Working Designer Wednesday: Mixed Bag

I guess I’ll have to present you with a “mixed bag” every couple of weeks because there are just so many things I want to share with you and they don’t always fit into a neat little post title…so here are some random floral thoughts especially for you, my fellow designers…

#1

Ever thought of brides sharing flowers when they have weddings on the same day? I found this post by Sidra Forman very interesting!

#2

I need advice from some of you designers who have hired interns to answer a question I received this week from a designer on the West Coast…she asked:

 “I've been thinking of getting an INTERN, and offering an unpaid position to someone passionate, somewhat qualified, and I want both of us to benefit from it.  Any suggestions as to what duties I should assign an intern, and what things I should just 'do myself'?  If I'm going to do this, I want to do it right!”

Since I’ve never had an intern, I need some of you to speak up and help out a fellow designer…please.

#3

Beautiful window displays to inspire…

images via Denise Fasanello 

image via La Martine

#4 Charming flower shop exteriors…

image via Florali

image via Sprout

image via Botanicals

image via Wild at Heart

image via Sprout

image via Fleurt

image via Fleurs Baptiste

#5 Chic interior shop design…

all images via Beautiful Blooms

#6 A great space to consult with clients…

image via Jessica’s Country Flowers

#7 And, finally, because we can’t have a post without flowers…

image via Kuperberg Photography

Have a cheerful Wednesday!

(and don’t forget to leave your helpful advice for our West Coast florist regarding intern duties…she’ll love you for it!)

Peony Passion

I don’t think I’ve ever heard a negative comment about peonies. What’s not to love? They’re perfectly romantic, beautiful, dramatic and fragrant…

image via Gabrielle Loves

image via Heavenly Blooms and Sweet and Saucy

image via Natalie Bowen Designs

image via Sidra Forman

image via Flower Wild

image via Soulflower

image via Our Labor of Love by Heidi

image via Heavenly Blooms

image via Robbie Honey

image via Eyespy Photography

image via Honey and Poppies

image via Gia Canali Photography

image via White Lilac Inc.

image via Poppies and Posies

image via Flora Bella 

image via Florali

image via Holly Heider Chapple Flowers

image via Bella Fiori

image via Floret Flowers

See a favorite?

Happy Tuesday!

Archways, Gazebos and Huppahs

…for Hannah in New York…hope this post provides some inspiration…

image via Mark’s Garden

image via Jennifer Dery Photography and Adorations

image via Azzura Photography and Flora Nova

image via Tantawan Bloom

image via Mondo Floral Design

image via R. Jack Balthazar

image via Fantasy Floral

image via La Tee Da Flowers

image via Michelle Rago Ltd

image via Tantawan Bloom

image via Ariella Chezar

image via Sweet and Saucy

image via Tantawan Bloom

image via Xquisite Events

image via La Tee Da Flowers

image via Alante Photography

image via White Lilac Inc.

image via Sidra Forman

image via Florarama Modern Design and Sara Gray Photography

image via Krista Jon

I had a great surprise this weekend when I received a call from Kit as she was passing through town…she stopped for a quick visit…I love that girl woman (she was just a sophomore in college when I hired her)! I’m sure most of you designers can relate…the designers who work for us and help contribute to the success of our businesses while sharing in the stresses and joys of it all become family. I’m not only forever grateful for the work my designers put in on behalf of Bliss Flower Studio, but I’m also grateful for the relationships we built over the years. Just one more reason I love the flower business…

Hope your week is off to a great start!