tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39955504751484791872024-03-04T23:37:42.686-05:00Inspired to FlowerInspired to Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00608225105896524030noreply@blogger.comBlogger157125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995550475148479187.post-75423622869542892922009-06-03T07:09:00.001-04:002009-06-03T07:09:55.901-04:00Stress Busters<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSziBa5N2CT1cy_LKyKKjgFMF6zyOU8BC16RfxAUl1X_p3g4EmNN3grh44bFTtVr0IKnl0OiDASjPFAEKHnah4GznoEjQOaTq3tdJTFFcltAPYc_Y-1F6knW1ur0kDIV2aCE5obQ_EeEM/s1600-h/KB10109_w4%5B11%5D.jpg"><img title="KB10109_w4" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="156" alt="KB10109_w4" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzGGpVJJgQGCokHk-AdOJxUupGt1p2Z0UfQKSIfS5w0XOoZfxYju-GAicr1LocQ9gaq1U22EAu0JQ_UX2hqsgbnDxKplidJPWNFsdxdBWXsfvCFUcFBWQW072HXd0N4x6yjcspkEclXh8/?imgmax=800" width="169" align="right" border="0" /></a>Believe it or not, recent behavioral studies have uncovered quite possibly the simplest way to improve emotional health and wellbeing – <em>flowers</em>. Considering the fast-paced and highly-stressed lifestyle most of us lead today, this comes as a welcome discovery. Besides exercise and other personal lifestyle changes as stress relief, flowers can also be used as a way to feel better and more relaxed.</p> <p>It has been found that being around flowers <u>triggers uplifting emotions</u> like happiness. Flowers are also able to <u>enhance good feelings</u> such as life satisfaction and also <u>affect people’s behavior</u> in a social situation.</p> <p>As natural and healthy mood moderators, flowers have the power to:</p> <ul> <li><u>Immediately alter moods</u><strong> <br /></strong>When someone receives flowers, happiness is almost instantaneous, displaying excited smiles indicating extreme pleasure. </li> <ul> <li><em>(This result occurs in all age groups.)</em> </li> </ul> <li><u>Affect moods in the long run <br /></u>People who receive flowers are more likely to be less anxious, depressed and restless. They experience heightened enjoyment and are more satisfied with their lives than those who have not received flowers. </li> <ul> <li><em>(Think of seniors in retirement homes.)</em> </li> </ul> <li><u>Create intimate bonds with others</u><strong> <br /></strong>Being around flowers makes people more sociable and leads to increased contact with others, especially friends and family. </li> <ul> <li><em>(The “Valentine” Effect.)</em> </li> </ul> <li><u>Brighten up spaces and create a sharing atmosphere <br /></u>Most people position their floral arrangements in highly visible places such as the living and dining rooms, and in hallways and entrance halls. In other words, the flowers are placed in areas where visitors are welcomed. </li> <ul> <li><em>(An instant “I value you” message!)</em> </li> </ul> </ul> <p>There's no two ways about it – with such a compelling argument, there's no reason why we should let stress get the better of us. Especially in the present day environment, anything that helps us feel better is most welcomed! Surround yourself and your loved ones with flowers, and see the difference for yourself. </p> Inspired to Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00608225105896524030noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995550475148479187.post-87507187197403086752009-04-03T13:06:00.001-04:002009-04-03T13:06:35.729-04:00It’s Prom Season!<p align="justify">We are busy preparing an assortment of corsages and boutonnieres for the multiple proms in our area.  We feature a range of wristlet options for corsages… freshwater pearl, crystal, shimmery slap bracelets, decorative wire and traditional elastic.  We also carry several accent choices for corsages and boutonnieres… crystal butterfly clips, crystal and pearl accents strands, bouillon wire in an assortment of colors and styles, crystal flowers and other decorative additions.  Stop by to see our full selection and to place your order!</p> <p align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTJjhme3AXmWPOEIhkwAH_5QWB4EGuhuhVbb1SxPIiZKJIlzvYDqsd-SXEA0E19XBSWwyrWLjoGzlK-rwxwlRjIrd7WTaGoqJqOwzA7zynGPcnDjfBCaIM7pjDTqUkkfyPpfi2YJK_1bc/s1600-h/CIMG1704%5B2%5D.jpg"><img title="CIMG1704" style="border-right: 0px; 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border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="230" alt="tulips better homes and gardens" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqEcDTuO01fdPzkR9LLfR0k-R1COuS3oTTANS4fG84PmeWfgifmirUZ7SKqYCIGluI2I-OlY57So_-xbGRnm7szvaChkEhKSPNAMBETAn2qQmvgjvcB3zzErK9VMaapJ0FuzOSO_ONwmU/?imgmax=800" width="174" border="0" /></a> </td> <td valign="top" width="133"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/holidays/valentines-day/decorating/valentines-day-flowers-centerpieces/?page=3"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="231" alt="box better homes and gardens" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDnu3t9mJrUfNUQURwSU7MY2g93aXsnGIwGhmlZKiFkmXPB_-RWlqScKYFhBuVp2SuN42VepaSPwrs8txiTm831hcg2tbS6mostplJDP2L6rSp30om031-JprWS9XYGJ8q59Jyyr7uuQI/?imgmax=800" width="174" border="0" /></a> </td> <td valign="top" width="133"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/holidays/valentines-day/decorating/valentines-day-flowers-centerpieces/?page=13"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="230" alt="bouquet better homes and gardens" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2_N4lXML78ljOn5PyYfO5Cw8Fkd5I3ZvDpRMw9jX8796UBnkX1kAZS7F8skEdFvqOBENQNxWny2b2Ko1Mko7H4k6Ea_HQ70EwtKhmqvKWeE-rPiL0lP9_VJSxG3vdQ6jYDAgBQIQAcqM/?imgmax=800" width="174" border="0" /></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p> </p> <p>Also, <a href="http://kabloomofsandysprings.blogspot.com/search/label/Valentine%27s%20Day">click here to see some of our posts from last year</a>.</p> Inspired to Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00608225105896524030noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995550475148479187.post-34916754343025316212009-01-26T04:00:00.000-05:002009-01-26T04:00:00.681-05:00Exciting News<p>We had some wonderful press coverage at the end of the 2008.  We are proud to announce our selection as Readers' Choice Best of Atlanta Florist for 2008 in <a href="http://www.atlantamagazine.com/article.aspx?id=26358">Atlanta Magazine</a>. This honor means so much to us since it is a reflection of our level of customer satisfaction in the community. Thank you to all of our wonderful customers who voted for us!</p> <p>One of our weddings has also been featured in the Knot Magazine Atlanta Spring 2009 edition.  <a href="http://weddings.theknot.com/ODB/themes/realweddings/view.aspx?type=1&id=38322&MsdVisit=1">Click here to see the online version.</a>  We are thrilled to see the flower pictures - taken by the very talented Scott Chester of <a href="http://www.wscottchesterblog.com">W. Scott Chester Photography</a> - that they chose to feature.  </p> Inspired to Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00608225105896524030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995550475148479187.post-13684744403061256212009-01-08T11:52:00.001-05:002009-01-08T11:57:39.750-05:00It’s a New Year!<p>All of us at<strong> </strong>KaBloom (Marianne, Linda, Don, Michele, Laura, Tim and Cooper (our newly initiated delivery driver) rang in the New Year with much excitement and anticipation. We were wondering how the economic meltdown in the last part of 2008 would affect the business and we’re happy to report that the holiday season from November to December was good to us. We had such beautiful Christmas trees and wreaths on display at the shop and received many oohs and aahs from customers shopping or just looking.  Thank you, Don!</p> <p> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="527" border="0"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="383"> <p>And now all the left-over ornaments and adornments are an incredible 50% off! That also applies to all other holiday items – and fall items (still some left!) are at an all-time-low of 60%. </p> </td> <td valign="top" width="142"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8lHzVOeV0sDRuPaGAXmwVcQHjZzaz81Wg2BJVNPMulCfNF1fjbMQCrDTBkX3G2IvtP9Cum45c1aGsjd2Y5ffqoMRa9RM87OQnwobQUTSvavOOHBN2AIe06UQtJnBLX4bnAerFi849Z90/s1600-h/Clearance%5B17%5D.jpg"><img title="Clearance" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="51" alt="Clearance" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE7636t1QHnmbGC9YQdwaMRvWxYWB_4aRtVz8I6zhj4ARsPRtO0l5_4Zl46P1Ssx7nZ3YnMWP26Ewjv32TkaYQ_wm6-DGt0ZrS696niB4TwU2xXyuWaXzHUk8FKTAKA-UtBJnBZxAiTTg/?imgmax=800" width="165" border="0" /></a></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p> </p> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="525" border="0"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="151"><a href="http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://jerrydownsphoto.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/00938.jpg&imgrefurl=http://jerrydownsphoto.wordpress.com/&usg=__eTGR2VoNqKVvoCGSwNXfLT9fTjM=&h=432&w=432&sz=176&hl=en&start=27&um=1&tbnid=_hyx4Vc1futnIM:&tbnh=126&tbnw=126&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dvalentines%2Bday%2Bflowers%2B%2522european%26start%3D20%26ndsp%3D20%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26rls%3Dcom.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox%26rlz%3D1I7GGLD%26sa%3DN"><img height="126" src="http://tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:_hyx4Vc1futnIM:http://jerrydownsphoto.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/00938.jpg" width="126" /></a></td> <td valign="top" width="372"> <p>We have to clear out all these items in preparation for the florist’s busiest day of the year – <em><strong>Valentine’s Day</strong></em>! New vases, new plush, new designs are waiting in the wings to go on display, but we need the room. Take advantage of our sales!!!</p> <p><font size="1">Heart-shaped rose photo is courtesy of Jerry Downs</font></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> Inspired to Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00608225105896524030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995550475148479187.post-90681979335296325442008-11-27T03:22:00.000-05:002008-11-27T03:22:00.249-05:00Happy Thanksgiving!<p>Wishing you have a wonderful day with your family and friends.</p> Inspired to Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00608225105896524030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995550475148479187.post-82477420820325873732008-11-26T02:05:00.000-05:002008-11-26T02:05:00.564-05:00Fall Weddings<p>With Thanksgiving tomorrow, I guess it is time to post some fall wedding ideas!  Check out these beautiful fall inspired flowers.  I love the idea of using natural materials.  The bark covered vases are gorgeous.  The boutonniere with the kumquats and eucalyptus pods are super cute too.</p> <div align="center"> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" align="center" border="0"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="133"> <p align="center"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="168" alt="bark" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnqNVQpFjBUzgIhePZQv7Pw3efClByViOtLiYXDIDhr16rLmyLPtanrj9NTO7gOs49gMjutC9ZOAc9KqkCEUgzLMIErWDQdHIXnec2FxLTpukkJKsf7L31eKNK_zbOIC9p4HLuhAtViMg/?imgmax=800" width="168" border="0" /></p> </td> <td valign="top" width="133"> <p align="center"><a href="http://weddings.theknot.com/ODB/themes/realweddings/detailview.aspx?id=2844&type=3&wedding_details=Reception+Decor&colors=Orange&pageIndex=1&MsdVisit=1"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="162" alt="purple" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVgt18ErPVqCn_iMP8nzu1ifuDuFrpO2l5wyHDlz99QsCdSqcrfhi-DTJMfWy-Z8p6eUxfF6GPigqmvqZ9qQSZbDD98bBsdnQA_ywoIy0O8Sm6V2B0o7LaZmc_Gk5C_0gkMBJmOs7F5-Y/?imgmax=800" width="168" border="0" /></a> </p> </td> <td valign="top" width="133"> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.brides.com/planning/flowers/feature/slide/178120?#_slide=178129"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="168" alt="boutonniere" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXZRDXyLJtdoqUbCp92h60AMbqcg9lmsWaIGIb-Py5eWL3KSW5ZpnFMjane-wfxpjYjnckoTgIHjlAvRCX2IIazhYugY8BnldvufQroNQBCFLAt6QneavYKXBTwkwnJuJsxbbvQ5HbkyM/?imgmax=800" width="168" border="0" /></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="133"> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.brides.com/planning/flowers/feature/slide/178120?#_slide=178131_chip=0"></a><a href="http://www.brides.com/planning/flowers/feature/slide/178120?#_slide=178131_chip=0"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="214" alt="center apples" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimda2jKP8fQgH6HuvnU4aJXE4USsfpDNOoqwkt2S3VAHaibK1XdtLqTVJ_5XIhpfxWfWtO1ydL2-sBQE-3_EPiI3A7cXeoYssYQQzzJmNvxroHOWY6TYkkNiMZ3NL2PZiy_b-xVd3bCsE/?imgmax=800" width="158" border="0" /></a></a> </p> </td> <td valign="top" width="133"> <p align="center"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="216" alt="calla" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXTENfZ0ojZqQCl6bxoesy1q2PwLWSSAzHFB2NU-NMFdzW33elaRE8rI0USr7bkHZ3P2p92Y_XhEHVPN-5HaTpHP6iEWqv98WylbEO4XOH-8oLYA0ANGkTziLwM5ajEfH8-bz6wrau4n8/?imgmax=800" width="158" border="0" /></p> </td> <td valign="top" width="133"> <p align="center"><a href="http://weddings.theknot.com/ODB/themes/realweddings/detailview.aspx?id=29308&type=3&Colors=Purple&pageindex=2"></a><a href="http://www.brides.com/planning/flowers/feature/slide/178120?#_slide=178139_chip=0"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="216" alt="centerpiece" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfXL7PI-6KkbS7VDhp_y396AKz9vzJ7y1Ws_YWOiJRi2aZeRE5Hq6RHMq-B3KB91ACL0k-3bh_xBPfmEpR_MwQDv0ekBF7flmkTngNpOHjHJYUtOOa1FIEU897Hc2-foGqXPTGFFD4NU4/?imgmax=800" width="158" border="0" /></a></a> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="133"> <p align="center"></p> </td> <td valign="top" width="133"> <p align="center"></p> </td> <td valign="top" width="133"> <p align="center"></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div align="center">Pictures from <a href="http://www.brides.com">brides.com</a> and <a href="http://www.theknot.com">The Knot</a>; click on each picture to get more details.</div> Inspired to Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00608225105896524030noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995550475148479187.post-73794649111572688862008-11-24T14:15:00.000-05:002008-11-24T14:15:00.950-05:00Fall Vase Hack<p><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/thanksgiving-table-settings?lnc=34372aca2511f010VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&rsc=lpg_home&lpgStart=1&currentslide=31&currentChapter=2">Martha Stewart</a> brings us a simple way to create a fall look with some of the small vessels you have on hand.  Wrap a dried corn husk around a small vase and then, tie some ribbon around the bottom so it holds.  You will have yourself a beautiful vase to put some fall colored flowers in for Thanksgiving in no time.  </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/thanksgiving-table-settings?lnc=34372aca2511f010VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&rsc=lpg_home&lpgStart=1&currentslide=31&currentChapter=2"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="291" alt="corn husk votives" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuREeLJrwi1b0FIRweh-dqWtGA4IfgnUUXynUIuDFBlEHu5Wj2Nbwao1OzV1MgCV_72WyeRADhAxKa2cDfasMLxeAfiaXj9J9Kw7BIlfXwKsvb3E2GsLL5AIfEOrJ55s3FLoWegyYDmCg/?imgmax=800" width="233" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="center"></p> Inspired to Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00608225105896524030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995550475148479187.post-59329620536300786982008-11-23T13:44:00.001-05:002008-11-23T13:44:02.471-05:00Flower Pumpkins<p>So cute! I love this idea of using pumpkins and mums for these arrangements.  What a great decorating idea for Thanksgiving.  You could even do this with the kids.  </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/holidays/?sssdmh=dm17.347522&day=45&esrc=nwholdec21_09&email=1452593858"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="358" alt="pumpkins" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcGH-4dPZMyzrBMSEAQ25h_FgMg7Kp-NUV8IWVp1Vncr3Pz-ngzvmJzi9GQ53U8Ec2NcEfasJMxWm8m5MkQRf2fXCXnmz-ltt9x216Cpq1Fc4TpHiAyZodbmcIG6NnIdOaBzA_lz2d5tU/?imgmax=800" width="270" border="0" /></a> </p> <a href="http://www.bhg.com/holidays/?sssdmh=dm17.347522&day=45&esrc=nwholdec21_09&email=1452593858">Click here for details from Better Homes and Gardens.</a> Inspired to Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00608225105896524030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995550475148479187.post-68377440860131834752008-11-07T12:02:00.001-05:002008-11-07T12:02:43.281-05:00Thanksgiving Table Settings<p>Come on over to the shop today or tomorrow to see some table setting examples at our Holiday Open House!  We will have demonstrations on using ribbon for decorations, creating your own centerpieces for the holiday table, decorating Christmas trees, and more!  We hope you will stop by for the party!</p> <p align="left">In the meantime, here is some inspiration for your Thanksgiving Table - just a few short weeks away.</p> <div align="center"> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" align="center" border="0"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglPSNwqsi5lXuBdUxkeTo65HsqcatFyqSSSe-rRusPTTig_CS9eKYX34aFuuWtycVkf0P9YbuGxpw9PzPI3r9RfkwCCr-CCbGZ8AgLsBkOTC_ZZWmLPOqetwPGDpjWYdtQ71ivU4WrgAs/s1600-h/dessert-table-ENTERT1106-de%5B4%5D.jpg"></a><a href="http://www.countryliving.com/cooking/entertaining/thanksgiving-table-settings-1108"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="205" alt="thanksgiving-table-settings-de" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX4ClpQ6aXivX01NkAFV8zU2wUd0vmIfqVLjzKnUSi3y1n2536cskYhiunEzA2uWg5k_VnHzrW2c9Dk9jEZm-1gI8I12KvcvcQXLOFweDU1DHqE5koPUqda3yaN_9mLjYC4ij4-a4Vmec/?imgmax=800" width="260" border="0" /></a></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="http://www.countryliving.com/cooking/entertaining/thanksgiving-table-settings-1108"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="205" alt="floral-centerpiece-thanksgiving-cp1106-de" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnhNaLR_OP1i0lVrIK1dStSU9r1nfRwgpnFN95sksTnMfspgBkGNeEkkR78qvWu8eJyfgPTj9BviYvys4gWna1hS8yM5x0ux-imFREPNsWhDKAEWvNt6x5qwUsL9wZXGzsOO0-a65rIHU/?imgmax=800" width="260" border="0" /></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center"> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" align="center" border="0"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="http://www.countryliving.com/cooking/entertaining/thanksgiving-table-settings-1108"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="204" alt="dessert-table-ENTERT1106-de" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1hoqmZNJ3bg4tIgRdQwoN_vgSXCO1DYOON5WGsYue3iou2nzF8ohEDrmTdfIJPQMYFgEDgoB37F6Rpxp9XQRHq_1jyAMydv7DKBKMJnGltWNm3FAxMGB2d1aNtHs9CwTnXfegJxr_8EY/?imgmax=800" width="260" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidjPvJkXAR8waGQSyWTrE55RyiOxReIdMvPFwdhjlDdcJ4whjrOMgOkl6NjCTToIRF_4X_wVtTH5BFxxlLo284xJ-VNYRIyBWq6ozJeH_8owMiXmL70GGV3YkLr9Ffgjwww5hf6mdm5P0/s1600-h/thanksgiving-table-settings-de%5B4%5D.jpg"></a></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="http://www.countryliving.com/cooking/entertaining/thanksgiving-table-settings-1108"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="205" alt="thanksgiving-table-7-de" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf4O6SiLqXTt1P3lVMmIXziPhDE6SDejfqw5du4epsCj7a-W9aA5i05ka0dL8UBtEGdbDuWU9rrRYbWIkH0mM4I1NAa5Ny12wX1_6qS7EJOYjsdUOOZzdQxOiksUK82YmMIq-3mez1NAY/?imgmax=800" width="260" border="0" /></a></td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div align="center">[pictures from <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/">Country Living</a>, <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/cooking/entertaining/thanksgiving-table-settings-1108">click here for many more ideas</a>]</div> Inspired to Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00608225105896524030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995550475148479187.post-85040023810219756822008-11-05T09:38:00.001-05:002008-11-05T09:38:55.553-05:00Holiday Open House<p>Wow!  I can't believe Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away.  To prepare for the holidays we are hosting a Holiday Open House.  Check out the details below.</p> <p>Friday, November 7th, 12 pm to 8 pm</p> <p>Saturday, November 8th, 9 am to 5 pm </p> <p>We will have the store decorated with holiday decor and tablescapes.  We will give you some decoration and DIY tips with demonstrations.  You will get a chance to meet our designers.  And we will have some noshes & nibbles and wine & drinks to share with you, as well as door prizes!  Please stop by.</p> Inspired to Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00608225105896524030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995550475148479187.post-57572063766856798982008-09-19T13:27:00.000-04:002008-09-19T13:28:54.805-04:00Sandy Springs Festival<p>Be sure to check out the Sandy Springs Festival this weekend! Here are the details for the event:<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/kabloomofsandysprings/SNPhVF_W0aI/AAAAAAAABUU/IsTT4fM6fNM/s1600-h/KaBloom%20Sandy%20Springs%20Festival%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="244" alt="KaBloom Sandy Springs Festival" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/kabloomofsandysprings/SNPhVTO5vxI/AAAAAAAABUY/BbKamoWM6yI/KaBloom%20Sandy%20Springs%20Festival_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="163" align="right" border="0" /></a></p> <p>Hours - Saturday: 9:00 am to 7:00pm and Sunday: 11:00am to 5:00 pm</p> <p>Where - Right near CityWalk</p> <p>What - community fun! Don't miss the <a href="http://www.sandyspringsfestival.com/directions.html">pet parade at 11:00 am on Saturday</a>. And you can register early tomorrow morning for the <a href="http://www.sandyspringsfestival.com/10k_road_race.html">Doug Kessler Lightning 10k.</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.sandyspringsfestival.com/">Click here for more information.</a></p> <p>[The picture on the right is from last year's festival.]</p> Inspired to Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00608225105896524030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995550475148479187.post-48358881322409295182008-08-27T09:21:00.000-04:002008-08-27T09:22:40.896-04:00COLOURLovers - Wedding Palette Possiblities<p>I spent sometime this morning playing with the <a href="http://www.colourlovers.com/">COLOURLovers</a> website.  Wow.  If you like experimenting with color, you can spend a good deal of time on this website.  I think it would be really helpful for someone planning a wedding (along with decorating, floral design, you name it).  Say you are struggling with which colors to use for your wedding.  With this website, you can take a favorite painting, photograph, or whatever; throw it into the <a href="http://www.colourlovers.com/palettes/add">COLOURLovers picture palette inspiration tool</a>; and ta-da! - the colors that were used in the picture pop up on the screen.  From there, you can create a inspired color palette for your wedding.  </p> <p>One of my favorite paintings is the <a href="http://www.uncp.edu/home/canada/work/markport/lit/introlit/girlinwindow.jpg">Girl in the Window by Dalí</a>.  So, I took a weblink for that painting and came up with this palette. </p> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="http://www.uncp.edu/home/canada/work/markport/lit/introlit/girlinwindow.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="359" alt="girl in the windo dali" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/kabloomofsandysprings/SLVVHju8IWI/AAAAAAAABUM/KkVgkMqnRyI/girl%20in%20the%20windo%20dali%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="256" border="0" /></a> </td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="http://www.colourlovers.com/"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="362" alt="colour lovers palette" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/kabloomofsandysprings/SLVVIBShekI/AAAAAAAABUQ/bixImBcRi6I/colour%20lovers%20palette%5B8%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="241" border="0" /></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p>Check out <a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2008/07/oh-the-colours.html">KenzieKate's guest post on Design*Sponge</a> for a more detailed description of how to use this website.</p> Inspired to Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00608225105896524030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995550475148479187.post-10740607403477680872008-08-26T07:32:00.000-04:002008-08-26T07:34:40.577-04:00Air Plants!<p>The designers are having so much fun with air plants these days! Also known as <em>Tillandsia, </em>air plants are so easy to care for and add a bit of spunk to an arrangement.  Air plants do not have roots, do not require soil, and mainly thrive on the dust and moisture in the air, which means they are super easy for those missing a green thumb.  There are so many ways to use these plants: add them to an arrangement, use them on a piece of drift wood, or place them on top of some beautiful river rocks - that is just the start, the possibilities are endless.</p> <p>To round out the summer, try getting an air plant and putting it into one of the shells you found this summer at the beach.  <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/seashell-planter-with-hannah">Here are the instructions</a> for how-to do it!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/seashell-planter-with-hannah"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="285" alt="airplant in shell" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/kabloomofsandysprings/SLPqCa2vttI/AAAAAAAABUI/vNCU-_mmUCw/airplant%20in%20shell%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="229" border="0" /></a>  </p> <p align="center">[via <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/seashell-planter-with-hannah">Martha Stewart</a>]</p> <p>For more information on air plants, click <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/article/airplants-with-paul">here</a> and <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A12339191">here</a>.</p> Inspired to Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00608225105896524030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995550475148479187.post-88464746771272523022008-08-07T10:45:00.000-04:002008-08-07T10:46:15.640-04:00College Living<p>It is that time of the year.  The car gets packed to the gills and you head out to start a new year.  College students all over the U.S. will be decorating their dorms and college apartments over the next few weeks, if they haven't already.  The first year is always the most exciting and overwhelming.  What to bring?  There is tons of advice out there on this.  I remember the monster list I had with great suggestions on items that I needed for the year.  Here are a few lists that I found online: <a href="http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/college-success/9763.html">Off-to-College Checklist</a>, <a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/bts01_checklist.asp">Bed Bath and Beyond</a>, and the <a href="http://images.containerstore.com/pdf/collegeChecklist-2008.pdf">Container Store</a>.  The Container Store also has some tips for college living on their main <a href="http://www.containerstore.com/college/index.jhtml;jsessionid=IYFTHWXTIBANBQFIAIMCM5GAVABBMJVC">dorm room page</a>. And here are some more suggestions to <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/organizing/ultimate-getaway-moving-into-the-dorm-058837">keep organized and manage in a small space</a>.  <a href="http://www.thegreenguide.com/doc/121/dorm">National Geographic</a> also lists some resources for taking your dorm room green. Remember to check with your school to find out what is allowed in your dorm room and don't forget to plan with your roommate!</p> <p>My one suggestion would be to add some live plants.  They bring life to the room and offer an inexpensive option for decor.  Try African Violets, succulents, or a money tree for easy to care for options.  Lucky Bamboo or wheat grass are two other ideas that would work too!  Go to your local florist and see what is available that you like.  </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/smason/1078574742/"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="246" alt="african violet" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/kabloomofsandysprings/SJsKtfUbMTI/AAAAAAAABUA/zz6I-cv6PkM/african%20violet%5B15%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="176" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cflava/57929760/"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="246" alt="bamboo 2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/kabloomofsandysprings/SJsKtsHB71I/AAAAAAAABUE/nXGkx_9D0X0/bamboo%202%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="327" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="center">[photos via <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/smason/1078574742/">pusgums</a> and <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cflava/57929760/">cyntheticflava</a>]</p> Inspired to Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00608225105896524030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995550475148479187.post-63608774913632006592008-08-06T16:19:00.001-04:002008-08-06T16:19:01.791-04:00Wedding Featured<a title="non-pro pic" href="http://kabloomofsandysprings.blogspot.com/"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="357" alt="robin and jon" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/kabloomofsandysprings/SJoHNS0d_JI/AAAAAAAABT8/LY7fzE63e6c/robin%20and%20jon%5B13%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="334" align="right" border="0" /></a> <p>One late night last week, I received word that some of our wedding photos were going to be featured on <a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2008/07/28/real-weddings-robin-jon/">Elizabeth Anne Designs</a> blog.  When I opened up the link, I was blown away with the super nice comments and photo selection for the post.  Today, I finally had a chance to poke around the blog some more and let me say that I am amazed by all the gorgeous weddings and decoration ideas posted on their site.  Be sure to check out <a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/">their blog</a> regularly for wedding inspiration!  We are SO honored that they posted some of the photographs from our wedding.  Check out the <a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2008/07/28/real-weddings-robin-jon/">feature on their blog</a> for some pictures by the very talented <a href="http://wscottchesterblog.com/">W. Scott Chester</a>.  Thank you Elizabeth and Anne and thanks to Cristen of W. Scott Chester photography for forwarding along our photos. Also, you can see some of the floral arrangements created by KaBloom of Sandy Springs!  Thanks Don, Linda, Michelle, and Tim for all your work that day!  </p> <p align="center"></p> Inspired to Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00608225105896524030noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995550475148479187.post-29184315143168574032008-08-05T20:57:00.001-04:002008-08-05T20:57:56.539-04:00Some Pieces from Around the Web<p>Check out the links below for some of the items that I have bookmarked over the past few months.  </p> <p><strong>Flower Arrangements</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/how-to/how-to-arrange-fresh-summer-flowers-in-a-low-vase-053295">Summer Flower Arranging Tips</a> for low vases from <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com">Apartment Therapy</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/plants-flowers/how-to-display-cut-flowers-10-easy-ways-053021">How To: Display Cut Flowers (10 Easy Ways)</a> from <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com">Apartment Therapy</a> </li> <li><a href="http://desiretoinspire.blogspot.com/2008/07/retro-vignettes.html">Retro Vignettes</a> of flower arrangements from <a href="http://desiretoinspire.blogspot.com/">Desire to Inspire</a> </li> <li><a href="http://lovely-little-things.blogspot.com/2008/07/hodgepodge.html">Hodgepodge</a> of single stem tulips in blue vases from <a href="http://lovely-little-things.blogspot.com/">Lovely Little Things</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Vases</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://elseachelsea.typepad.com/frolic/2008/07/flowery-polka-d.html">Polka Dot and Stripes</a> vases from <a href="http://elseachelsea.typepad.com/">{frolic!}</a>  </li> <li><a href="http://elseachelsea.typepad.com/frolic/2008/07/sara-paloma-vas.html">Sara Paloma Vases</a> from <a href="http://elseachelsea.typepad.com/">{frolic!}</a>  </li> <li><a href="http://happymundane.blogspot.com/2008/07/postfossils-torre-pot.html">Postfossil's Torre Pot</a> from <a href="http://happymundane.blogspot.com">happy mundane</a> </li> <li><a href="http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2008/07/easy-fabric-vase-covers.html">Easy Fabric Vase Covers</a> from <a href="http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com">How about orange...</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Miscellaneous </strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kokostudios/sets/72157605560915966/">Terrariums and Aquariums</a> from <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kokostudios/">Koko Studios</a> (found via <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/flickr-finds/flickr-find-koko-studios-urban-garden-053324">Apartment Therapy</a>) </li> <li><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/roundup/10-best-succulents-053080">10 Best Succulents</a> from <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/">Apartment Therapy</a> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>If you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it is your world for the moment.</p> <p>Georgia O'Keefe</p> Inspired to Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00608225105896524030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995550475148479187.post-6914857324362891582008-07-29T10:43:00.002-04:002008-07-31T09:15:05.585-04:00Internet Blues<p>Sorry Folks for the lack of posting here. I have had intermittent Internet access. But I am back online here and will really get back to the regularly scheduled program. Today is a catch-up day, and the rest of the week we will be on a family vacation. So, we will be back next week! In honor of the Internet Blues - here is a blue arrangement using ranunculus and muscari from Martha Stewart. <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.3a0656639de62ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=864877706428a110VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default">Click here for instructions on how to put it together.</a></p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.3a0656639de62ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=864877706428a110VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" height="372" alt="ranunculus and muscari" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/kabloomofsandysprings/SI8spO-eFhI/AAAAAAAABT4/oBYh62yIytw/ranunculus%20and%20muscari%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="298" border="0" /></a></p>Inspired to Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00608225105896524030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995550475148479187.post-35578506337509227212008-07-22T14:54:00.000-04:002008-07-22T14:55:00.141-04:00Vases by Alyssa Ettinger<p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=70195&order=&section_id=&page=1">Alyssa Ettinger</a> has some really nice white porcelain vases for sale in her etsy shop. I have a soft spot for old milk jug style jugs - so I just loves these! (Right: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12291107">Milk Collection, $30</a>; <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13471683">Left: Set of Three, NYC Theme, $110</a>)</p> <div align="center"> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="430" align="center" border="0"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="189"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12291107"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="199" alt="dairy bottles" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/kabloomofsandysprings/SIYs__tYTyI/AAAAAAAABTs/bk7Z2e6H7zU/dairy%20bottles%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" border="0" /></a> </td> <td valign="top" width="239"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13471683"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="199" alt="nyc antique bottles" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/kabloomofsandysprings/SIYtAOXsFOI/AAAAAAAABTw/2OiEhYUxmCs/nyc%20antique%20bottles%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="233" border="0" /></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <p>I also love the detail here for the knitware vase (<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11441296">Flat Mod Cable, $150</a>).</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11441296"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="278" alt="cable knit vases" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/kabloomofsandysprings/SIYtA1mz8aI/AAAAAAAABT0/ZB-gvjzBDYc/cable%20knit%20vases%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="217" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Found via <a href="http://poppytalk.blogspot.com/2008/07/something-special-alyssa-ettinger.html">PoppyTalk</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=70195">click here for more designs</a>.</p> Inspired to Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00608225105896524030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995550475148479187.post-4848025222518585092008-07-18T11:22:00.001-04:002008-07-18T11:25:09.117-04:00Upside Down Callas<p>Check out this gorgeous arrangement from Hotel Murano. I love the calla lilies hanging down inside the vase - some good floral engineering to accomplish that one!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/grilling/grill-tonight-baby-artichokes-with-capermint-sauce-056457"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="381" alt="hotel murano toby weiss" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/kabloomofsandysprings/SIC1Q0YQTiI/AAAAAAAABTo/8TA0HUTDYiw/hotel%20murano%20toby%20weiss%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="507" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Hotel Murano is located in Tacoma, Washington and is inspired by glass art.  For more photos of the hotel, <a href="http://tobybelt.blogspot.com/2008/03/hotel-murano-sleepover-art-museum.html">click here</a>.  [Found via <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/travel/bloggingtoby-weiss-introduces-hotel-murano-056466">Apartment Therapy</a> and photo by <a href="http://tobybelt.blogspot.com/2008/03/hotel-murano-sleepover-art-museum.html">Toby Weiss of the B.E.L.T blog</a>.]</p> Inspired to Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00608225105896524030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995550475148479187.post-63800401061153587892008-07-16T07:08:00.000-04:002008-07-16T07:08:00.374-04:00Modern White<p>No wonder Preston Bailey is tops when it comes to floral design.  This stunning bouquet just says it all.  Perfect for the modern bride!</p> <p><a href="http://www.instyleweddings.com/weddings/gallery/0,,20171358_20392510,00.html"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="480" alt="stunning" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/kabloomofsandysprings/SHRyIYugN_I/AAAAAAAABTE/ST8hLr7pGLQ/stunning%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="480" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>This bouquet was made for J.J. Philbin (Regis Philbin's daughter) and is filled with white cymbidium and dendrobium orchids, white peonies, and mini calla lilies.  (<a href="http://www.instyleweddings.com/weddings/gallery/0,,20171358_20392510,00.html">via InStyle Weddings</a>)</p> Inspired to Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00608225105896524030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995550475148479187.post-17905253290828859372008-07-14T07:29:00.000-04:002008-07-14T07:29:00.271-04:00Simple Summer Flower ArrangementsReal Simple posted an article with eight simple flower arrangement ideas. The main tip is to use a unique container with one or two different types of flowers. My favorite from their bunch is the <a href="http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/package/0,21861,1811609-1815289,00.html">gerber daisy table runner with wh</a><a href="http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/package/0,21861,1811609-1815289,00.html">eat grass</a> - very simple and summery. <a href="http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/photogallery/0,24615,1815292,00.html">Click here for step-by-step instructions. </a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/package/0,21861,1811609-1815289,00.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 279px; height: 372px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz6dJJAQWaGIaBHfYpUrRM6HekebYEQLiHyK8T7Ol9vkCWMlSIbQ9SgeqVTUntH35sEyHRuF7exggwpTovizL4hMRJyX64vVCdagVdga9Llnx54U_7Fjd-LY-Cq1zNNQ3bwBtOsPKKpXI/s400/0708_flowers_2_180.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5222556072188632978" border="0" /></a><br />I also like the idea of using <a href="http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/package/0,21861,1811609-1815972,00.html">beach pales</a> or terra cotta planters as containers too. These are things you have lying around the house - why not put flowers into them to give them new life! <a href="http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/package/0,21861,1811609,00.html">Click here for some more ideas.</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/package/0,21861,1811609-1815972,00.html"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqoaoDmuVNC63jsaKv8UrZJLewUNSOJXd5OJeBcK4farVGHJzG6OHkf1LGGwryB4racW-WmvBzpKSAJSHmIuG-6Adcgxi4F3DgqqM3VTE4Cvi5inqofQfdFeo4kER3fcGwei2_IEHveew/s400/0708_fun_flowers_02006_180.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5222557482110372642" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/package/0,21861,1811609-1815968,00.html"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-zkJpjRhJxstGWdLmRdhYMuFvbBKiKpRr2UK2xSFR5Mwu5GdZBzYcaHHvSwbeP-Qsj36z9nf6lqurOVhLaZj1a8Glv7PnnF3w9oj-IUZN8D_vUx1XEwOx7PvqWxmGfnBTB21rsjiIJDE/s400/0708_fun_flowers_05007_180.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5222557722673123026" border="0" /></a>Inspired to Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00608225105896524030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995550475148479187.post-76060703738897688702008-07-10T07:36:00.000-04:002008-07-10T07:36:00.481-04:00Home from Vacation!<p>We have arrived home.  So, we will be back to our regularly scheduled program next week!  We had a wonderful trip and saw many exciting sights!  Here is one lotus flower picture that I took from our first stop in Siem Reap, Cambodia.  I love how they folded the flower petals!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/kabloomofsandysprings/SHR41O8v4TI/AAAAAAAABTI/muvrI1cemTo/s1600-h/CIMG2563%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="484" alt="CIMG2563" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/kabloomofsandysprings/SHR42DPwNGI/AAAAAAAABTM/QZnIMd4VWXQ/CIMG2563_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" border="0" /></a></p> Inspired to Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00608225105896524030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995550475148479187.post-8404969839804555302008-07-09T06:03:00.000-04:002008-07-09T04:04:32.373-04:00Brights - Yellow and Pink<div align="center"> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" align="center" border="0"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/floral-inspirations-from-bouquets-to-boutonnieres?lnc=8b99cf380e1dd010VgnVCM1000005b09a00aRCRD&rsc=lpg_weddings&currentslide=1&currentChapter=1&chapterCounter=2&lpgStart=1&adnumber=0#lpg"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="225" alt="yellow" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/kabloomofsandysprings/SHRwbZq2zsI/AAAAAAAABS0/q4bVI8z5BXs/yellow%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" border="0" /></a> </p> </td> <td valign="top" width="200"> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/floral-inspirations-from-bouquets-to-boutonnieres?lnc=8b99cf380e1dd010VgnVCM1000005b09a00aRCRD&rsc=lpg_weddings&currentslide=2&currentChapter=1&chapterCounter=3&lpgStart=1&adnumber=1#lpg"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="225" alt="yellow bouquet" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/kabloomofsandysprings/SHRwcIoc6gI/AAAAAAAABS4/89JXLEnOIsc/yellow%20bouquet%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" border="0" /></a> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/floral-inspirations-from-bouquets-to-boutonnieres?lnc=8b99cf380e1dd010VgnVCM1000005b09a00aRCRD&rsc=lpg_weddings&currentslide=4&currentChapter=2&chapterCounter=1&lpgStart=1&adnumber=1#lpg"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="225" alt="tropical" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/kabloomofsandysprings/SHRwcsl-CQI/AAAAAAAABS8/TfrnIfSYnEQ/tropical%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" border="0" /></a> </p> </td> <td valign="top" width="200"> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/floral-inspirations-from-bouquets-to-boutonnieres?lnc=8b99cf380e1dd010VgnVCM1000005b09a00aRCRD&rsc=lpg_weddings&currentslide=5&currentChapter=2&chapterCounter=2&lpgStart=1&adnumber=1#lpg"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="225" alt="tropical 2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/kabloomofsandysprings/SHRwdRt1DnI/AAAAAAAABTA/9mTU8Phy-A0/tropical%202%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" border="0" /></a> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <p>Here are some beautiful arrangements from the summer issue of Martha Stewart Weddings!  I love the bright colors, especially the yellow.  <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/floral-inspirations-from-bouquets-to-boutonnieres">Click here for more pictures and arrangements.</a></p> Inspired to Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00608225105896524030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995550475148479187.post-54675382344841529862008-07-08T09:12:00.000-04:002008-07-08T09:12:00.417-04:00Real Simple Flowers<p>I have already featured two arrangements from this Real Simple Flower slide show, but I just could not resist a few more. Check them out!</p> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="133"><a href="http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/photogallery/0,24615,1111246,00.html#histNum=5"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="170" alt="mason jar" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/kabloomofsandysprings/SEfmhDyEArI/AAAAAAAABR8/MfPB4IL_jKc/mason%20jar%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="170" border="0" /></a> </td> <td valign="top" width="133"><a href="http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/photogallery/0,24615,1111246,00.html#histNum=5"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="170" alt="lilies" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/kabloomofsandysprings/SEfmh7GqdkI/AAAAAAAABSA/CR-q2A-3Q84/lilies%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="170" border="0" /></a> </td> <td valign="top" width="133"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/kabloomofsandysprings/SEfmirMXLsI/AAAAAAAABSE/ylG2qi7mKFI/s1600-h/0400_flowers_bottles%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="170" alt="0400_flowers_bottles" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/kabloomofsandysprings/SEfmjvpYCtI/AAAAAAAABSI/daFbPFCUjtA/0400_flowers_bottles_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="170" border="0" /></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <a href="http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/photogallery/0,24615,1111246,00.html#histNum=1">Click here for some more.</a> Inspired to Flowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00608225105896524030noreply@blogger.com0