City Blossoms and Luxury Attache

City Blossoms is pleased to announce that we have partnered with one of the worlds most elite concierge services, Luxury Attache.  We have been working with the Luxury Attache team in NYC and providing their clients with weekly floral arrangements, home decor as well as sending flower arrangements to their client's and more.  We feel priviledged to be a part of such and exciting and premiere service.

Amazing Air Plants - No Soil and No Pots?

That's right!  Air Plants do not require soil or pots.  Check out this article in Garden Design on "The Amazing World of Air Plants".  The photography is beautiful! 

Photo by: Jose Picayo

Flower Power - Floral Essence in New Skincare Products

I came across an article in the March 2011 issue of Whole Living on Flower Power that I found interesting and wanted to share.  It discusses the therapeutic benefits of flowers used in skin care.  Some of the flowers invigorate, even out skin tone, retain moisture, brighten and clarify as well as provide a scent that calms and soothes. 

I wouldn't recommend rubbing flowers all over your face and body but would definitely consider trying some of the products in the article to see how they fare against their findings.  They offer products that range in price which makes it reasonable for everyone to be able to try.
Happy Monday!

Photo Courtesy of Raymond Hom

Digging in the Dirt

A few months back we were celebrating my brother-in-laws birthday.  We decided to make it a little formal and have a very adult seated dinner before the real debauchery began.  I felt like the table needed a little something to enhance the decor.  I thought I could find some cool branches with leaves and create a tall centerpiece so I decide to take a little nature walk.  It was late fall and all the leaves had already fallen off the trees. I guess I missed that bus a couple weeks back!  Now what?

I realized there were patches of moss everywhere.  I suddenly felt inspired by it because some of the patches were this vibrant green and others were a little lighter.  The texture of the individual patches of moss was even different.  I decided to dig right in and started pulling up as much as I could.  Now, you have to understand I'm not a floral designer.  I'm just a creative Sales & Marketing Director with the will to finish any project I start. 

Once inside with all my moss, a few select rocks, and drift wood like pieces, I cut away all the dirt and cleaned the moss as best as I could.  I shook each piece out into the sink to clear it of all debris and dirt.  I covered the center of the table with cling wrap and started sculpting my materpiece.  As I went along I added votive candles and worked the moss around them throughout the entire tablescape.  In the end I think I was even surprised at how well it came out. 

I have heard that my project inspired a few other people.  I feel honored knowing that someone out there is designing her table centerpieces for her wedding around my project.  So with pride I am sharing a few photos with you.  If there's anyone out there that would like to share photos of a tablescape that they have created, please feel free to email them to me for posting consideration. 

anissa@cityblossoms.com

Administrative Professional's Week - April 24 - 30, 2011

Don't forget to recognize the importance and value of the position your administrative assistant holds within your company.  Administartive Professional's Week is April 24- 30, 2011 and the official day is
April 27, 2011. 

We can help you customize an arrangement that is specific to the personality of the person you'd like to show some appreciation for.  If you don't want to send flowers we have plants, succulents and cactus that are perfect for the office as well. 

Fabulous Winter Wedding at Battery Gardens

We just loved working with our bride Jamie on her winter wedding which took place this past February at Battery Gardens.  She wanted something creative, stylish and non-traditional.  We had fun working with her on mixing and matching different colors and textures of flowers to create a fun yet glamorous eye popping reception decor.

Here are a few photos from the very talented Brian Hatton of Jamie's ceremony and reception.

Modern Trousseau Showroom

For fabulous gowns and attentive service you must check out Modern Trousseau.  April called us one afternoon asking us to create an arrangement for their showroom for bridal market.  We were super excited to be able to work with them. 

If you haven't seen their showroom you must check it out.  It feels like you've walked into someone's oversize walk-in closet filled with gorgeous gowns.  It's every girls dream!  They have designed the store with leather seating and a small coffee table centered on the showroom floor that allows for a perfect view of all the delicate gowns.  The service is top notch and the staff couldn't be more genuine.

New York Wedding Workshop

Alright, this is an older post but I just found these great photos by Photographer Richard Esposito from the evening of the event which took place at the Xchange.  The event was hosted by Lindsay Landman Events and The Knot and we were invited to be the exclusive florist to showcase our designs as well as participate as an expert on the panel discussion. 

The colors are so clean and fresh and remind me of Spring. 

Ultimate Wedding Contest by Crate and Barrel

Calling all brides!  For those of you that don't subscribe to the Crate and Barrel email newsletter I thought I'd share the love.  Here's a chance to win $100,000 budget for your wedding and have celebrity planner Yifat Oren making your day a lot easier.  Here's the link for the rules and how to enter.