moments from a wedding

this past weekend was a blur of activity. but a few flower moments stand out. there were 12 nosegays , 2 for the mothers, 2 for the flowergirls and 8 for friends and family to carry. each were unique, each were beautiful. the bridal bouquet was big and lush, with red france roses, red charm peonies, antique hydrangeas ,nandina greens and oak leaves.

48 hrs. before the wedding

before the bouquets and the boutonnieres and the centerpieces, comes the basement and the boxes. this is where the flowers are delivered and cleaned, stem by stem, and processed,different water temperatures for different flowers. some stems need a clean cut with a knife, others can handle a sharp pair of clippers, but none need or want to be cut by scissors. ever. during the week, bucket after bucket of stems are carried upstairs and arranged for sale or designer use. tomorrow we are so busy, we will troop downstairs, knives and coffees in hand to join the flowers.

cotton?

saturday's bride requested organic , full, fall arrangements, each different. this one was packed with purple ornamental kale, seeded eucalyptus, blue thistle, tallow berries, and stems of cotton.

imagine

we went to the wholesaler today. you really have to smell it and see it to experience it. but here's a little taste. breathe deeply.

enjoy

full moon outside. beautiful arrangement inside. enjoy!

This Week's Newsletter: Anthurium

From this week's newsletter (see companyflowers.com) anthurium come in a wide variety of colors and sizes. Also, a poem about Fall to quieten your day! And in anticipation of the season of Advent, beginning December first, there are candles to help mark the time of reflection before Christmas. And the goodies for Chrsitmas are beginning to show up, too!

a berry good day

one of our " french wink" arrangments, in fall colors dressed up with all manner of berries. and a beautiful batch of orange rose hips.

the beehive

we have a small spot in the store packed full of treasures, both antique and vintage. old wicker chairs, etchings, prints, vases and plates. it's called the beehive after a consignment store marnie had years ago. before she was a florist she was a collector. well, she still is a collector, and occasionally she brings in a some pieces to sell. i grabbed a few of them and filled them with bits of berries, a few roses, some autumn leaves. we love when people bring their own treasures to the shop and let us do the same. also ,so easy to do yourself. here i've filled an antique glass bottle with a favorite new rose, chili, a touch of tonya berry and a leaf. a toby jug has just 2 rodeo roses , a touch of hypericum berry and a few holland mums. a blue and white gravy boat has 2 coffee break and i chili rose,a few bronze mums, leaves and ornamental chili peppers. simple, personal and charming.

do you see what i see?

tuesday is the first day of my work week, i'm always excited to see all the new flowers that have arrived. the store is packed, in and out of the cooler. fall antique hydrangeas, berries in all colors, grasses and ah, the roses. an esperenza rose, so fragrant,opens up as big as a saucer and lasts a good week. who would not love this rose? who would not love my job?

scenes from a wedding