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We didn’t know what we were going to have to make.  We didn’t know what container we would have.  We didn’t know what type of materials we would have to work with.  We did know we were finalists at Koehler and Dramm’s design Competition and were competing for the title of Florist of the Year and we had 25 minutes.  Go!  The time felt like it was over in 5 minutes.  It was a beautiful bucket of foliage and flowers to choose from.  We were to design an entryway piece for the Home and Garden Show with the theme of “Go Green”.  There were some fantastic designers I was competing against.  I am not a fast worker, I am a deliberate, meticulous designer. That hurt me.  I broke a sweat. I did not win.  I om okay with not winning and I am so glad that I delivered a pretty finished piece, that I had fun, that my daughter and husband were there to cheer me on, and that my husband brought me a beer at 5 minutes!  Next year maybe!  Show below in ascending order is me trying to figure out what I was going to do, a couple action photos, my piece, other contestants pieces, then the 3rd, 2nd, and 1st place winners.

The most important areas (besides the two coolers) in my shop; the work table, the stereo, the compost bin, my stress mats, and Anja’s area.

Gala flowers, Valentine’s Day flowers, anniversary flowers, new baby flowers, just because I love you flowers, competition flowers, get well soon flowers, and get happy soon flowers.  There is ALWAYS a good reason to send flowers:)

We switched this order around a couple of times but I think the end result was awesome!  Ranunculus, Lisianthus, Seeded Eucalyptus, and Variegated Curly Pittosporum teamed together to make a most memorable bouquet.  My favorite part of this wedding, aside from the groom doing a little Irish Jig for me upon request, was the bride’s fashionable winter boots! A close second would be the altar arrangements packed full of Parrot Tulips, Curly Willow, Roses, Viburnum Berries, Antique Hydrangea, fragrant Stock, Huck, Lisianthus, Sweet Peas, Pittosporum, and Bear Grass.  Wait, wait, wait, I did LOVE Kari’s ‘40 inspired hair-do with the little pin curls and the feather clip.  Oh, and the Bear Grass detail on the stem of the boutonnieres was a nice touch too.  Crud, the pew decorations were pretty darn nice as well- I guess I really liked it all!!!

Red, red, black, and red was the theme of this New Year’s wedding.  Sara and Lucas were married and had their reception at the historic Concord Exchange building in South Saint Paul. I loved the location not only because it’s a cool old building, but more so because It’s 3 miles from my house:) Check out these fantastic photos by her photographer, CM Photographics.

Below are 4 Christmas desk arrangement gifts, 3 funeral pieces, 2 work anniversary gifts, 1 “I’m glad you’re my girlfriend” bouquet, 1 “white elephant” gift, 1 birthday arrangement for G-G, and 1 “congratulations on leaving your loser boyfriend” flowers. Not shown in that particular order- see if you can guess which is which:)

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Green and white is classic, timeless, and stunning. Even though this couple got married the day after Christmas, they didn’t want their wedding flowers to look “Christmassy”. Adding platinum colored ribbon to the arrangments was yet another classy touch.

Andrea and Joe were married at the gorgeous and historic Grace University Lutheran Churchin Minneapolis on the U of M Campus.  The bride carried a multitude of glorious white and ivory blooms including Dahlias, Roses, Freesia, Lisianthus, and Ranunculus and each of her attendants carried a bouquet of Roses, looped Bear Grass, and Variegated Pittosporum but they also had their very own “feature flower” showcased in the bride’s bouquet.  In turn, each groomsman had the same feature flower as the girl they were walking down the aisle with. 

They wanted to remember their loved ones who had passed with an arrangement featuring candles for each person.  They chose yellow and green because a grandfather loved John Deere.