by avaflora | February 20, 2021 | Flowers
Foliage, should have a purpose other than being a “filler”. Whether a variety is being incorporated for color, shape, height, movement, texture, etc. there must be intention behind all aspects of the recipe in order to elevate the design. This is how I...
by avaflora | February 24, 2019 | Flowers, Workshops
Winter as a North Eastern Florist…it’s mostly dreadful. December is decent and festive (referring to retail), January is awful (as usual), and February is well, awful (yet shorter, with the exception of the Valentine’s Day hustle, and really...
by avaflora | July 25, 2016 | Flowers
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” ~ Leonardo da Vinci Today I’d like to share some photos from another shoot Cadence Kennedy and I had worked on together this past Spring. The second from a series of creative collaborations inspired by simplicity, this...
by avaflora | April 25, 2016 | Flowers
“Don’t use a lot where a little will do” ~ Proverb Simplicity has set the tone for my inspiration these past few months – feeling a sense of peace and appreciation when things are less complicated. Whether its through fashion, interior design,...
by avaflora | February 18, 2016 | Flowers
We just survived our 4th Valentine’s Day here at our Cold Spring Harbor boutique. Thankfully, each year we have experienced steady growth on the retail side of the business, even with each Valentine’s Day. Last year we had a lot of red roses left over and...
by avaflora | February 1, 2016 | Flowers
…and with Valentine’s Day just 2 weeks away, we are pleased to share a look at the delicious designs we are offering. This year we are celebrating love with soft shades of cream, smokey grey, and antiqued lavender. This soft palette gives these Spring...