Inspiration vs. Reproduction

The hot word in event & wedding planning right now is inspiration, and with the never-ending amounts of information on the web it's easy to find something that fits your style and ideas. However, what so many people are now getting caught up in is finding something they like and trying to recreate it. Very few people realize there is a difference in reproduction and inspiration.

As florists, we appreciate when our clients bring us pictures of things they like, but want to make it their own by using different flowers, colors or even a different style using the same flowers. Unfortunately, we find that more and more of our clients come to us wanting us to reproduce someone else's work. Though we may be able to reproduce a picture, it will never be exactly the same because we aren't the same person. Floral work is an art and the designs or textures used in an arrangement come from the florist's own inspiration. Another reason the work may not be the same is because flowers are never the same twice. It's like a snowflake, no two are flowers are exactly the same.

All of this information is not to discourage you from searching for inspiration, it's quite the opposite actually. We want you to do research before we meet with you, the more you know about what you like and don't like, the better we can create something for your event that is unique to you. Even as florists, we have our own inspirations that we use to draw new ideas from.

The inspiration photo

The bouquet we created

Be sure to stay tuned for other posts we have planned that will hopefully help you navigate the web in search of the perfect inspiration for your event!

Happy Birthday, Farron!!

Happy Birthday, Farron!!

Can you believe what a busy week we have had with celebrations?! This is the last birthday for the week, and even though we are busy preparing for a busy weekend we couldn't go without making a special post for Farron. Her favorite design: contemporary with an avant garde twist! 

Enjoy!

Farron's current obsession is Billy Balls! Isn't this fabulous! Thanks to Avant Garde Floral Design!

Pink Dutch Vanda Orchids with a mix of grasses.  Thanks to Floral Rush!

Birthday Week!

It's Birthday Week!!

As we mentioned last week, there are two birthday's in our shop this week -- Althea's and Farron's. Of course, we love birthdays because it's another excuse for us to get flowers, but what's even better is that we get to have the arrangement of our choice using our favorite flowers! However, we don't stop at a bouquet of flowers that's placed in a vase. We want a CENTERPIECE! Something that we can use during our birthday party (because you are never to old to have a birthday party), and still have during the weeks to come. Something that is a great representation of our personality and the celebration of another year.

Unfortunately, the market for birthday flowers has greatly drooped, and our saddest regret is when someone falls victim to a mass-produced bouquet. Granted, life happens and sometimes we forget to plan ahead until the day of, but that doesn't mean you can't still have great flowers on your special day. Many florists (including us) have extra flowers from past events that we can create into something great for you or your loved one last minute, and we can even deliver if given enough notice. Or you can call months ahead and order your arrangement and the shop will take care of everything come the day of. 

So, as you are planning your party, or someone else's, keep in mind that flowers can add that final touch to your event and are something that you can custom create to reflect your personality or their's! And because we simply can't have a post without showing you some great floral designs...here are a few of our favorites for you!

Enjoy!

For the person who loves red and white! The great thing about this arrangement is it can be clustered together or stand on it's own! Image from Corea Sotropa.

This is a great birthday arrangement for someone wanting something glam and PINK! Thanks to Gigi Noelle Events.
 

This is a great birthday example for someone who loves all this vintage! Thanks to Rose of Sharon and  Rachel Blackwell.