Our Sleep Story
“It wasn’t till I became a Mother when I realized how important sleep was” - wish I could relate to that common statement. I do know the importance of sleep. Working through wedding season, as a Florist, teaches you that in no time. What really took me by surprise, as...
Floral Design Workshop ~ Spring Peony
We created this workshop with a different approach in mind - designing our signature organic centerpiece using only lush focal flowers. With peonies being the main focus, attendees chose from some of our favorite varieties including Coral Charm, Alertie, Festiva,...
What Pregnancy Has Taught Me
These past 9 months have by far been the most gratitude filled of my life. More than I ever could've expected or imagined. Even through all the heartburn, shortness of breath, and my personal favorite, itchy belly (yes this is a real thing!) I've had a very smooth and...
Christine + Ed ~ Bedell Cellars Vineyard Wedding
We're so drawn to color lately and 2017 was by far our most color filled season yet. What better way to bring originality into your wedding? Needless to say, we love couples who love color! Today we are so pleased to share a look at Christine and Ed's Bedell Cellars...
Floral Design Workshop ~ A Fall Centerpiece
Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard is a apple orchard located in North Salem, New York. It is family owned and operated much like our own flower shop. They sell their very own hard cider (Hardscrabble Cider), their own farm fresh free-range eggs, local honey, local dairy...
Danielle & Nick ~ Carltun Long Island Wedding
One year ago today we were getting ready to set up one of the most anticipated weddings of the season for this sweet couple. And it seems like just yesterday Danielle and I first met and immediately clicked. Danielle's vision of a romantic and classic wedding was...
Floral Design Workshop ~ A Spring Centerpiece
Spring happens to be one of our favorite flower seasons so Mike and I thought it would be the perfect time to host our very first floral design workshop. We welcomed 11 women into our Cold Spring Harbor boutique and it turned out to be an incredibly beautiful day....
Kristen + James ~ Kontokosta Winery Wedding
From the beginning Kristen mentioned she really loved peach tones (which I immediately became super excited about - more peach weddings please!). From there we balanced the vibrancy of the peach with soft shades of cream, champagne, and blush. We used fluffy peonies...
Brianna + Evan – Garrison Wedding
The welcoming back of Spring continues as we share photos from Brianna and Evan's Garrison, New York wedding. It was our first trip to The Garrison and we immediately fell in love with the venue. The outdoor ceremony garden was simply beautiful, with the scenic...
Spring Flower Workshop
It's always been a dream of mine to teach floral design. Perhaps once I retire, write a book about flowers and travel the world teaching. While that sounds like a good plan for the future it also seems so far away. My main goal behind opening the shop was to inspire...
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