from Stats in Pasadena. I sewed together 3 strips  to form each petal of the bow and again for the tails. The bow petals were just pinned together so they could be mushed around. I think it looks great!