Are We Placing Enough Value On Fresh Flowers?
Posted on October 6, 2010 Today’s insightful installation is by Holly Chapple. I have been hesitant to discuss the potential flower crisis that seems to be looming. All of my weddings this year have gone off perfectly but in truth I have been begging for product. Something is definitely happening in the flower industry. Just […]
What is REALLY Going On…Down On the Farm?
Posted on October 5, 2010 Today’s insightful installation is by Bill Shodowski of dvfloralgroup.com I’ve used the newsletter in the past to give you a glimpse of what is going on “down on the farm” when it comes to production and weather related issues. This week we will break from tradition and talk about an […]
Bouquets: A Year of Flowers for the Bride
Holy Smokes – I found the cheapest floral design book yet! ONE CENT! Geezz… I do own this book, it’s a nice one. Bouquets: A Year of Flowers for the Bride I have a new hobby, searching for the cheapest design books on Amazon. 😉 Hope everyone has a great Saturday!
Bouquets with Personality by Lucinda Rooney
The other day I was perusing Amazon.com for the latest in design books and I came across this book: Bouquets with Personality by Lucinda Rooney. At first I was convinced there was a typo with the price – $2.99!! I bought that book in an instant, figuring that if I didn’t care for it I’m […]
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 […]