I have a lot of clients ask me, "what would you do if it was your house?" Well this is what I do at my house...... Here is my mantle.... Couldn't pass up these Beautiful Cymbidums. I love using a single stem and making it go a long way. So simple. So pretty. The cymbidum can be a pricy flower by the stem, but they last a long time and are very versatile.

My Chinese new year resolution...... to keep up with this blog!

Keep an eye out for post of the Jenny Craig Commercial we staged the flowers for this week. A great job and so cool to watch my brothers at work. It was nice to be on a set again, it's been awhile.

Our Tuesday night class was a huge success. Cant beat sushi, wine & floral design. Hoping to get in another class this spring. Any one interested in joining our next class or setting up a group of their own can call the shop to check availability. It's a great way to gather with your girlfriends for a fun filled & educational evening. Private parties are available upon request.

I have such exciting news I could hardly contain myself....... We were voted Best Florist in the Easy Reader Best of Beach AGAIN! Big thanks to all our wonderful clients for your vote of confidence. We love what we do & we love that you love what we do!

Valentines Day is right around the corner! We are recommending Tulips as an alternate to the standard Roses this year. A lovely display of red, white or the Fantastic Novelty Parrot. The prices are very reasonable as this is their high season.

Roses are always spectacular and a must for the "hopeless romantic" Lily Pad will have a beautiful variety on hand... The Freedom Rose. This beauty has a deep rich red full petal head. It's my new favorite Red Rose.

Alright, I'm Back! Had a lovely few weeks off and am inspired to get this new year rolling!

I recently received some photos and gracious thank you notes from some of my 2009 Brides & Grooms. Thought I'd post a selection of their beautiful photos

MARK & SARA

7-18-09

This was one of my favorite weddings this year,

Sara has been a friend for many years and always such a sweetheart. She and Mark were married at

Topanga Comunity House on July 18th 2009. If a wedding ever mirrored a couple this was it! It was so so down to earth, very homespun delicate and beautiful. My favorite detail.... Sara got Mark a Darth Vader helmet groom cake.... now that is LOVE!

Detail of the felt succulent ornaments on the manzanita tree

Holiday Homes Tour 2009

Well We pulled off another beautiful Holiday Homes Tour!

What a week! I'm pretty sure I had N1H1 since Friday and there were moments that I though there was no way this job could get done, but some how we pulled it off. Huge thanks to my Mom & Lorraine with whom this could not been possible!

It was great collaborating with Designers Karen Wittich, Lynn Sealy , Maureen- Tabula Rasa and Melissa the Sand Pipers home facilitator was a dream to work with.

If you in the Manhattan Beach Area this weekend, it's a great tour & all proceeds go to local charity's

Feeling inspired tonight. Want to get this blog rolling...........

Here are Here are Daisy Varleys Amazing photos of Matt & Kristen's Wedding that took place on September 12, 2009 in Temecula

They are a match made in heaven. I have known Matt since he was in High School. He use to come in and pick out flowers for his prom dates. (most boys sent their mom's) He is the sweetest, kind, witty, guy you could ever imagine. When I met Kristen for the first time, I know right away they were meant for each other. These two have the greatest spirit! I really don't need to say more, because the photos tell it all.

Check Out Daisy's web site, she is super talented!www.daisyvarley.com