Blossom on the Tree. You know how I feel. It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day!

Now.., back to the legions of flower-less men!! (and women!)

Did you know that we have the most amazing, raddest coolest and fun customers ever!!? Yeah. Totally. xoxoxo!

Happy Valentine’s Day!!

It’s Lloyd Miller, Delight and Beauty here!

In honor of valentine’s day approaching, I thought I would search through some of my old photos for some red bouquets. But instead of just the ol’ bouquet, I decided to share one of the most fun and out of the box (pun intended) weddings we’ve worked on! Christina and Cary were married in April of 2009. She and I collaborated thoughts (alongside superhero wedding planner Heather Vickery from Greatest Expectations) and designed a truly gorgeous event! Christina hand strung all the beads on the carnation “chandelier” centerpieces (each had 500 carnations attached!). The bridal bouquet was soft and fluffy, combining sweet pea and tweedia, filled out with hydrangea for a little volume. The bridesmaids carried garnet red peonies and burgundy dahlias which held a lush and romantically dramatic demeanor! Their gowns we’re pretty hot, too.., I certainly wouldn’t mind one for myself! All the photos here are from the astute eye of Amanda Hein Photography.

Coming soon: All the floral delights that are arriving for Valentine’s Day!! A few items to sensory salvate about:
Peach Amaryllis, Chocolate Cosmos, Plum Ranunculus, Salmon Sweetpea, Two-Toned Jonquils, Peach Parrot Tulips, Blossoming Cherry Branches.., Whether you are a lover or a hater, this stuff is g o r g e o u s ! ! ! !

I’m really glad that it’s sunny out and a little bit warmer. It’s reminding me of this past summer when I went camping. In true florist form, I took 56,000 photographs of all the flora and fauna that was around. Here are a few pictures I reminisced over last night.

P.S. Mr Turtle was in the middle of the road, so we pulled over and brought him off to the side. Hopefully he ended up where he was going!

This was a more recent wedding in 2009. The space was The Ivy Room, and the planner, Greatest Expectations. Photography by Gerber and Scarpelli.

This bouquet reminds of butter and croissants. Maybe some jam, too.

Today was an Otis Redding and Ranunculus kind of day. With clementines for lunch and all the color around us, we didn’t even notice the snow outside.

It’s Monday, my day off. I relaxed a little, I swear! I ate a delicious chicken sandwich for lunch and just finished my crossword. I really am going to make that lasagna for dinner tonight. Everyone at work is going to love it (it’s vegetarian, you guys! Walnuts instead of meat!). But in the meantime, here are a few things to be excited about for tomorrow!