A fresh start……

The New Year always brings new resolutions. Mine is to make time to write more and keep you updated on all of the things we are doing. It is so important to continually look for inspiration and find new products to keep things fresh.

January is off to a great start for Soiree. We are heading to The Special Event Show in L.A. to get inspired and see what other designers in other parts of the country/world are doing. Some of my very own ‘idols’ will be speaking and to see them in action should make for a great week.

I can’t wait to tell you all about it when we return.

Happy New Year!

Dawn

What is the old saying about March? In like a lion, out like a lamb? I think it has been the other way around. The girls and I went to Philly to see the amazing designs put together by landscapers, designers, judged entries by garden clubs, etc. It is amazing to see how landscape and floral designers can use the same materials and end up with such different results. Truly inspiring. There was a lot of color this year. Green and pink with some chocolate accents still lead the pack, but blue and yellow are coming on strong. The blue color scheme is interesting to me. Obviously, it is driven by the latest fashion trend. But in reality, there are only so many ‘true blue’ flowers. It takes some creativity to continually use blue tweedia and hydrangea and have them look different. That is why going to the show is so great. It reminds me it can be done!

November 1, 2005

I guess I have to finally admit summer has slipped away and fall is here. We had a wedding in the city last weekend and the weather suited our flowers. It was a crisp, chilly day, and our fall color palette blended in with the leaves in Central Park. Sweet gum, bronze amaranthus, peach dahlias, hydrangeas from Ecuador and Holland, pale yellow stock (so fragrant!), red and yellow ranunculas, and seasonal berries all graced the ballroom at The Essex House. As we move towards the season of thanks and giving, the flowers in the flower market are alive with brilliant colors and lots of texture. I am so lucky to do a job I love. Our couple this last weekend was like many of our couples we work with. They become a part of the Soiree family, and on their wedding day, I feel like I am sending them off to college. I look forward to ‘adopting new kids’ as we book our weekends for 2006 weddings. Our summer is almost full, so don’t hesitate to contact us. We would love to be a part of your special day.
Cheers!