Pink, Teal and Gold for Valentine's Day

I know Valentine's Day was last week and while some designers were knee deep in red roses I was lucky enough to be putting together this pretty little party for a client of mine.

Designing the same event each year presents a challenge to create something new and different each year and I'm already trying to think about what might work next year.

I wanted to create something fun and whimsical in a less traditional Valentine's Day color palette. It was simple and fun. Right from the start as guests entered off the street they were greeted with a little sparkle.

The inspiration for the entire design started with this great tutorial I saw from Linen, Lace & Love. I know there were a lot of fringe heart tutorials floating around and I actually hadn't seen any of them until after I started making mine...but that's what they all say, right?

 

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

Terrarium Board on Pinterest

Check out these great terrariums I've gathered over on Pinterest. I love the simplicity of them. The perfect touch of green for your home, especially great to have in a tiny nyc apartment. The addition of miniature accents is super cute and can really make them your own. These self contained little worlds don't require much care so they are perfect if you have a "not so green thumb". Look for a terrarium making workshop near you to learn just how to do it. I might take a road trip, pick up my sis and head to Terrain and check out one of their workshops soon.

You can find the one below over Run2TheWild on etsy.com. Sweet idea for your Valentine.

 

 

 

Source: etsy.com via Anne on Pinterest

LOVE

Valentine's Day is right around the corner so I'll be spending the next few days posting some great finds, beautiful flowers and some other things that I just happen to love.

I think these posters from Love Sugar are lovely! They speak for themselves.

all images from Love Sugar