Store Happenings

The last week or two have brought hustling and bustling around the shop. I have had the opportunity to work with some wonderful brides (including my cute sister) Congrats to Brooke, Molly and Anna. I cant wait to share photos soon. While the shop was a mess of flowers and leaves and broken stems on the floor a few designers from HGTV come into the shop to order flowers for a segment on their show. I hope they let me know when it will air! I was excited that they somehow found their way to my little shop in the city, even if they did see us mid-hot mess-wedding-production.

Anna had a bouquet of lush greens and whites  and small buds to represent the new start of marriage

ferns, veronica, ranunculus, hypericum berry and rosemary

As the summer season is coming to an end I am loving adding fall elements to the daily designs in the shop

These photos don't do this fabulous local made jewelry justice! 

I am so thrilled to have jewelry by Michelle Frampton in the store. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't walk past a pair of earrings or an asymmetrical necklace and think I NEED THOSE FOR MYSELF! 

 HGTV host Tanika Ray bought this necklace for herself when she visited.

Brand new RIDICULOUSLY adorable piggy banks

wall art, paper weights and journals

glass and metal roses

chalkboard tag and bird wall clip

light weight scarf perfect for fall

hand wall hook. one of my faves.

new shop friend and necklace model

Blooms & Co. Open for Business

Every summer is a busy time for a florist, this summer has been busy and hectic in new and exciting ways. After a short apprenticeship in New York City at a very high end florist I decided it was time for me to take the leap and start building my own business. After looking and looking for a space to set up shop the perfect little retail space opened up downtown. My heart did a cartwheel in my chest when I first saw a picture of it. I knew this was the place for my little shop. After a month of construction, painting and many late nights the place finally started to look like a real store. Seeing my dream become a reality has been wonderful, energizing, fabulous and a lot bit scary. Once everything was in place I put my apron on and got my arms into buckets of flowers and I finally felt like "I was home".

The support of friends and especially family has been overwhelming. It has left me overwhelmed with graditute. I am a lucky girl to have such a fabulous support network to help me get thru time of stress and worry as I freefall into my new venture. Many of those people came to help us celebrate the Grand Opening of the new store. It was such a fun night and I was so excited to have friends and family here to be a part of such a great evening. Thank you to everyone that came and to all that helped behind the scenes. I have a million photos to upload that I have been snapping during the whole process.

I was lucky enough to have David Habben redesign my logo. He did a FABULOUS job and I could not be happier with what he designed for me. Check him  out at www.habbenink.com. He will also be featured at an upcoming gallery stroll at the shop, which I am SO excited for.

The new logo looks great on my front desk!

A few shots from the store

Flowers from the Grand Opening

I forgot to take pictures the night of the opening due to the frantic state of stress I was in before the party started so I snapped a few after the fact.

KIM BAKE, A FEAST FOR THE EYES

Every florist loves to hear the words "I trust you do what you think would be best" Its such a treat and it makes the best environment for creativity to take place. I had such a wonderful time working on these unique flowers for the most amazing bride in the world. Her style and creativity always leave me wanting more. She embodies the notion of staying true to one's self. People told her she had fall colors in the spring time but  those colors were most representative of her. It came together wonderfully and it still fits the season. Always remember when planning your wedding to include your own style, your own flair and make it a reflection of who you are as a couple. Don't be afraid to try something new, to break a rule or two.

A special thanks to Becky at Ravenberg Photography for these amazing photos!

today im  CRAVING spring time

its barely poking its proof that its close thru the ground..

im ready for peonies

birds nests

and pussy willow

bring on the spring.

BLOOMS GOES LIVE!

THE WEBSITE IS FINALLY HERE AFTER MUCH ANTICIPATION!

 Please have a look and enjoy!

www.bloomsandco.com

its time to FLOURISH!

IN NEED OF WEEKLY FLOWERS?

Blooms & Co. offers fresh weekly flowers to add beauty to your office surroundings! Contact me for more information and to start receiving fresh deliveries EVERY week. Its a great way to create a lovely, warm first impression for your clients.

Client gifts are also available for order,which help develop lasting relationships and help them know that you appreciate their business.

Keep Your Eyes Peeled for the NEW WEBSITE!

Finally after much anticipation (and confusion) on my part the new BLOOMSANDCO.COM will be up in running shortly! I can't wait until it finally goes LIVE! In the meantime here are some fresh blooms to enjoy on this snowy Friday afternoon.

Vibrant Calla Bouquet from Brook Bodell Smith's Wedding

Im so thankful she shared her pictures with me!

A FEW BEHIND THE SCENES SHOTS

....enjoying the creative process....

fueled by diet coke

Chase and Ashley Centerpieces in the beginning stages

Finished Product

I love working with garden roses

A pastel yellow cake with delicate white flowers to summon the SPRING

Hoping for Sparkly Winter to be in the past!

Until then enjoy the snow but keep the fresh spring flowers coming!