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What’s Original?

Posted on September 28, 2010 When I first started in floral design my mentor said to me – nothing is original, it’s all be done before. I was startled my the comment and as a young and impressionable designer I really took the comment to heart and have thought about it often. Lately when I’m […]

Let’s Be Realistic — The cost of flowers

Originally Posted on September 22, 2010 Photo shoots have become all the rage this year, talented people joining forces to create a look and then have it published on websites. I think this is all great, I love the creativity, the inspiration, the fresh ideas. I appreciate all the wedding blogs that show these beautiful and […]

Let Me Clarify – You Can Always Get It Cheaper…

The following article was written by Sasha Souza. Thank you Sasha for clarifying why designers and floral designs cost what they do. For more information please visit Sasha’s blog: Sparkliatti There’s one thing that I definitely know in life and that is you can always buy something cheaper – telephone service, flights, cars, office supplies, […]

In My Honest Opinion :: DIY Brides…(With a little help!) by Laura Daluga

DIY Brides… (With a little help!)  We’ve all by now noticed a rise in the trend of the dreaded DIY Bride and her DIY Wedding. Now before you “boo” me, let me first congratulate all these women for taking all that responsibility onto themselves. Gone, for now, are the days of the Mega wedding planner […]

In my honest opinion – Order Gatherers, by Laura Daluga

Today’s insightful installation of In My Honest Opinion was submitted by the lovely, Laura Daluga, a fourth generation floral designer living in Chicago.   Order Gatherers Yes, order gatherers (they need not be named) are the bane of most retail florists existence. For four generations my family has been selling flowers. For two, we have been making […]