working with other boss ladies

When a mother who works in the interior design field puts together her daughter's wedding, it's headed in an amazing trajectory.  Cherry of The Longoria Collection was a hands on creative that we absolutely loved collaborating with.  To see her mull over every detail made me have such an appreciation for all creatives.  I forget how we work, as I am always in the thick of it all.  Thank you Cherry for your trust, creating your vision was a blast.  Hands down on of my favorite intimate weddings we have created in a while.

Here are some cell phone shots, as I just can't wait for the professional ones! But when those do come, you'll find them in our Gallery page, so keep an eye out! 

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let's get woo woo

When I worked at my last "job" in a cute little flower shop over 9 years ago, I knew I wanted to start my own business.  Not because I REALLY wanted to, but because where I wanted to work, didn't exist.  So I created it.

During that time at the last flower shop, there was this gorgeous woman who frequented the shop. She was intelligent, fierce, decisive and carried herself like a queen. I was immediately drawn to her. She questioned my motivation to be working at a low level paying job with a VERY difficult boss. As perplexing it was at the time, as my boss was beyond manageable, I explained my motivation and she got it.  

After that point, she motivated me with kind, but firm words. She told me I could do it, and I believed her. 

That was over 9 years ago, at least that's my best estimated guess. This past Spring I met with a bride, her mom and the event planner.  I for a moment recognized the mom (Ms. Kaldis), but what you don't know is that I have a horrible tendency to think I know someone that I really don't.  After MANY embarrassing moments, I've given up on the idea that I "recognize" anyone.

In our last meeting to review everything, Ms. Kaldis mentioned that she lived in the community directly next to the flower shop I used to work in. So I quickly mentioned if she ever went to that flower shop.  After a few words, it was confirmed, it was her.  I could have cried, shouted, and just died right there out of sheer joy.  The stars aligned.

This is what we created for her gorgeous daughter, Alex's wedding.

some recent goodies

There are those clients that allow us to fill there homes with the most fresh, seasonal blooms with out restrictions. Even though we wish all clients would allow us to do this, I understand the limitations we create through desiring certain color schemes/themes to achieve a particular aesthetic.  

But when we get to choose, without restriction or expectation, it's like putting a kid in a candy store.  You are so excited, you don't even know where to begin.  I enjoy every second!! 

Here are some recent creations in flowers and photography...

Keep creating!!! 

interested in floral & event design

We often get questions about our business, how we started, how can someone learn design, what's the path to success.  It feels almost impossible to describe.  There are so many paths, so much to learn, so many routes to take.  And as thorough as we can be, describing the last twelve years can be overwhelming. 

This is the first article that I have found that does a wonderful job with skimming the surface of what we do...

My thoughts; Be passionate. Learn every little thing there is to learn, and then every day do it better than the last. Be nice, and more kind than you every really want to be. Build a reputation and skill that is irresistible.  Don't worry about being the business owner, it's not everyone's calling.  Find the company that you have obsessed over, and join their team, and then make it that much better by adding yourself.  Find co-workers that make the team worthy of working weekends with, laugh with and more importantly, grow with.

we are as good as our product

We are obsessed with flowers, literally everything about flowers makes us happy.  And without fail, one of the best parts is when different seasons bring it's respective blooms. It feels like Christmas.  

 And as excited as all of us are, there is a weird apprehension in discussing varieties as we do not promise flowers under any circumstances.  Mother Nature can be pretty tricky to work with, through the 12 years I have been in the business, I have learned the hard way, that you sell a design concept not a flower.  A very small percentage of flowers grow in a weather controlled green houses. Only these can be predicted, but as you can image these are the pricy ones. So all the other rock star flowers are much more unpredictable and create a situation that is not inviting to promising our client that variety. 

Nonetheless, we love new arrivals, and I will try my hardest to share more of them as much as I can.  Today's little rockstar is Hydrangea TarDiva, they come from Wisconsin.  They have a short growing season, but the little time they are around they truly make their presence known. At about $10 dollars a stem, they get pricey, but we believe they are the perfect touch to a romantic bouquet or even the perfect centerpiece.