I was awoken this Mother's Day with a call at 7:00 am that a beloved family friend was no longer with us. Joyce, was like a mother to me and to so many. As the shock overwhelmed me, I flooded with memories of her and how she took care of so many daughters. How fitting it is that she would leave us on her day.
Today, I am starting a new tradition by making a spring posie in her honor.
Bouquets to Art De Young Museum
My favorite time of the year brings my favorite annual show of the year--Bouquets to Art at the DeYoung Museum. If you have never been, please make the trip. Local designers create floral arrangements inspired by one of the museums collections. Here is one of my favs.
Love from the Girl Scouts
Look at the lovely bouquet I received from Girl Scout moms for helping to plan an overnight trip for our co-op troop to Camp Arequipa and Camp Bothin in Marin. Although, I work with flowers all the time, there is nothing like receiving a sweet bouquet of appreciation from those you care about (husband--hint hint). I so enjoyed spending bonding time with the troop and their mom's, campfires, s'mores, playing games and making art, all within the inspiring foresty backdrop.
Spring Daffodils
Valentine's day, love
My favorite of holidays, Valentine's Day, is three weeks away. This day makes me giddy--I love seeing the crowds shop for cards and there is simply no better vision on this day than a stranger holding a huge bouquet of flowers destined for his/her beloved on the streets of San Francisco.
This day is not only a flower shop affair, it is a family affair for me and my guy and my two girls. Forget homework, we are all busy crafting Valentine's for each other and for friends and family. And, we are not just the construction paper type of family. This is when I bring out all the fancy papers, silk ribbons, beads, old typewriter and other ephemera from my stash. It is also when I am day dreaming up new ways to present your Valentine bouquet. I love a posie in a silver mint julep cup, a single gardenia in a presentation box , a bouquet of roses and orchids presented in a recycled wooden wine box, or a mixed bouquet wrapped in unique fabrics that I have spent years collecting. Not only do I have a passion for sourcing flowers and creating arrangements, I also collect anything and everything crafty. I don't know if I never had enough crayons and paper as a kid, but there will be no shortage of art making at my house. And it is from my collections that I add embellishments to my bouquets to make them different, individualized. I love the finding, gathering and arranging as much as the giving. So do get on with making or buying the perfect card for your Valentine and be in touch to peruse our bouquets.
Our community pop-up shop will be in full swing the days before and of February 14 so keep in touch for location and let us help you dream up your perfect Valentine.
