Autumn

Early November to non-floral workers means high autumn. You know, harvest time...the colors, the smells, the bounty. Thanksgiving is approaching and it's one of my favorite holidays. But to us flower industry folks the season is actually ending. Dahlias, local hydrangea, cockscomb, sedum, these lovelies are already winding down at the market. The wintergreens and bulb flowers are appearing. Next weeks wedding will actually have peonies (yay!). So good-bye autumn flowers. We love you and see you next year.

 

Mini Succulent

Hello. It's me. Sorry, I've been ignoring my little o' blog. Been laying low, picking apples, trick or treating, cooking and baking and sleeping. But then the wedding march really never ends. Already meeting brides and grooms for 2012 and have been busy writing up proposals. One more wedding and season number three will end. I find myself asking lots of questions this time of year. Mostly about the direction of my business and more importantly my creative life.

I had a great chat over coffee with an old college friend this morning. We've recently reconnected after running into each other at the flower market. She too is an artist and florist. It's obvious that many fine artists find themselves working in flowers. It can be a natural fit. But running a profitable business as well achieving creative fulfillment is a challenge...and I suspect it always will be no matter what your medium is. I feel the need to branch out. Be back soon.

Watercolor

New table design up on Brooklyn Bride. Yummy brights. Check the post with credits here. Thanks!

Take a Bow

So the big news around my neck of the woods has nothing to do with flowers or littlest pheasant's latest adventure but rather it concerns the man in my life. Adam has just installed this incredible public art work in Times Square, called Performer. You can read a review and see a video on Architects Newspaper.  If you are in the area you should stop by. Step into the spotlight and witness a virtual 500 person audience clapping and cheering just for you! It's quite a moral booster and hilarious to watch unsuspecting pedestrians walk into the light. Adam has had this idea for almost 20 years, a true testament to perseverance. Other news is he just became the artist in residence for the city of Seattle. Which means we'll be making some trips out to the great Pacific Northwest! I'm hoping you can give me advice on the best places to visit and enjoy. More to come.

I wouldn't leave you without some flowers...

left over roses from a wedding in the hallway

Sage Green and Lavender

So I am hitting you again with a wedding from the archives today. This time it's an early spring wedding (peonies! lilacs!) It was held at the Bronxville Women's Club, an absolutely charming historic venue founded in 1925 in Bronxville, NY. Photographed beautifully by Levi Stolove. I remember how the whole room was flooded with light and a warm breeze. So lovely to look back on past work...puts the fact that I am exhausted from a busy year in perspective. Flowers are great. Enjoy.