Christmas in a Flower Shop: Glitter & Sap : )

Well first Christmas done, and it was a success! Everyone seemed to be getting into the season ordering wreaths, centerpieces & hostess bouquets. I'm thankful for a few days off to relax and get ready to tackle 2011... bridal consults start in January!
Here are a few designs that went out our doors these past couple weeks:

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!

For the Calla it.... anyone?!? (tough crowd, tough crowd)

Well this week I ordered in the purple/chocolate callas to show a bride. I have to admit they've never been my favorite flower I lean more towards bright and funky (more like the pincushion protea that I paired with them). Despite that I may be coming around; this afternoon has been a bit of a "calla re-appreciation" time for me.

       Back to the original reason I brought them in... I had a bride looking for nice but economical center pieces. So we came up with a smaller version of the one below (though in a large cylinder vase).

I like how the everything becomes magnified under the water. And the contrast of the traditional calla and the wild willow works for me.