Everyday Elegance

Flowers are such a welcome addition to any home. So what is stopping you from enjoying such a beautiful creation in the comfort of your home on a regular basis? Good question, the obvious answer is nothing!

Give us a call and we can set up an account at no extra charge. Many of our clients prefer to have weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly arrangements sent to them on a regular basis. Pick up the phone, give us a call, we'll gladly help set up your free account and we can arrange a schedule that works best for you.

Or if you have a vase or container that is meaningful to you, bring it in and let us arrange something spectacular to show off your heirloom. We take great pride in our work, and will take special care of your precious belongings, while we arrange something fabulous for your home.

Why shouldn't everyone enjoy an arrangement in their living room, bathroom, kitchen, or all three? Flowers have been clinically proven to improve the overall mood and atmosphere of a home, so why not add a little joy to your life. Let us customize arrangements to be sent to your home on a regular basis. Plus, any standing account also receives free delivery! So save yourself the cost of delivery, and add a little joy to your home with a gorgeous arrangement from The Blooming Idea.

Summer Lovin'...

... with a slight chance of rain. Fortunately the skies stayed blue, and the red umbrellas made for a fun photographic touch. The Brides love of the heat of summer and bright exciting colors set the tone for this black, white, and red wedding with a punch of yellow.

The 10 stunning bridesmaids carried a beautiful long stemmed bouquet of solid red roses, two toned yellow roses, and miniature yellow gerbera daises wrapped in a gorgeous black satin ribbon, corset style. The Bride carried a two dozen red rose bouquet with dramatically long stems wrapped in the same corset style in black satin ribbon. The beautiful skies, and gorgeous flowers set the tone for this bright and lively summer wedding.

*Photos courtesy of Matt Christensen Photography *

With Deepest Sympathy

Flowers are a silent companion for all of life's major events. We often receive flowers in celebration of birth and on birthdays. Young couples courting often exchange flowers as a sign of affection. Flowers adorn all aspects of the celebration of weddings and anniversaries. All too often we loose those who are near and dear to us. Thus, it seems fitting that in memorandum to those we love, we show our appreciation and respect with an arrangement of flowers that is reflective of the personality of those who have passed.

Sympathy designs can be used to express a story or different aspects of the personality of the deceased. The mere presence of flowers at a memorial service changes the tone of the venue. Flowers provide a transition for those who find themselves in a stark reality to a softer more peaceful transitory state. Flowers are the essential medium used to express emotion in a time where words seems to be void of meaning.

A showcased above, a recent trend in floral tributes is personalization. Often times color is the main focus, but design, style, and various adornments are also popular. For example; incorporating an American flag for a veteran or using red, white and blue can symbolize their service and devotion to their country. One who loved the outdoors could have a more naturalistic design. Or a former Chef or Baker could have an arrangement made in a mixer with a spatula or whisk as an accent. Sympathy designs are the perfect way to express emotions that seem difficult to categorize. Let us customize a design for you and your occasion that will express your deepest sympathies.

Designing For Excellence

Earlier this summer Mary ventured up to Texas A&M to participate in a hands on class with Hitomi and other designers. The class focused on a few different areas including sympathy, bouquets, everyday arrangements, and floral jewelry (or as we like to call it - living jewelry). Below are a few pictures from their style filled weekend.

Everyday and Sympathy

Living Jewelry

Bouquets

Sympathy and Everyday

July Weddings

Something about the summer beckons for beautiful outdoor weddings. Below are a few collages of different events in different styles that we were thrilled to create during this last month.

Beautiful fiery tones stirred up excitement with mango calla lilies, red roses, and green cymbidium orchids.

Green and white has become a new fresh and trendy color pallet. It is an invigorating addition to a traditionally all white wedding.

Sunny days bring sunny flowers. The two-tone yellow lilies created a vibrant punch of color for a fun summer night.


Blue and green created a calming and beach-like ambiance setting the tone for this laid back couple.

Fragrance filled the air with this beautiful hot pink and white wedding. The stargazer lilies created a pop of color and filled the chapel with an enticingly sweet aroma.

Celebrity Celebrations

Here are a few shots from a passionately purple wedding this last weekend. The bridal party included 17 bridesmaids and over 20 groomsmen. Needless to say it was an amazing event, fit for the famous couple. The bridesmaid bouquets were a beautiful bled of lavender, plum, and two-tone calla lilies with ti leaf, lily grass, and monstera leaf accents. The natural and semi tropical style created a beautiful and dramatic ambiance for the outdoor ceremony.

From crystal bead curtains, satin lined tents, and a canopy of lush white flowers, every last detail was executed to perfection. The ceremony was held at the Club at Carlton Woods, and the reception followed after at the Fazio Club at Carlton Woods, just down the street. The bridesmaids plum dresses stood out beautifully against a background of all white. The brides dramatic entrance was emphasized by flower girls spreading petals from baskets on a pony's back and her arrival by an all white horse drawn carriage.

The reception was also a spectacle to behold. The Fazio was transformed from a rustic Mediterranean villa to a castle draped in lavender, plum, and chocolate satin from floor to ceiling. We alternated the height of the centerpieces to add additional impact and interest. A garland of flowers including orchids and miniature garden roses surrounded the base of the cake, as well as the custom ice sculpture. Each napkin was adorned with a purple dendrobium orchid, and the brides and grooms table had a sexy and sleek arrangement full of plum, lavender, and two tone calla lilies, lily grass, and dark ti leaves.

When all was said and done the Fazio looked appropriately fit for a King and his new Queen.

2009 TSFA Convention in Dallas... Part 3

After lunch on Sunday we had the opportunity to go see Keith White present a class on wedding design. He broke the class down into color schemes and emphasized using different tones of one color to create depth and impact in an arrangment or bouquet. He broke the colors into 3 main categories:
Orange and Red

Pinks and Purples

White and Green

It's classes and seminars like these that inspire us to experiment with wedding design and continually strive to be innovative. I especially loved the long dramatic bouquets - for example the white tulip bouquet with ice crystals wrapped around the stem. For some reason I can envision a winter bride carrying this style of bouquet. Or the Scepter bouquet with calla lilies, roses, and lily grass, it has a regal appeal with it's dramatic stem length. He also used different jewels to accent his designs, which was an interesting way to introduce some sparkle.

2009 TSFA Convention in Dallas... Part 2

The convention was an inspirational event. It is at conventions, and in classes that we learn new trends, new techniques, and most importantly, we learn about new flowers and what we can offer our customers. It is this information that becomes invaluable to us as we strive to be leaders in our industry.

A fun new tip that we picked up at our luncheon was the introduction of the use of various succulents in floral designs. Using live plants to add texture and a natural quality really made the luncheon centerpieces pop. They also alternated 3 different designs; 2 high and 1 low, to add variety to the room. All three pieces were different in style and design but they all incorporated the same elements and color scheme; which created a sense of unity through out the room.

2009 TSFA Convention in Dallas... Part 1

The convention in Dallas was filled with shows, vendors, resources, workshops, and of course flowers. Sunday morning we attended a show that focused on 3 aspects of design: Traditional, Trendy, and Interpretive. These are all areas of focus that seem to be a staple in the flower industry. Customers today are searching for a florist who can amaze and inspire with trendy, contemporary, and edgy design. But they are also looking for a florist who has a solid knowledge of the basic principles of design and could just as easily make something very traditional.

Flowers evoke emotion. It is our responsibility as artists and designers to ensure that we portray the emotion our customers are seeking through the flowers and style that we choose. The class introduced us to a few new ideas. Using patterned paper to accent the table in place of a mirror, or creating satalite pieces with floating orchids and wire were some suggestions demonstrated. Some pieces were also created with a theme in mind; for example the top left picture is a representation of the Emerald City from the Wizard of Oz. Flowers are fun and create an ambiance for any event that will be forever remembered.

Cheers to the newest TMF and TMFA...

This past weekend was cause for us to celebrate. We all made the treck up to Dallas for our annual Texas State Florist convention (which we will post more about later). While in Dallas, we attended an awards luncheon to celebrate our new Texas Master Florists and Texas master Florist Advanced.

Fiona and Frances were presented with their certificate of completetion for their Texas Master Florist (TMF) certification. Early this year they completed all the online business courses to qualify to participate in a hands on workshop, classes, and exams at Texas A&M University. After a long and design intensive weekend lead by none other than the famous Jim Johnson and Judy Rutledge, Fiona and Frances blew the instructors away by their designs. It was a proud moment to watch as they were honored by the Texas State Floral Education Comitee and presented with their official certificates and TMF pins.

After their award presentation, we had the honor to watch our very own Mary recieve her Texas Master Florists Advanced (TMFA) certification. The TMFA certification is a rigorus and intensive program where the participants are expected to attends a variety of design workshops, classes, seminars, and conventions. Mary's dedication to the industry and her passion for floral art excelled as she participated in workshops hosted by Hitomi, and many others. It was a true honor to be a part of her accomplishment.

Frances was also presented with the Lavon Bankhead PCFI scholarship from the Texas Floral Endowment society for her enthusiasm and dedication to the floral industry to help her pursue her career goals.

We'd like to congratulate Mary, Fiona, and Frances for their outstanding accomplishment.