Morgan+Joel

Have I mentioned that I love my job? Well I do and I especially love it when a fabulous couple like this comes my way. Meet Morgan+Joel. They were married on March 20th during an intimate ceremony at Ebbtide Park. I first learned about their wedding on March 16th - yes, 4 days before the wedding from Joel's brother Jeremy. *Side note: Jeremy is a crafty guy with an awesome company see it here! Jeremy called me wondering if we would be willing to create some beauties for his brother's wedding and I, of course, obliged. After a couple of phone chats with Morgan that night and only about 5 hours later we had our "look" all figured out. Morgan has such a sweet and genuine personality and made my job just so easy. She was trusting and willing to let me run with it which is always so fun for me. Cameron Ingalls is a dear friend of Joel's and had the honor of shooting the photos for their wedding and they came out spectacular! Morgan and Joel, may your marriage be so very richly blessed. 

Tarah+Jason

Tarah and Jason were married on March 23rd during an intimate family ceremony at the Cliffs Resort. Tarah had called us a few months prior about putting together the simple and colorful blooms for their ceremony and of course we were happy to make that happen. She had a clear direction of what she wanted so it made our job very easy! We had the pleasure of receiving some images from the so very talented Cameron Ingalls! Cameron is a fantastic photographer here on the Central Coast and we were so lucky to have had the chance to, finally!, work with him.  Congratulations Tarah and Jason - many years of happiness to you both...

vintage + peacocks = love

Vintage books, peonies, peacocks, old weathered wood, florals and peacocks are making me supremely happy at the moment. I love the mix of vintage, current and organic! I had the chance to do some creative brainstorming today with someone (more on that later) and it was so fun to think about what truly inspired me without any limitations. So much of my day is filled with listening to what others are inspired by and then turning it into something, which I love, but it was nice to wander around in my mind for things that make me happy. Perhaps tomorrow I will create an arrangement for myself!

Another thing that makes me happy is this very lovely, very vintage and very special picture of my grandparents. I love and miss them....

Shop Girl Bio's.

I heart my shop girls. I hold them near and dear to me at all times. We have had some shop girls (and one guy) come and go throughout the past few years but there are the few who have stayed and dedicated so much of their time to making my business better. I thought it would be fun to introduce them to you and share with you how fabulous they are. First up: Kelsey.

Kelsey has worked with me since summer of 2007 and it has been such a joy sharing my days with her! She started work at April Flowers with some experience but soon developed a beautiful style that is all her own. Her design aesthetic, knowledge of flowers, willingness to learn, and awesome interactions with customers are all reasons why she's tops in my book. Besides being a fabulous employee in every sense of the word - she has become an even more fabulous friend. She has a heart of gold that is rare to find, a sense of humor that keeps me laughing for days, and a sensitive quality to her personality that always lets you know she cares. On a daily basis it can be so easy for me to feel overwhelmed with the day's demands. Kelsey always lets me know it's going to be okay with an encouraging note or visit and soon after I realize things will be ok after all. She makes sure we celebrate Boss's day at the shop, which seems silly, but it's a day that I'm encouraged by my staff and reminded of how much they care about me and how much they are invested in my business. As Kelsey faces some important decisions ahead (where to go for her final years of college) I wish her all the very best in the whole wide world. It is my hope and prayer that she is as richly blessed in her journey as richly as she has blessed mine. 

Dana+Collie

I give you Dana+Collie. There were married on March 13 and these beautiful shots were taken by Ken Kienow who is always so gracious to share. It was clear when I met these two that their wedding was going to be meaningful and beautiful in every sense of the word. I think it's pretty obvious from these photos that they are in love and will be for many many years to come. Congratulations Dana and Collie...many blessings to you - always.