2014 Color of the year: RADIANT ORCHID

Yesterday, Pantone announced the 2014 color of the year: Radiant Orchid.  Here's a bit of the press release.

“While the 2013 color of the year, PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald, served as a symbol of growth, renewal and prosperity, Radiant Orchid reaches across the color wheel to intrigue the eye and spark the imagination,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “An invitation to innovation, Radiant Orchid encourages expanded creativity and originality, which is increasingly valued in today’s society.” “An enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health. It is a captivating purple, one that draws you in with its beguiling charm.”

Personally, I'm very happy with this color.  It's one I've been using for the Rose of Sharon brand for a while now and some of my favorite bouquets that we designed include this color.

Top left: image via Pantone
Bottom left: Rose of Sharon logo
Top right: Rose of Sharon bouquet: Calla lilies, roses, lisianthus, carnations.
Middle right: Rose of Sharon bouquet: Calla lilies, tulips, anemonies.
Bottom right: Rose of Sharon bouquet: Lilac, roses & orchids.

How do you think the 2014 color compares to the colors from past years?

Style Me Pretty's Little Black Book x 2

Yesterday, two of our weddings were featured on the Style Me Pretty Little Black Book blog!  Yep, I'm pretty excited about this. :)

Photos from both were courtesy of Photo Love--can I just say how MUCH I like working with Photo Love?!?

Kristen + Justin

Rachel + Shawn

True Love Tuesday: Brittany & Doug

 Woodland whimsy.  The photos pretty much say it all!

Vendors:

Inspired Grace Weddings: Planning, coordinating & making the magic happen

Whitney Mountain Lodge: Venue

Photo Love: Photography

Rose of Sharon Floral Designs

The Event Group: Catering

(There were more incredible vendors, but these were the ones I worked with directly.)

True Love Tuesday: Olivia & Matthew

This super sweet couple tied the knot at the new Fairlane Station in Springdale in July. The mint and plum colors were perfect for a mid-summer wedding.

Photos courtesy of Benfield Photography. 

From Inspiration to Creation

The request: Whimsical woodland but not rustic

The Inspiration:

The Creation:

Photo courtesy of The Photo Love

Photo courtesy of The Photo Love

(Wind prevented the use of tall vases.)

Homecoming Happy

Last Saturday, Faytteville High hosted their 2013 Homecoming dance.  We partnered with the FHS Cheer Team to sell boutonnieres and corsages in a fundraiser.  

Here are a few samples of the designs we created.  

We had a blast doing this and hope to do more with Prom next spring!

New Options for Shopping On-line

We've updated the eCommerce portion of our website.  This should make it MUCH easier to order fresh flowers for any occasion--day or night.  

Take a look:  http://shop.roseofsharon-eventflorist.com/
Let me know what you think.

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Published!

One of our 2012 weddings was featured in Barn Weddings by Maggie Lord!  Photos were taken by the wonderful and talented Miles Witt Boyer.  A great big THANKS to Amy and Kyle for letting us be a part of their very special day, to Miles for photos, and to all the other wonderful vendors that made this beautiful wedding worthy of being published!

Barn Weddings can be purchased from Amazon.com: BARN WEDDINGS by Maggie Lord

That's US!

Thanks, Mom!

Mother's Day is HUGE for a florist...lots of orders, lots of creativity, and lots of wonderful mothers!

We thought you might like to see a few Mother's Day designs we've created.

White Freesia

Dahlias, Sunflowers & Roses

Sunflowers

Pansy Planter

Oriental lilies and roses

Garden Vase with Oriental Lilies