Flowers…order first!
Wine….make sure you have plenty!
Chocolates…caramels in sea salt?
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY……you will be happy if this is what you receive.
Wine/Chocolate/Flowers
Written by Kris on February 8th, 2012credit where credit is due and other points
Written by Kris on February 5th, 2012
Valentine’s Day… be unique
Written by Kris on February 3rd, 2012
Saw this photo and thought…exactly the unexpected!
Love the idea it isn’t pink or red or roses or …you know what I mean.
Step outside ‘your’ box and order early!
Wedding and flowers to remember
Written by Kris on February 1st, 2012When first approached about this December 31 wedding we were so excited! Then reality sank in and thought…it is outside in the freezing temperatures and snow!
Needless to say it turned out terrific and the bride was happy! That was our plan:).
Congratulations to Jill and Mike
Using cedar boughs, amaryllis, Ilex berries, red roses and wrapped in black satin, pearl/silver bling pins, black wire with silver.
Carnival Dream…7 days in one post ( warning)!
Written by Kris on January 30th, 2012First stop in the Bahamas. The boys loved the water.
Back in the water at Megan’s Bay St. Thomas .
Or on the beach in some shade.
Or napping in your life vest.
Back in the clear water. There were so many diving birds and pelicans here.
Even the adults enjoyed/or not the water!
Vacation with family and friends.
Missing one the entire trip.
In the water this time at St. Maartin.
On the beach.
Afternoon nap on the beach.
Carnival Dream ship in the background. (Yes, we knew about the Italian ship and we did the safety training first thing on the ship).
Waiting patiently for dinner to be served.
The boys will be looking for butter knives, multiple goblets and dessert choices now.
Time for lots of discussion between courses!
Every night a different towel animal and chocolates!
Thanks for enjoying our trip.
Walt Disney World…3 days in one post(warning)!
Written by Kris on January 28th, 2012Riding on the Disney Magical Express Transportation was absolutely wonderful! Half a block from the villa we stayed in (thanks to Alex-who works there a bit) and took us to and from any of the parks we wanted to go to.
Breakfast with the characters! The smiles were priceless.
The boys were absolutely wonderful…they stood in lines,(which were actually short , so go this time of the year).
They were exhausted the first night leaving. This double stroller was so good for everyone.(except for the one packing it on and off the Magical Express).
Second day…Animal Kingdom. Again short lines.
Safari ride…great for a nap.
The guys were great while waiting …
End of second day with dinner here and the Magical Express waiting for us.
Third day at Epcot.. Matt had to work..note phone, schedules and refreshment over the makeshift office(aka garbage can).
Two fabulous moms, ready for some nap/ stroller time for the kids.
Of all the Disney parks this is so evident at Epcot.
Two down, one to go…..
Great trip, patient parents and smiles all the way around.
We will be back.
Being creative, designing and the cost
Written by Kris on January 26th, 2012The bottom line is that if you are an artist who believes in your worth and your creations, you will become a great business person. It really is as simple as that. Preston Bailey.
Read this and it motivated me to do exatly this.
Many times being creative/designing is the easy part of being a floral designer.
The business part is where, for me it gets harder.
Yes, I would probably be doing all of this free, to make people happy and the satisfaction it brings.
But, the reality is…everything costs.
We just got home from a fabulous vacation in the sun, white sand beaches and blue warm water.
It took a lot of planning and saving to do it.
It was worth it.
To rest, to reflect and assess everything .
That is where Preston Bailey’s words really fit.
Looking ahead….
We have booked several weddings in the gardens for 2012 already.
We have booked many, many, many floral weddings as well. Call us soon.
We are planning our next time to relax and prepare for 2013~
Here is to a great 2012 wedding season!
Importance of a ‘great’ photographer….. listen up brides!
Written by Kris on January 24th, 2012We just arrived home from an adventure with ‘all’ the family. Orlando, Disney,Cruise to Bahamas, St. Thomas and St. Maartin. We had an
absolutely wonderful time,the grandkids smiled and laughed and slept, very few tears and today I unploaded my photos.( Photos to follow).
The sad part is the total amount of photos were 176…
useable photos probably less than half. Advice to self, take a photographer with next time!
ADVICE to BRIDES…….hire a ‘great’ photographer for your day!!!
Considering that most bride’s have a budget,( staying within that is important) and how you want to remember that day is also important.
Look at web sites of photographers, talk to them, but how your day is remembered will be in photos.
There is no place like home
Written by Kris on January 22nd, 2012
We have been on an adventure/vacation with all the family!
We’ve been in planes, trains and autombiles!
We have lots to share, but is so good to be home!
Can’t wait
Written by Kris on January 21st, 2012
Spring can’t come fast enough…