Valentine's Day - Beyond the Rose

As a floral designer you can have mixed emotions about valentine's day. You can either look at it with a sense of dread knowing the craziness that is sure to come or you can look forward to the energy that comes with knowing you have so many people anxiously awaiting to give or receive this simple expression of love. I prefer the latter.

And contrary to the tasteless opinion of one particular big market florist, it's not just romantic love (and that's giving a little class to the real message they were sending).

Remember everyone this valentine's day and send them a little love. Think beyond the traditional red rose, PLEASE, I beg of you. Be open to other flower options, there are many and they are all beautiful.

I'm are already taking orders for Valentine's Day and will be up until February 13th. 

To ensure quality and delivery we will not be taking same day orders. 

send an email anne@bladenyc.com

give a shout 917-723-3577

2012, it's a pleasure to meet you.

It's already five days into 2012 and I'm excited, hopeful and ready to hit the ground running. I've read many blog posts over the last few days and they have all talked about new beginnings, a clean slate, a fresh start and resolutions. The idea that you can keep growing and changing and that each new year, new day, new moment is filled with infinite potential.

There have already been new engagements, new babies and new promises made in these first few days of 2012 and many more to come I'm sure.

In celebration of the New Year I'm often asked for bouquets of all white flowers which is no surprise since white signifies purity, innocence and can also represent the dawn of new beginnings.

Here's to new beginnings!

Looking back and moving forward

The year is coming to a close and as I sit here and try to recap 2011  I find it hard to believe that another year has passed. It was a busy year filled with weddings, corporate & social events along with many other projects that kept me running around. Not too mention the little man I have at home that never stops moving these days.

I moved into a new studio space and can't wait to settle in more over the next few weeks now that the craziness of the season has calmed down.

As I think back I find myself most thankful for the work that I had last year, for the clients turned friends that I was able to meet and for knowing that 2012 is going to be a new year to continue to grow and shape my business. I will spend the next few weeks celebrating Christmas with my family, I will turn another year older on the 30th and will ring in the new year with the ones I love. I want to enjoy the small moments and cherish these newly made memories.

I wish these same things for you this holiday season, whatever holiday you celebrate, wherever you are spending your time. I wish for you and the ones you love all the joy and fresh beginnings that a new year can bring.

I'll be taking a break until the new year and will be back with fresh ideas and more insight into the crazy world of flowers that I so love.

Enjoy!

Handmade Holidays

I dusted off my sewing machine recently and have been thoroughly enjoying myself creating some handmade items for Christmas. There are great ideas out there and it's so satisfying to finish something you've made. Of course if I was smart I would have started a bit earlier in the year but I lament about it every year with my friend Lisa (check out her blog here) and she encourages me to get to it and keep going. I've started with the little people in my life and I'm happy to report I've completed two crayon rolls and  two fishing games in just the past two days (most of the work has to be done after my real work and after my son goes to bed!)

I've adapted my designs from various tutorials I've found online, there are many to choose from. Skip to My Lou has a few different crayon roll tutorials with easy to follow directions. The fishing game, which I found last year but my little man was still too small to play, is so easy and can be customized how ever you like.

I have big plans for more items and as I create them I will definitely share. I can't give away too much of the grown-up gifts I'm working on since they may read about them here but I'm pretty confident the kiddos aren't reading my blog.

**As I write this post I saw some more great DIY ideas for gift giving posted over at Design*Sponge today. Of course they have fabulous ideas for DIY along with other genius gift guides for anyone in your life.

 

Engaged??

image courtesy of paloma's nest

year after year engagements over the holidays are ever popular. my best friend's husband proposed on Christmas, hard to believe that 1 and 1/2 kiddies later (she's due in March) that is how it all began! well, actually it started about 10 years before that but let's not get technical....

it does seem like the perfect time for an engagement, there is so much excitement in the air with the holidays and who could ask for a better gift??

to celebrate all you newly engaged couples and scouring the internet for inspiration we would like to spread the love. all couples who book Blade to style their wedding floral & decor by March 1st, 2011 will receive a
complimentary personal flowers for the couple.

yes, that's right, i said free! well, actually i said complimentary but you all know what i meant and doesn't it sound so much more fun to say free!!!!

contact me for all of the details and to book a time for a consultation.
anne@bladenyc.com
or call
917-723-3577
or request a quote

*some restrictions apply and minimum order is required to receive free bouquet and boutonniere.