FNO is a worldwide event that supports fashion, shopping, and local retailers by holding special events in stores, encouraging people to come out and shop! Recently we found out that SAKS compiles an internal lookbook which compiles the best photos of their stores’ FNO decor. Guess whose work was splashed all over the pages? You guessed it, My Little Flower Shop! We loved this event, and we loved our pieces, so we thought we’d post a few photos. Enjoy.
Did you hear about the bride whose dress was burned in a fire the night before her wedding? Did you hear about the groom who locked himself in the hotel bathroom and missed the whole reception? As a florist in an ideal destination wedding location like Palm Springs, I understand why people are compelled to share bridal nightmare tales with wedding vendors. They know we’ve dealt with our fair share, and in their own way, they are showing respect for the sometimes challenging, but always rewarding, work that we do. But for goodness sake people, please stop scaring the brides! Lord knows they’re a skittish bunch, so don’t follow up “Congratulations on your engagement!” with some tale of a wedding gone horribly wrong. It may be funny to you, but to this person diving into the difficult planning process, it’s no laughing matter. So have a little heart. Save the bridal calamity tales for the bridesmaids. Now THAT’s your demographic!
The popularity of viral videos of proposals, weddings and first dances can worry 95% of men trying to make a romantic gesture. How are you supposed to ‘top’ flash mob proposals or elaborate anniversary messages timed to music? Guess what? Real life romance is what women want.
Sure, theatrical type stuff is charming. But even better is the kind of experience that isn’t completely removed from normal life. Because something more down to earth is something that’s more likely to happen between special occasions, and romance woven into the every day existence of a relationship is the most meaningful of all. So whether it’s a homemade anniversary dinner, or a proposal (with no audience) at a location that’s special to you, if the romance is of a less showy variety, we’re still going to be happy. And when you throw in an unplanned detour to that spot, or whip up a weeknight meal, we’re going to be even happier. What’s better than a guy creating a special romantic night? Knowing that our love created a special romantic guy.