This video is sneakily disguised as a demonstration about how to put silk flowers on a pen. What the video is really showing might be surprising. It contains the beginning steps for learning how to make a corsage!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Guest Blogging Off the Flower Path for a Day
Please read my guest post at the Damsel's New Old School Blog. If you like learning how to do things the old fashioned way, or just sharing ideas about recipes, food preservation, sewing, crafts and other cool stuff, this is the place to be!
I wrote about making doughnuts at my Grandma's house on Halloween. It's an all day process that provided a nice change of pace from making flower arrangements all day. There were four of us helpers, it took us from nine in the morning until five in the afternoon. Grandma used to do it by herself every Halloween, with all of the neighborhood kids underfoot!
The sale on Christmas decor is still happening at Annie's Main Street Floral. We have a good selection of velvet covered, red ornaments--enough to decorate a tree, and two full sized artificial Christmas trees (one of them is lightly flocked and pre-lit). We also have a trio of lodge pole pine trees including a stand, and pine wreaths and silk flowers. Plus some really cute heat-activated whirly-gig ornaments. Remember, everything is between 70-90 % off!
I wrote about making doughnuts at my Grandma's house on Halloween. It's an all day process that provided a nice change of pace from making flower arrangements all day. There were four of us helpers, it took us from nine in the morning until five in the afternoon. Grandma used to do it by herself every Halloween, with all of the neighborhood kids underfoot!
The sale on Christmas decor is still happening at Annie's Main Street Floral. We have a good selection of velvet covered, red ornaments--enough to decorate a tree, and two full sized artificial Christmas trees (one of them is lightly flocked and pre-lit). We also have a trio of lodge pole pine trees including a stand, and pine wreaths and silk flowers. Plus some really cute heat-activated whirly-gig ornaments. Remember, everything is between 70-90 % off!
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Christmas Decor Bargains
Christmas Decor Blowout Sale
Starting October 26, the week of Halloween, we are clearing out all Christmas Decor. We want to make room for new items and changes to the showroom. We're talking Christmas trees, ornaments, silk flowers, plush, ribbon, containers, you name it. 70-90% discounts. Items are first come first served, and must be paid with cash, check or credit card. (No house charges, sorry). Some items are new, some are gently used. This is a great way to get a new look for Christmas without spending a lot of money!
Starting October 26, the week of Halloween, we are clearing out all Christmas Decor. We want to make room for new items and changes to the showroom. We're talking Christmas trees, ornaments, silk flowers, plush, ribbon, containers, you name it. 70-90% discounts. Items are first come first served, and must be paid with cash, check or credit card. (No house charges, sorry). Some items are new, some are gently used. This is a great way to get a new look for Christmas without spending a lot of money!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Design Contest!
So excited, the Rathburn wedding came just in time to enter this contest!!
Keep tuned in for pictures.
Keep tuned in for pictures.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Charity Events
Saturday, the students from Clearfield High School picked up their corsages and boutonnieres and Annie participated in The Deron Williams and Kyle Korver Charity Dodgeball tournament for the Christmas Box House. This is absolutely non-flower related, but we love to support charities and charity events. Here is what I wrote about it on www.Jazzbots.com:
http://www.jazzbots.com/web/2009/09/15/dodgeball-childhood-trauma-revisited/
It was good fun and great exercise of muscles I didn't even know that I had!!!
Friday, September 4, 2009
Shop front counter Sept
Shop front counter Sept
Originally uploaded by annie.whittaker
It's beginning to look a lot like September here in the shop. It's my favorite time of year! The big yellow flower above the red wall is made of recycled packing materials and the surrounding garlands are made from packing materials and bed skirts! I love re-purposing things.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Yay Construction!! (Really)
It's finally here. No more wondering, worrying or having to answer "I'm not sure when." The construction has started in front of our store. My concerns that the traffic would stop flowing northbound in front of our store on Main Street weren't unfounded; it's pretty much 'nil. But you have to look at the silver lining of the cloud right?
Well amazingly enough, I've found a couple. First, people can see my signage better! They aren't blocked or distracted by busy traffic. Secondly, it's much, much easier to get into our parking lot now. So if you are one of the folks who didn't want to deal with turning left against all the craziness or not being able to turn left out of our parking lot, worry no more! It's almost heavenly maneuvering into the lot!
Come and see us!!
Well amazingly enough, I've found a couple. First, people can see my signage better! They aren't blocked or distracted by busy traffic. Secondly, it's much, much easier to get into our parking lot now. So if you are one of the folks who didn't want to deal with turning left against all the craziness or not being able to turn left out of our parking lot, worry no more! It's almost heavenly maneuvering into the lot!
Come and see us!!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Spring is Here!Well, close enough. It's here in the shop! We would like to announce the opening of registration for our
Spring Floral Design Class
Wednesday March 25, 2009
6:30 PM
Make and Take your own bouquet!
Class will be approximately 2 hours long, goodies will be provided.
Cost is $40 which includes all materials and instruction.
Classes are small so that we can provide individualized instruction so call today!Discount available for those who sign up with two friends or more.
Call the shop for more information.
801-544-5999
Monday, January 26, 2009
Things to Remember About Valentines Day
The Valentine's Day "season" is looming. Although it's only one day, for most florists the planning for this one day happens a year in advance, and the ordering and preparation begins months in advance. There is such a demand for roses, that the price is forced to go up with it.
So far, I have only been able to wonder what would happen if the demand on Valentine's Day was more balanced between roses and other flowers. Mixed flower bouquets are perceived to be less romantic I suppose. But when you think about it, who determines what is romantic?
In all reality, it's the thought behind the Valentine's gift that makes it romantic. When I am choosing flowers for my home, I choose anything besides roses. I think that roses are beautiful and there is nothing in the world that matches the unique beauty of the rose, but this can be said about all other flowers. Mixed bouquets are going to last longer than all rose bouquets, with staggered life spans depending on the blooms in the bouquet. Not only do they last longer, but they have more variety in texture and color.
In my experience, women prefer something besides just roses in a bouquet. I've also learned from my experience, that men are the main buyers of flowers on Valentines Day, and that most men think that the women they are buying for prefer roses. If men and women could only communicate!
The most important thing to know about Valentines Day is that not all dozen rose arrangements are created equally. Make sure as you are calling and checking prices at different florists, to ask what each of those bouquets contain. Only roses? Babies Breath? Other accent flowers? One type of greenery or several? Curly willow? Ribbon or bow? Large vase or small? Etc. Etc.
It might seem like you are getting a huge bargain, but you might be buying an apple, when you thought you were buying a bag of oranges.
So far, I have only been able to wonder what would happen if the demand on Valentine's Day was more balanced between roses and other flowers. Mixed flower bouquets are perceived to be less romantic I suppose. But when you think about it, who determines what is romantic?
In all reality, it's the thought behind the Valentine's gift that makes it romantic. When I am choosing flowers for my home, I choose anything besides roses. I think that roses are beautiful and there is nothing in the world that matches the unique beauty of the rose, but this can be said about all other flowers. Mixed bouquets are going to last longer than all rose bouquets, with staggered life spans depending on the blooms in the bouquet. Not only do they last longer, but they have more variety in texture and color.
In my experience, women prefer something besides just roses in a bouquet. I've also learned from my experience, that men are the main buyers of flowers on Valentines Day, and that most men think that the women they are buying for prefer roses. If men and women could only communicate!
The most important thing to know about Valentines Day is that not all dozen rose arrangements are created equally. Make sure as you are calling and checking prices at different florists, to ask what each of those bouquets contain. Only roses? Babies Breath? Other accent flowers? One type of greenery or several? Curly willow? Ribbon or bow? Large vase or small? Etc. Etc.
It might seem like you are getting a huge bargain, but you might be buying an apple, when you thought you were buying a bag of oranges.
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