tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:08:07 +0000holiday decoration ideaschristmas flowersflower showswedding flowersflower arranging ideasholiday gift guideflower arranging classesfloral design workshopsThe Huntington Librarybotanical gardensfloral trendssucculentsDIY flowersMother's Day FlowersMother's Day Giftsflower design tipslos angeles flower districtFall Flowersflower centerpiecesflower tipsFlower Duet NewsletterMothers Day FlowersRedondo Beach Floristblue flowerschristmas treeseaster flowersflower classesflower magazinegreen flowerslos angeles flower arranging classesorchidssunflowersJuly 4th flowerscherry blossomflower meaningsflower suppliesred white and blue flowersst. patrick's daywholesale flowersDVDDaffodilsEmily WeinsteinFloral SnowmanFloral Workshops Los AngelesFlower CampFlower Duet WorkshopsFlower Mart ToursFlower NewsletterGM floralHydrangeasKids flower ArrangingLA Flower Districtbaby's breathbamboobeach weddingbridal bouquetbuy flowerscarnationschildrens flower arrangingchuppahfloral spheresflower design tools 101gardeningherb wreathhowtokid's craftskids craftskissing ballsliving wreathlos angeles weddingsmumsnew years decorationorange flowerspeoniessan franciscoseasonsouth coast botanical gardenvaseswedding archwhite flowerswildflowerswreaths2010 Olympic BouquetAkito RosesAmina KhanAmorphophallus titanumBaleenBat mitzvahBeverly Hills WeddingBlack FridayBridal ShowsCarnation HeartCustom floral designsDIY Bridal BouquetE TelevisionFloral SpraysFloral Valentine HeartFlowerFlower Delivery ToolsFlower LectureFlower PartiesFlower SnowmanFlower TrendsFree MagazineFresh Flower SnowmanGarden ClubsGreystone MansionGrocery Store FlowersGroom makes Bridal BouquetHand-tied BouquetIce Age FlowersIsamu NoguchiJane PackerJapanese InspiredLeftoversLos Angeles TimesLotus blossomsMayeshMellanoNY TimesObamaOrchid PlantsRanunculusRegistered Flower Duet TrademarkRose paradeSpring FlowersStinkySucculents and fresh flowersSunflower arrangementsThanksgivingThat Morning ShowTools for Floral BusinessTrademarkTrader Joe's FlowersTropicalValentinesVancouver Olympic Bouquetbritish columbiacalendarcheap flowerschinese new yearcitrus floral designclear meadow farmconditioningcraft showcustom foral designscut poinsettiadana point weddingdecoratingdeliverydescanso gardensentertainingfarmers marketfather's dayfloral foamfloral industryfloral shearsfloral wireflower basketflower cocktailsflower color symbolismflower duet succulents arrangementsflower essencesflower remediesflower spidersforcing flowersforsythiafred astairegarden showsgazebogiftsginger rogersgolden agehalloweenhollywood flowershydrangea weddingikebanainauguration flowerskatherine middleton's flowerskermit mumslas vegas flowerslily of the valleylily-of-the-valleylondonlunar new yearlupinenasturtiumnew years entertainingorchid weddingpalos verdes weddingpeepspinepink flowersplantsplum blossompoinsettiaspoppiesprincess katepurple flowerspussy willowroyal bridal bouquetroyal wedding flowerssanta barbara wedddingseattle flowersspray mumsspring wildflowersst. regis weddingsummer flowerstopiarytorrance floristtournament of rosestoystraveltree blossomsvideosvolcanowedding registrywet foamzinnia<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)Blogger153125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-8137705006750551031Fri, 17 May 2013 14:49:00 +00002013-05-17T07:49:01.985-07:00floral design workshopsfloral trends Monochromatic bouquets are a great option for any celebration. There are so many hues and tints available in all colors of flowers and greenery. The options are endless. We are teaching a class in monochromatic design&nbsp;tomorrow and have created a pin board on Pinterest as a supplement to the class.&nbsp; Different flowers in the same hue can grace a table in&nbsp;separate&nbsp;vases. http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/monochromatic-bouquets-are-great-option.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kit, Flower Duet)19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-3335377179872313851Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:01:00 +00002013-01-30T21:01:32.757-08:00citrus floral design Roses, Hypericum berries, Galax, Solidaster and cut Limes make up this cheerful and rustic floral design. Learn how to preserve cut citrus for floral designs in our class at The Huntington Library on February 2, 2013. Want to learn the ins and outs of how to design with cut citrus inside a vase or within a floral design like this one shown above? Come to our citrus floral design class this http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2013/01/designing-with-citrus-and-cut-flowers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kit, Flower Duet)18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-9988968265456138Tue, 22 Jan 2013 04:37:00 +00002013-01-21T20:37:57.261-08:00flower color symbolisminauguration flowersObamaorange flowers Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy While watching coverage of today's&nbsp;2013 Inaugural Luncheon, which followed the swearing-in of President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, we noticed the the flowers used in the centerpiece designs were&nbsp;predominantly&nbsp;orange.&nbsp; "Orange is the color of fusion, conversation and spirituality.http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2013/01/orange-flowers-dominate-2013-president.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kit, Flower Duet)5Washington, DC, USA38.8951118 -77.036365838.6973758 -77.3590893 39.0928478 -76.7136423tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-3830247296750826088Sat, 29 Dec 2012 06:36:00 +00002012-12-28T22:36:32.119-08:00baby's breathnew years decorationwedding flowerswhite flowersHere are some shots of floral designs we created for a recent wedding we did in Costa Mesa - just after Christmas. The theme was Winter Wonderland and we used lots and lots of Baby's Breath! Learn more about this new trend in Baby's Breath Weddings in our January Newsletter. Due in your inbox on January 1st.&nbsp;Sign up for our free floral design trend newsletter today! Mother of the bride Posyhttp://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2012/12/happy-new-year-wedding-flowers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kit, Flower Duet)7Torrance, CA, USA33.8358492 -118.3406287999999933.730330699999996 -118.50199029999999 33.9413677 -118.17926729999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-6556432393964218909Sun, 01 Jul 2012 04:54:00 +00002012-06-30T21:54:03.155-07:00blue flowersholiday decoration ideasJuly 4th flowersred white and blue flowers Go ahead and use a red container with blue and white flowers for your July 4th party. Pictured here are succulent rosettes with blue hydrangea and white lisianthus. Here is a closeup of the "red" echeveria succulent rosette. You can have certain succulents turn red if you refrain from watering them or keep the in a pot that is too small. Over the short term, you won't do much damage to http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2012/06/july-4th-flower-ideas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kit, Flower Duet)22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-4849090437898691279Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:00:00 +00002012-06-27T07:02:16.558-07:00flower duet succulents arrangementssucculentsSucculents and fresh flowerssunflowers Sunflowers are like mini suns radiating glowing warmth. Kind of like your Mom! I mixed a few with some succulents and daisy mums last week to honor our the room moms in my son's school. The long vase life of these two flowers are a good match with the succulents. The room moms are sure to remember their year with the 2nd grade, as the succulents should last a very long time!http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2012/06/sunflowers-are-like-mini-suns-radiating.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey, Flower Duet)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-1140016340677187732Tue, 19 Jun 2012 04:05:00 +00002012-06-18T21:07:17.121-07:00beach weddingdana point weddinghydrangea weddingHydrangeasorchid weddingorchidsRedondo Beach Floristst. regis weddingtorrance floristwedding archwedding flowers On June 2nd, I set up a wedding on my own in Dana Point at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort. What a gorgeous location!!!!&nbsp; As you can see, the floral theme included hydrangea and orchids. This gazebo in the botanical garden on the resort property was over 7 feet high, so I had to bring my own ladder to attach my floral decorations to the structure. This was tough to install on my ownhttp://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2012/06/st-regis-monarch-beach-resort-wedding.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kit, Flower Duet)18Monarch Beach, Dana Point, CA 92629, USA33.4862923 -117.726359433.4730493 -117.7461004 33.499535300000005 -117.70661840000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-3174295261076199143Wed, 02 May 2012 22:51:00 +00002012-05-02T15:52:33.770-07:00flower arranging ideashowtoMother's Day FlowersMother's Day GiftsRanunculus Check out this month's floral design newsletter for a step-by-step&nbsp;tutorial&nbsp;on how to make this beautiful flower arrangement featuring Ranunculus. http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2012/05/mothers-day-flowers-how-to-design-step.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kit, Flower Duet)5Torrance, CA, USA33.8358492 -118.340628833.7830917 -118.4195928 33.8886067 -118.2616648tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-4656676536119022903Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:00:00 +00002012-05-02T15:52:57.024-07:00Mother's Day Giftsvases Who needs greenery when you start with them as the vase? Check out these pretty little leaf vases from Pier 1. Caught my eye today when I was checking out the spring collection.&nbsp;http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2012/04/leaf-vases.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kit, Flower Duet)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-6230338593376586870Wed, 04 Apr 2012 03:41:00 +00002012-04-03T20:44:29.241-07:00wedding flowers"Wedding Flowers is the UK's only consumer magazine devoted to big day blooms." - So says the UK based magazine! The March/April issue is available in the USA now. I picked up a copy yesterday at JoAnn's. It is so pretty and packed with great ideas for clients and brides. We love love love this magazine!http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2012/04/wedding-flowers-magazine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey, Flower Duet)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-5607257761582576230Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:10:00 +00002012-03-27T09:11:41.227-07:00easter flowershalloweenkids craftspeepsEach year The Washington Post features a marshmallow Peeps diorama contest. The winners will be announced this week. Lifestyle editor Amanda McGrath featured the above design by yours truly in today's paper. Here is the link to the article on crafting with Peeps. And here are a few other holiday inspired Peep floral designs we've created in the past. Enjoy your Peeps. We do!!! http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/peeps-galore.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kit, Flower Duet)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-2060410119478193875Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:04:00 +00002012-03-09T07:10:47.425-08:00Flower Delivery ToolsRedondo Beach FloristYou have labored over your flowers to make them just the way your client would like and expect. Now you have to get them to the Reception on time and in one piece. This party was on the pier in Redondo Beach and so parking in front of the venue was not an option. Our handy wagon was the vehicle of choice. The joy of the wagon was that I rolled right in the front door and parked it right next http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/labor-and-delivery.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey, Flower Duet)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-2880750062327491968Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:42:00 +00002012-03-07T08:53:59.549-08:00Amina KhanIce Age FlowersLos Angeles TimesFor those of you who have attended our lectures and are aware of flowers being shipped and kept in chilly coolers and containers...here is an astounding discovery found in the deep freeze of Siberia from the Ice Age. Brrr. Amina Khan of the Los Angeles Times takes us there. Image - AFP/Getty Imageshttp://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/researchers-in-russia-revive-ice-age.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey, Flower Duet)14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-4594322550908614646Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:45:00 +00002012-01-31T18:46:12.754-08:00floral design workshopssucculentsFloral 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)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-553785588056764113Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:29:00 +00002012-01-30T19:35:55.229-08:00Flower Duet Workshopsflower magazinesucculentsOne 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 classeshowtovideos 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 +00002011-12-22T09:28:08.832-08:00christmas flowersliving wreathwreathsHere 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)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-1856106193422291144Sun, 11 Dec 2011 18:25:00 +00002011-12-11T10:26:21.886-08:00floral design workshopsholiday decoration ideas&nbsp;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. &nbsp;René also showed us how to make a proper Christmas wreath from http://flowerduetblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/baroque-holiday-floral-design.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kit, Flower Duet)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-9123452471638392273Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:52:00 +00002011-12-06T08:52:00.082-08:00holiday decoration ideaskid's craftsKids flower ArrangingOn 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 +00002011-12-05T07:05:06.869-08:00cut poinsettiaholiday decoration ideaspoinsettiasCut 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 +00002011-11-22T21:42:53.516-08:00Black Fridayherb wreathholiday gift guideWe 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!&nbsp; 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 +00002011-11-21T16:03:19.768-08:00christmas flowersholiday decoration ideasThanksgiving 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 +00002011-11-01T11:52:35.589-07:00Fall FlowersFloral Workshops Los AngelesFlower Duet NewsletterExtra 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)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044694792839138534.post-8013567401378877960Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:23:00 +00002011-09-30T09:23:52.467-07:00Fall Flowersflower basketorange flowers&nbsp;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)4