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?

 

Happy Valentine's Day

It's been a few years since I've stayed up all night fulfilling Valentine's day orders. Yes, that's right people, ALL night.

Way back when I started my endless love affair with flowers I worked in some of nyc's busiest retail shops. Retail is something entirely it's own and while I'm happy to send a beautifully stunning arrangement to help someone show a little love it's not what I do the most of these days.

My favorite were the last minute stragglers practically stumbling into the store with a look of panic that all the flowers may be gone. They never were, we always could make something beautiful. Knowing we were helping to make someones day never got old.

There is a part of me that truly misses the high that comes with finishing a hundred or more orders in a day (not all by myself of course, I'm good but that's just crazy.) There is a coming together over the course of those days that always made me so happy. Everyone doing their part to spread a little love across the city.

While those long days are gone (for Valentine's Day at least!) I will always remember them as some of  the best in this crazy little world of flowers.

So while you are spending time with the ones you love, remember all the people behind the scenes working to make your day a little more special.

There are many amazing shops (including some pop-ups from some of my favs) throughout the city who will be able to create something memorable for your Valentine. Remember go for quality rather than quantity. Choose unique seasonal blooms and as I've said many times, think beyond the red rose.

Much love from my world to yours.
xo

Real Wedding: Stephanie & Chris at The City Winery

I love working at the City Winery and was happy to have another opportunity to do so this past November. Working with Stephanie was quite literally the most pleasant and easiest experience. She was clear on her vision, had few requests and allowed me creativity. The result was a warm and seasonal feeling throughout the winery.

 

Real Wedding: Rachel & Richard at The Bronx Zoo

This was the first time I worked at the Bronx Zoo and was happy to have Rachel & Richard as clients. They had their own great ideas, a beautiful color palette in mind and were open to having some fun with the decor while still keeping it elegant.

 

 

All photos courtesy of  Brian Hatton Photography

Real Wedding: Kelly and Ian Lyndhurst - Tarrytown, New York

 

 

All photos courtesy of Jorg Windau of WINDAU PHOTOGRPAHY.