tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:39:22 +0000spray mumspeoniesconditioningseattle flowersflower design tools 101Lotus blossomskids craftsflower tipsgolden ageCustom floral designsVancouver Olympic Bouquetfloral sphereshollywood flowersfloral industryFlower Duet NewsletterThat Morning Showbeach weddingAkito RosesMellanoflower arranging classesTropicaldescanso gardensGreystone MansionBridal ShowssunflowersMother's Day FlowersIsamu NoguchiFloral SnowmanTools for Floral Businessdeliveryflower meaningsvaseschuppahlupinelily of the valleyEmily WeinsteingazeboFlower SnowmanJapanese InspiredE Televisionlos angeles flower arranging classes2010 Olympic Bouquetbaby's breathLA Flower DistrictFall Flowersgarden showsFresh Flower SnowmanBat mitzvahliving wreathnew years entertainingFlower NewsletterorchidsThanksgivingFlower Trendslos angeles flower districtmumsTrader Joe's FlowersdecoratingAmorphophallus titanumgiftswildflowersst. patrick's dayroyal bridal bouquetkissing ballsblue flowersfred astairefather's dayDVDcherry blossomGarden ClubslondoncarnationsHydrangeasflower magazinesucculentsginger rogersJuly 4th flowershowtofarmers marketkermit mumsplantsflower design tipslunar new yearfloral shearsflower suppliesHand-tied Bouquetbotanical gardenswedding archBeverly Hills WeddingLeftoversgardeningfloral foamherb wreathMayeshtree blossomsentertainingkid's craftsFree MagazineNY TimesSpring Flowerscalendarflower cocktailsBaleenchildrens flower arrangingred white and blue flowersStinkyFlower Lectureflower basketThe Huntington Librarypink flowerstravelclear meadow farmwet foamTrademarkFloral Valentine Heartflower essencescheap flowersGrocery Store Flowerslos angeles weddingsFloral Spraysflower centerpieceswhite flowersprincess kateOrchid Plantssan franciscowedding registrypalos verdes weddingorange flowerstournament of roseschristmas flowersFlower Duet WorkshopsforsythiaMother's Day Giftspussy willowSunflower arrangementsfloral design workshopsGM floralwreathsFloral Workshops Los Angelesbritish columbiaforcing flowersbamboopoinsettiaschinese new yearflower spidersflower showsFlower PartiestopiaryFlower Mart Tourssanta barbara wedddingDIY Bridal Bouquetnasturtiumwedding flowersflower classesroyal wedding flowersflower arranging ideasbridal bouquetikebanaFlowerCarnation Hearteaster flowerssouth coast botanical gardenRegistered Flower Duet TrademarkMothers Day FlowersFlower Campcustom foral designsfloral wireRedondo Beach FloristDIY flowersholiday decoration ideasDaffodilsRose paradeJane Packerflower remediesspring wildflowerspoppiesvideoswholesale flowersvolcanolas vegas flowersbuy flowersnew years decorationValentinestoyszinniacut poinsettiasummer flowersseasoncraft showkatherine middleton's flowerspurple flowersfloral trendsGroom makes Bridal BouquetBlack Fridayplum blossomKids flower Arrangingchristmas treespinelily-of-the-valleygreen flowersholiday gift guide<a title="Click to return to the Flower Duet Home Page" href="http://www.flowerduet.com"> <img src="http://www.flowerduet.com/MIXED_WHT_BG.gif" width="300" border="0" alt="FlowerDuet.com Homepage"></a> <br> <br> Based in LA, Flower Duet is a custom floral design <br>studio providing gorgeous style options for <br>the modern bride and flower enthusiast.http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Kit, Flower Duet)Blogger140125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-4594322550908614646Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:45:00 +00002012-01-31T18:46:12.754-08:00succulentsfloral design workshopsFloral Design Workshop - Jan 28 We had a wonderful group of talented ladies and one gentleman who attended the workshop this past Saturday. Here is a version of what they all are enjoying this week in their own homes. This one has a few more pink roses and was donated to our local elementary school's front reception. Thanks Tulita Elementary for all your hard work. Congratulations talented http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/succulents-and-fresh-flowers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey, Flower Duet)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-553785588056764113Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:29:00 +00002012-01-30T19:35:55.229-08:00flower magazinesucculentsFlower Duet WorkshopsOne of our favorite magazines, flower, is running a great subscription deal. For those of you who attended our sold out class this past Saturday all received a free copy of flower magazine, which I am sure you have all been pouring over it, as Kit and I always do. Here is a great chance to get a great deal on a subscription. Pass the word to all your flower head friends!http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/flower-magazine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey, Flower Duet)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-3481965780351040196Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:23:00 +00002012-01-04T08:23:46.537-08:00flower arranging classesvideoshowto Last month, we announced we would be posting a series of "How To Flower Arrange" videos that Casey recorded on the public television show, Creative Living with Sheryl Borden. This is the second in that series of FREE how to floral design videos. Let us know what you think in the comments and subscribe to our YouTube channel: fashioningflowers so you'll know when we've uploaded a new show!http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/how-to-create-quick-and-easy-low-vase.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kit, Flower Duet)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-1782343702416817418Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:28:00 +00002011-12-22T09:28:08.832-08:00wreathschristmas flowersliving wreathHere is a boxwood wreath our Mom made for her home in Virginia. She first covered a wire wreath form with wet sphagnum moss, stuck branches of boxwood into the moss until ti was covered, then added some various evergreen branches from around the yard before adorning with a pretty bow and attaching it to the front door. The advantage of using the wet moss is that the boxwood won't dry out too http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/hand-made-boxwood-wreath.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kit, Flower Duet)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-1856106193422291144Sun, 11 Dec 2011 18:25:00 +00002011-12-11T10:26:21.886-08:00holiday decoration ideasfloral design workshops Last Sunday, I attended an all-day Christmas floral workshop at René van Rems in Vista, CA. Here is the centerpiece I learned to make that featured noble fir, Terracotta roses, Black Mink Protea, Viburnum berries, Gum Tree leaves, gold-dipped seeded eucalyptus, orchids, imitation grapes and Alder tree catkins and cones.  René also showed us how to make a proper Christmas wreath from scratch http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/baroque-holiday-floral-design.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kit, Flower Duet)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-9123452471638392273Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:52:00 +00002011-12-06T08:52:00.082-08:00holiday decoration ideasKids flower Arrangingkid's craftsOn our Facebook page, we've been offering a holiday floral decorating tip each day since December 1st as our "Flower Advent Calendar" gift to you. Yesterday, we featured these snowman snowboarding Peeps careening down a mountain of snowy carnations accented with mini cypress trees. This is a great project for kids for the holidays.http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/snowman-snowboarding-peep-flower.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kit, Flower Duet)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-8332071866303438381Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:05:00 +00002011-12-05T07:05:06.869-08:00holiday decoration ideascut poinsettiapoinsettiasCut Poinsettia stems exude a milky sap in the water. We like to remove all the foliage that will be below the water line in the vase, give the stem a sharp angled cut and place it in a vase of cool water. We let it sit for an hour or two to get most of the milky water out of the stem. Then, you are ready to arrange with the stem. When moving the Poinsettia to its "presentation" vase, make sure http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/make-cut-poinsettia-stems-last-in-water.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kit, Flower Duet)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-7683057242388766102Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:42:00 +00002011-11-22T21:42:53.516-08:00holiday gift guideherb wreathBlack FridayWe love OrganicBouquet.com and this pretty herb wreath caught our eyes. I just got an email today that on Black Friday, the entire OrganicBouquet.com website is on sale for 15% off! This wreath is all ready on sale for only $43.95...so I say get shopping!  Organic Herb Wreath On Salehttp://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/black-friday-sale-on-organic-flowers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kit, Flower Duet)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-2028573870762242899Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:29:00 +00002011-11-21T16:03:19.768-08:00holiday decoration ideasThanksgivingchristmas flowers Thanksgiving Flower Centerpiece with Gourds and Seedpods We had a great flower design workshop at The Huntington Library on Saturday. Our students continue to impress us each month. The above design consisted of a two new roses for the cut-flower industry. The full-looking rose is called "Peach Finess" and the ivory-looking rose is called "Peach Avalanche." Both lovely. They go so well with http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/thanksgiving-flower-centerpiece-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kit, Flower Duet)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-5967276057695640460Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:01:00 +00002011-11-15T08:10:50.364-08:00Jane PackerSadly the renowned and inspiring British floral designer Jane Packer has passed away. We have pored over her books and have been awed by her skill and passion for flowers. Her influence was vast and she will be missed.http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/jane-packer-1959-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey, Flower Duet)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-4941377392506805321Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:48:00 +00002011-11-01T11:52:35.589-07:00Floral Workshops Los AngelesFlower Duet NewsletterFall FlowersExtra Extra Read all about it. Flower Duet has put out another newsletter that will bring you into the fall season. Unless you live in the NorthEast and have already been thrown into winter. Check out our latest issue here.http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/november-floral-newsletter-from-flower.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey, Flower Duet)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-8013567401378877960Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:23:00 +00002011-09-30T09:23:52.467-07:00orange flowersflower basketFall Flowers Here is a simple fall-inspired basket we did for a client delivery. It consists of orange roses, Alstroemeria, Solidago and variegated Pittosporum greenery. Enjoy! http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/fall-flower-basket.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kit, Flower Duet)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-2063984203240318180Tue, 09 Aug 2011 04:37:00 +00002011-08-08T21:37:36.653-07:00Flower Duet Newsletterherb wreathFlower NewsletterIn our newsletter this month, we show you how to create an herb wreath using flowering herbs like Echinacea and great smelling herbs like rosemary. Check out How to Make an Herb Wreath in our August newsletter on flowerduet.com http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-create-herb-wreath.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kit, Flower Duet)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-884257377250304808Sun, 24 Jul 2011 15:53:00 +00002011-07-24T09:04:56.025-07:00HydrangeasgardeningI headed back east to Virginia in mid June and was delighted to meet up with some old friends. Susan hosted a lovely dinner party for a handful of us and had decorated her home with home grown Hydrangeas. 8 blossom laden bushes lived happily in her garden, accompanied by gorgeous landscaping and a warm inviting home. She had pulled this combo together and called it Cotton Candy - which is a http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2011/07/hydrangeas-from-garden.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey, Flower Duet)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-1583037988692171702Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:37:00 +00002011-07-01T08:37:46.904-07:00July 4th flowersred white and blue flowers Want to see Flower Duet's choices for the best flowers that look like bursting fireworks in the sky? Check out our July Flower Arranging Newsletter and you can read about which flowers to use for a "firework display" arrangement.http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2011/07/fireworks-flowers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kit, Flower Duet)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-7018223412694261456Sun, 05 Jun 2011 18:58:00 +00002011-06-05T12:08:09.110-07:00LA Flower DistrictWe at Flower Duet have been offering tours of the Flower Mart each month. A few weeks ago I met a group of ladies at 7am. Two of them had just attended our class the previous Saturday at the Huntington for the Hand-tied bouquet class. The other two were friends who had been to the mart before, but just wanted a bit more guidance. We had a wonderful 2 hours. Laurie was kind enough to share http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/touring-la-flower-mart-with-flower-duet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey, Flower Duet)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-2216397048597117630Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:55:00 +00002011-06-01T14:56:45.180-07:00 Read our June newsletter to get some great tips on flowers for the dad in your life, designing with citrus fruit like lemons or limes, what tools you need to get started as a florist, two book reviews and a tip on a floral tool. Then...subscribe! It's free, comes out once a month and we never share your email with anyone. Happy June!http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/june-newsletter-fathers-day-flowers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kit, Flower Duet)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-4475550458555461275Sun, 08 May 2011 15:13:00 +00002011-05-08T14:54:21.771-07:00Mother's Day FlowerstoysIt's my first Mother's Day and I wanted to share this cute stuffed toy I got for my daughter, Keely. She is pictured here a few days ago out on the deck with her "flower ball" by Haba. I ordered it from Padilly.com which has a nice selection of toys for children of all ages including my 6-month-old twins. Happy Mother's Day to all you moms who love flowers!http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/baby-flower-toy-happy-mothers-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kit, Flower Duet)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-3973957014900548184Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:59:00 +00002011-04-29T07:59:05.294-07:00lily-of-the-valleykatherine middleton's flowersprincess katebridal bouquetroyal bridal bouquetroyal wedding flowerslily of the valley I got up at 3 a.m. to see the Royal Wedding today between Prince William and Catherine Middleton. She was beautiful in her elegant gown that reminded my of the late Princess Grace of Monaco and he was so handsome. It was just like a fairy tale.  I was really curious to see what type of bouquet she would carry? Would it be a hand-tied modern design or a cascading design like Will's mother, Diana?http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2011/04/catherines-royal-wedding-bouquet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kit, Flower Duet)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-7061065104868163130Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:15:00 +00002011-04-27T08:15:01.464-07:00Mother's Day GiftsMother's Day FlowersMothers Day Flowers If your mom loves flowers, then what better way to help her celebrate Mother's Day than with a gift of a flower arranging class or private lesson from Flower Duet? We offer flower arranging gift certificates for classes, workshops, parties and private lessons. Give your mom or special person in your life the gift of flowers that will last a lifetime!http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2011/04/mothers-day-gift-flower-arranging-class.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kit, Flower Duet)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-5204101488971311546Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:27:00 +00002011-04-20T13:27:33.393-07:00bamboost. patrick's daypink flowerseaster flowersTake this interesting idea for your next Easter flower arrangement. Add new potatoes in yellow and pink to mimic the look of eggs in the basket along with the fresh flowers. I poked bamboo skewers into the potatoes and added them to the design instead of flowers. For this monochromatic design in floral foam, I used tall snapdragons, pink roses and pink alstroemeria.  I put the soaked foral foam http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2011/04/easter-flower-basket.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kit, Flower Duet)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-6552837204756697801Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:11:00 +00002011-04-27T08:08:48.292-07:00Mother's Day GiftsMother's Day FlowersMothers Day Flowers The weather is getting warmer and my thoughts turn to outdoor entertaining. I love to have small dinner parties at home, but even with 6-8 guests, it's easy to get confused as to whose wine glass is whose. These lovely little Floral Wine Charms make it easy for each guest to remember which vino is theirs. They also make a very thoughtful hostess gift or gift for that special Mom on Mother's Day.http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2011/04/hostess-gift-idea-flower-wine-glass.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kit, Flower Duet)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-1081681491241351926Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:23:00 +00002011-04-27T08:08:35.822-07:00Mother's Day GiftsMother's Day FlowersMothers Day Flowers For all the fashionable mommies out there, here is a cute floral-themed belt to wear with dresses or over a cardigan. So pretty and a perfect gift for the fashionable mom you know for Mother's Day on May 8th. It comes from Garnet Hill (again) and is $30. There are lots of fun floral themed items in the spring catalog - so go to the website and check out more Mother's Day Gift Ideas.http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2011/04/flower-gift-for-mom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kit, Flower Duet)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-3391503356657966878Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:59:00 +00002011-04-27T08:08:18.159-07:00Mother's Day GiftsMother's Day FlowersMothers Day Flowers If you are looking for a Mother's Day present (Mother's Day is May 8th this year), then this is a beautiful idea for a Mom who loves Stargazer Lilies and lounging by the pool or on the beach. I just got the Garnet Hill Catalog and spotted this gorgeous towel. It's $28 for one - or you can get two for $48. So buy one for your Mom and yourself and have a great summer!http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2011/04/mothers-day-flowers-gift-idea.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kit, Flower Duet)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-3152381738675403874Thu, 17 Mar 2011 22:51:00 +00002011-03-19T21:56:48.472-07:00Trader Joe's FlowersSpring FlowersTrader Joe's Flowers - We talk about them a lot, so I popped in yesterday to take a peek and found one bunch of Glads...super fresh, green and pink (6 of each) for $5.99!!! 12 stems for $6. This was great! I had some floral foam in the crisper and some fresh geranium blooming. Voila - A lovely St. Patricks's Spring arrangement.http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2011/03/trader-joes-flowers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey, Flower Duet)4