I thought it would be fun to close out the week here on Frolic! with some work from my flower students. What's fun is that my students are from all over! I'll be sharing more of their work in the coming weeks. Above is a hand-tied bouquet from Rebekka Seale in Nashville. Below, is a bouquet from Kate Miss in LA. It's been such a fun week watching their work roll in!

We still have a few spots left in our summer sessions if you'd like to sign up! I hope you all have a lovely weekend!

Top arrangement and photo: Rebekka Seale. Bottom arrangement and photo: Kate Miss. 

I am loving this new stationery line out of London, StudioSarah! Everything is so simple and chic and I adore the pin point cards and the gold embossing. See more here. 

Photos: StudioSarah.

Ink & Peat

Yo Vintage!

Anna Joyce

Misha Lulu

This is just a thank you post to a few of my spring sponsors (I'll share more soon!). I am so proud that Frolic! is supported almost entirely by small businesses and makers. Visit their shops and support small business!

-Chelsea

Photos: Lisa Warninger for Ink and Peat and Anna Joyce, Yo Vintage, and Misha Lulu.

I am excited to share a new book on the blog today! Hannah Shuckburgh, an editor at Easy Living in London and a long-time Frolic! reader, has just published a book, The Set Table: The Art of Small Gatherings. I admit, I started off biased because Hannah has been such a devoted Frolic! reader over the years, and I am a die-hard fan of her blog, Han Picked as well. But, The Set Table won me over after just flipping through a few pages. Every image celebrates small meals and tea time in a practical, mix and match, homespun fashion. From how to's on handmade tablecloths to ideas on choosing plates and linens and making easy flower arrangements, The Set Table is an inspiring book for anyone who loves to enjoy meals at home and in the garden.

Moody photography by Charlotte Bland and watercolor illustrations by Lydia Starkey fill the book with an accessible, approachable style that will inspire you to create spontaneous, casual get togethers at home. Whether, it's taking time for afternoon tea in the garden by yourself or a party to celebrate a friend's birthday or new job.

Be sure to check out The Set Table! Congratulations to Hannah! 

Images courtesy of Cicada Books. Photos by Charlotte Bland. This book was sent to me like a lot of others but I only talk about the ones I truly love and use.

I am so excited to give away a copy of The Flower Recipe by my florist friends, Studio Choo today. I've been a fan of their work since the very beginning. Leave a comment by next Friday, May 10th, to receive a free copy. It's a great book for those interested in learning more about flower arranging and it's just fantastic eye candy too. Thanks for reading Frolic! and happy flower arranging!

P.S. If you live here in Portland, you can attend a special signing with the Studio Choo girls at West Elm!

* Update: The winner is Emily Rolfing! Email me at chelseafuss(at)gmail.com with your address and we'll send out the book to you! Thanks for all the entries! 

Posted by: Emily Rolfing | May 09, 2013 at 11:11 AM

I am loving the work of Randy P. Martin. Makes me want to travel and wander about! See more here.

Photo: Randy P. Martin.

I was so excited to see that Lynn of Satsuma Press has a new shop. I am loving these letterpress basket cards! She has some adorable stuff in her shop including the most darling baby sweaters and hats! 

Photos: Satsuma Press.

I've been trying to focus more on healthy living and being active this year. It's really been more about changing my mindset than losing a ton of weight or making drastic changes. Recently, I had the opportunity to work on a fun campaign about healthy living for Minute Maid. I don't get involved in very many of these campaigns but I thought this one was interesting and I was in the mood to talk about this stuff anyways:) You can see all the posts here:

Tips for Eating Out and Staying Healthy

I Actually Look Forward to Exercising

My Favorite Healthy Meals to Make

Photo by Chelsea Fuss.

I saw my first peony of the year yesterday!! To celebrate peony season, I am offering 25% off of all advertising booked before Friday, May 3rd. Advertising on Frolic! is a perfect way to put your brand in front of a targeted audience on a daily basis. Frolic! has been a go-to resource for designers, editors, stylists, and shoppers with good taste, since 2006 and has received mentions from media like The Wall Street Journal, The London Times, HGTV and more. I love working with both small and large companies and can help you figure out the best ad for your business. I've added a lot of creative sponsorship opportunities this year. Email me for details and full stats: chelseafuss(at)gmail(dot)com. Be sure to include the name of your business and your website, include "peony sale!" in the title of your email.

Happy Spring!

xo

Chelsea

Photo: Lisa Warninger. Styling by Chelsea Fuss.