We are having the BEST summer. Our brides have been fantastic, our cocktail parties have certainly had hostesses-with-the-mostest, and we just realized it’s the middle of August. Where has summer gone? As we gear up for a busy fall season, we just wanted to give a gentle reminder that 2008 is filling up quickly. If… Keep Reading
A Passion for Fashion!!!!!
This is our third year participating in a fashion shoot produced by Claudia Kronenberg Photography. This year was nothing short of fabulous! I thought it would be fun to share a few photos from the day. We had two definite themes – the forest and the beach. All of the vendors involved always have a… Keep Reading
Rene van Rems – Designer extraordinaire
I had the pleasure of attending a design lecture by the renowned Rene van Rems (an incredibly talented dutch designer for those of you who aren’t familiar with him). He is truly inspired by nature and has a more organic approach to his design style. His stories from doing more than 1,000 weddings were inspirational… Keep Reading
Susan G Komen – Build for a Cure
Pink Martini Night! We are honored and delighted to be a part of this big evening! What is it? Build for a Cure event by the Susan G Komen Foundation. Mark your calendars for an evening of amazing food, rubbing elbows with celebrities, bidding on silent auction items (we are proud to say we are… Keep Reading
Brunch with a legend
A legend…. I was one of 35 people who had the special honor of having breakfast with Preston Bailey (he is adorable and so handsome!) last week in Holyoke, MA. He spent the day with some of us from ABC (Association of Bridal Consultants) in hopes of helping us prevent some of the very mistakes… Keep Reading
A little sunshine…
A little sunshine…. We’re back from L.A.– and it was FABULOUS!!! My mind is in overdrive after seeing so many things. From the latest color trends, to the hip new containers (it’s not about the glass cube anymore!), to the fabulous new colors in linens, I can’t wait to start working with our 2007 brides…. Keep Reading
A fresh start
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… Keep Reading
In like a lion…
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… Keep Reading
Fall in NYC
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… Keep Reading
Recharging your batteries
October 21, 2005 Yesterday I was lucky enough to be a privileged few to attend a seminar in NYC given by the Flower Council of Holland. I was surrounded by my peers as we listened to a lecture from a designer who grew up in Holland and now lives in Iowa (yes, I said Iowa!)…. Keep Reading
Trends for 2006
Aug 17, 2005 The Gift Mart in NYC was abuzz yesterday with the opening of many new suites. I attended a seminar on the upcoming trends for 2006. Fashion, home décor, and paint colors all affect the world of flowers and drive the ‘next big thing.’ What is up-and-coming for 2006? Well, many things at… Keep Reading