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4 Emerald Green Tablescapes for St. Patrick's Day Weddings and Events
Here are four amazing emerald green tablescapes for your next event: Mark's Garden The gorgeous green tablescape above is an incredible mix of luscious green foliage and flowers. The foliage underskirt beneath the citrine and golden yellow tablecloths are magnificent. It's all about the laye...
I love that basket with the roses.
How to Do Pink and Turquoise Right
I admit it. I'm a late adapter to the pink and turquoise color palette. But when a bride came in for a consultation with these colors and a touch of gold I fell in love. Jane Packer This beautiful turquoise basket of pink roses is a modern twist on a an old favorite. Tracey Rapisardi B...
I always wondered why some roses never opened. It wasn't my fault. Great tips. I saw a floral designer using a blow dryer on flowers. Must be for this reason.
4 Secrets for Getting Cut Flowers to Open Quickly
Why in the world would you want fresh flowers to open up quickly? via Pretty Little Flower Perhaps you're having a dinner party and want those roses to look full and beautiful. Or you're taking pictures to post online and you want them to look great. via Tremolo No matter what the ...
This was perfect for me. You are so right. Love is in the details. I need to get that book for a friend of mine, it looks great!
Put Your Heart, Mind And Soul Into Your Smallest Acts
"Put your heart, mind and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success." Swami Sivananda I sent one of my best friends, Ti, a gift last weekend. It was sort of a missed birthday/Christmas gift. We usually get together after the holidays. But we were both either too t...
I am drawn to dark colors, too. However, the winter is so sad for me, I don't think I should paint my rooms dark. I love the idea of matching flower colors to your room.
5 Ways To Use Flowers To Make A Gray Room Bright
I love gray rooms. In fact, I love gray anything. I painted my kitchen a pale gray. Nearly everyday I wish I'd had the nerve to go a few shades darker. But I was afraid that on rainy days it would be too depressing. But when I began adding touches of brightly colored flowers and accessories, I ...
It's a perfect match. Congrats!
Fly Me To The Moon Florists: New Mini Shop at Ridge Hill Mall
Fly Me To The Moon Florists The Republic of Couture, known for its boutique style exclusivity, invited Fly Me toThe Moon Florists to set up a mini shop within their high end store in the new Ridge Hill Mall in Yonkers, New York Republic of Couture The Republic of Couture defines itsel...
Oh how I would love that huge basket of fruit and that hammock. I am sending you an email.
Summer Floral Moments Part 1
I know it's September, but the summer is not over yet. Savor these beautiful summer images while they last. Country Living Now this is what I call tailgating. Flowers, fresh produce with a lovely tablecloth and baskets. So Haute A wonderful spot to read or chill with friends outdoo...
Perfection!
Bet You Never Saw Such Day A Beautiful Day
"People from a planet without flowers would think we must be mad with joy the whole time to have such things about us." Iris Murdoch Remember to always keep your flowers simple and your moments special! Mimi Image
The best advice I took from your site was to consider carnations. Since there has been a drought in my area, my roses are not happy...I may have lost a bush or two. Great post.
Flowers To Consider Instead Of Roses
I love roses. But every once in a while, I have a client,at Fly Me To The Moon Florists, who wants no part of roses in a mixed arrangement.That's fine with me. I'm no rose peddler, well actually that's at least part of whoI am. Image: Fly Me To The Moon Florists But, what I meant is that I'...
This is just stunning. I love this attention to detail, too.
10 Unbelieveable Carpets Made Of Fresh Flowers
Can you believe these carpets are made of fresh flowers? Brussels has been creating these one-of-a-kind floral carpets since 1971. Rona's post, "Brussel's Flower Carpet: The New 2012 Design Opens Tonight" over on her blog, Flowerona reminded me about this major floral event in Belgium. ...
So well said, Mimi. I think I will stop and smell those roses.
The Secret of Contentment
Image: Fly Me To The Moon Florists "The secret of contentment is knowing how to enjoy what you have and to be able to lose all desire for things beyond your reach." Lyn Yutang Enjoy this incredible day. It's the only one like it! Mimi
Mimi, your tips are always great. I would like to know if garden flowers need different care when making arrangements?
The ABCs Of Floral Design
Want to know more about flowers and how to arrange them? Check out this wonderful series, Flowers A- Z, over at the blog, Design Sponge. Design Sponge Each post highlights a different flower begining with each letter of the alphabet. I love the info they give and the step by step instruct...
I just scrolled through a lot of posts looking for this one. If you don't mind, I am going to post it on my blog tomorrow? Someone asked me a question about hydrangea's and I gave them this link.
How To Care For Cut Hydrangeas
Image: Fly Me To The Moon Florists Hydrangeas are beautiful, but they do require a little special care. Follow these steps below and enjoy: Image: Fly Me To The Moon Florists 8 Tips for Caring for Cut Hydrangea 1) Purchase hydrangea from places that always sell fresh flowers. Hy...
It is big wedding and prom time, no doubt...oh yeah, and Mother's day. Miss ya!
It's Been Quite A While
Fly Me To The Moon Florists "If I had a single flower for every time I think about you, I could walk forever in my garden." Claudia Ghandi April and May have been a blur of floral activity here at Fly Me To The Moon Florists. The days began so early and ended so late that even the thought...
I could not figure out how it was assembled. I thought it would have been floral tape, but now I see the pins. I think this is stunning, and I have never seen or heard of this before you blogged about it. Thanks!!
Part 3: How To Make A Glamelia
This is Part 3 of a 4 Part series on Glamelias.To find out what a glamelia is read Part 1.To view different kinds of glamelias read Part 2. By the way, I neglected to mention that there are a few other names for glamelias you should know: composite bouquet rose duchesse (if made of roses) mal...
I just went over to Neil Whittaker,the UK designer...wow! this is so unique. I am finding myself so interested in the. I can't wait to see how it is made?
Part 2: Glamelia Gallery
Now that you know what a glamelia is from Part 1 of this series,you may be interested in looking at the boutique Glamelia Gallery I've assembled below. The images of the glamelias are from across the web. Visiting the links will give you an opportunity to see a few more. 1. Image: Proje...
I am fascinated by this one. I have never heard of it...and I can't wait to see how it is made. Seems like a lot of labor.
Part 1: What In The World Is A Glamelia?
This is part one of a series on Glamelias. Parts 2 and 3 will offer a glamelia gallery and some tutorials. But first things first. What is a glamelia? Image: via The Knot Glamelia A glamelia is a composite bouquet. It's made from the petals of many different flowers to form one large one. ...
Mimi, you are the BEST! Thanks, I feel the same wonderfulness about your blog.
5 Interesting Sites You Might Like
Image: Fly Me To The Moon Florists Here are a few sites I like and wanted to share with you. Only one is actually about flowers. Please enjoy: My Crafty Home Life - Visit my friend Linda's blog for a mix of great DIY home projects and ideas. Please tell her I sent you. Flower Magazine - Ev...
I love purple!
12 Purple Flowers You Should Know
Purple flowers are pretty popular at Fly Me To The Moon Florists. I wrote a post about purple flower bouquets last week I thought you'd like to learn the names of some of the flowers used in those bridal bouquets. So here's a list of my top 12 purple flowers used at our shop. 12 Purple Flowe...
Hands down, #4!!
10 Pink Bridal Bouquets
Pink Bouquets Not Just For Brides I think pink bridal bouquets are so beautiful. They come in so many different shades. I want to inspire you with all the textures, variations in style and shapes. You don't even have to be getting married to enjoy them. They may spark an idea for an event, a p...
I have had the pleasure of smelling all but Stock. In fact, I have never heard of it. That is so interesting about the fragrant ones not lasting as long. Your salesman is a bit rude with that remark...no kidding!
10 Fragrant Flowers You Should Know
People expect flowers to smell good! I know this, because I watch people put flowers up to their noses nearly everyday at the shop.. Image: Martha Stewart I do the exact same thing when I discover a new flower at the flower district in New York City. The next thing customers at our fl...
I love all of them. Around my home, the deer will come along and eat the tops.
Tulip Time
I was reading about tulips on my friend, Rona's delightful blog called, Flowerona. She inspired me to write this post on the amazing tulip. Image: Flowerona Unusual Varieties of Tulips: Image: via knitspot 1) Double Tulips - These have a double layer of petals. Magnificent! Image:...
Mimi, you said that so well. That car was probably leased, by the way. You say "our" business...who is your partner? Are you the only one who writes this blog? I think your arrangements are stunning, by the way. I would let you do my wedding, only I'm already married.
I'm Ready For The Doors Of Opportunity To Open: How About You?
There are many factors that determine whether or not you're ready for the doors of opportunity to open. But for me, it was all about confidence. Or shall I say lack of confidence. Image: via Eye Prefer Paris Before our shop, Fly Me To The Moon Florists, opened I knew I had an eye for flora...
It reminds me of the Chelsea Flower Show, in the UK. I went once....and loved it!
You Can Make What With Flowers & Foliage? Part 3 Furniture
Furniture made of flowers and foliage? Yeah! but, I'm not so sure how comfortable it is. Ariel D. Bravy 1) Chaise Lounge - A beautiful bed of roses in a garden. Might be hard to put your glass on that side table though. Debra Prinzing 2) Armchair - Shabby chic style chair with mat...
I just love the look of this.
6 Secrets for Making Flower Arrangements in Vintage Tins
Flower arrangements in vintage cans boldly announce that Spring is here. They're great for indoor and outdoor celebrations. But how do you create one yourself? The Poor Sophisticate Here's how to get the look: 1) Look for vintage or vintage-inspired cans - You can find them either at ya...
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